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| new rims for bmw | 9/26/2008 |
Q: So i got new rims for my 335xi today and after i left the place i got on the highway and as i was ...
A: I suspect the problem is in the balancing. Most BMW's have wheel bolts instead of lug nuts. Many ...
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| 2005 dodge power wagon tires | 9/25/2008 |
Q: i have a 2005 dodge 2500 power wagon quad cab 4x4. i want to know if i can fit 315/70-r17 tires on ...
A: Darren, As for height, you should not have any problems. I have seen where some Dodges do have ...
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| Crossover/SUV tires... | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Looking to replace the OEM Hankooks on my FWD 2007 Ford Edge P235/65/17; I live in Wisconsin, & need ...
A: Freddy, I can give several reasons for not recommending Michelin. My biggest complaint with ...
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| Geo Metro Rims/Tires | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a '93 Metro (the three door with a 5 speed) and it came with 12" rims and 155R12 tires, this ...
A: Cotton, The rims will not interchange. In '93 the Metro was by Geo although it's a Chevrolet ...
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| New Tires for 4Runner | 9/24/2008 |
Q: The tread is almost gone on my Stampede AT's that I've had to put up with for 30,000 miles. What's a ...
A: Juliet, I must remind you that your tires must be rotated every 3,500-5,000 miles regardless of ...
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| 2 wheel vs 4 wheel alignment | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I'm going to be replacing the OE tires on my 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo LT (3.9L) soon, and I was ...
A: Mark, A good rule of thumb is to have your vehicles alignment checked and adjusted if necessary ...
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| Crossover/SUV tires... | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Looking to replace the OEM Hankooks on my FWD 2007 Ford Edge P235/65/17; I live in Wisconsin, & need ...
A: Freddy, From the choices you gave me I would select either the Goodyear or the Cooper. The ...
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| tire quality | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have been experiencing wobble in my car for a number of months. I had new tires put on 10 months ...
A: Joanne, First, let's define "wobble". Are you feeling this "wobble" in your steering wheel and ...
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| Ford f-350 conversion form DRW to SRW | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a source, size, make, for tires and wheels to convert a F-350 DRW 4x4 to a single ...
A: George, I know about the conversions to Super-Singles on the 18 wheelers. However, I am not ...
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| MAX TIRE SIZE ON STOCK DURANGO | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 2001 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 4.7L AUTO TRANSMISSION WITH RUNNING BOARDS, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ...
A: Tony, Dodges in themselves are tricky to up size on when you add running boards it complicates it ...
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| Kia | 9/19/2008 |
Q: What tire to you recommend for 73 Nova? I want something big and good for burn outs.
A: Bob, I will assume that you want to replace the rear tires only. The sizes that I will recommend ...
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| Continental Tires | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Does you have any knowledge or information on recalls to Continental Contitrac SUV tires? The ...
A: Erik, I am not aware of recalls on this tire. I have sold this tire before and it is not a good ...
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| Mazda 6 Tires | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am looking at replacing all four tires on my 2006 Mazda 6 Sport GT. Right now I have Pirelli ...
A: Michelle, The Kumho ASX is one of Kumho's newer products. Kumho has been building high quality, ...
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| tire wear / cupping | 9/17/2008 |
Q: my 07 dodge caliber w/ dunlop sp50's (reg FWD not AWD) has developed cupping or feathering,on all 4 ...
A: Greg, Step Wear or cupping can be caused many things, worn struts, out-of-balance, under ...
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| Mazda 323 Tire Sizes | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I need new tires for a 1989 Mazda 323 hatchback. The car is only a 4 speed, and it really needs a 5 ...
A: James, I see no problem with the use of the 155/80R13. It is a taller tire and I guess you've ...
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| alignment and... | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 Safary van with only 35,000 miles on it and all 4 tires lost much of the thread on ...
A: Gabe, Without seeing the tires it's hard to say exactly what the cause of the wear is. But, from ...
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| Tire/wheel size | 9/15/2008 |
Q: On my wifes 2006 Toyota XLE 2WD minivan we have P225/60R17 Yokohama all-season (3-season!) tires and ...
A: Dave, I don't see any problem with a 16" rim. You will need to assure that the overall diameter ...
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| Question | 9/13/2008 |
Q: What do you recommend for a 2006 Pon. Grand Prix GT?
A: Tangier, I recommend a Toyo Versado LX, Bridgestone Turanza Serenity or Cooper CS4. All 3 are ...
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| Chevy C10 | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a Chevy C-10 2wd, 1986. What tire size will fit and what is the best brand?
A: Clif, The OE sizes for your truck are P225//75R15 and P235/75R15. I would opt for the ...
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| Tires on a Used Car. Are they good? | 9/13/2008 |
Q: In the past year I purchased two used cars 1995 Mercedes E420 with four matched Goodyear Assurance ...
A: Bill, The first thing to look at would be the DOT, this is a 10 -12 digit letter, number or a ...
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| defective china mfg R V tires | 9/10/2008 |
Q: myself and some friends are fulltime RVer's, and we own almost identical '07 upscale 35' 5th ...
A: Thomas, That was a wise choice refusing their offer. For the most part the tires that are built ...
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| 1999 Ford Ranger tires | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Ranger 4wd with stock suspension, that has not been altered. It has 245/75R16 tires. I ...
A: Del. I'm afraid you have VERY limited choices if you want to maintain the same height tire. ...
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| defective china mfg R V tires | 9/9/2008 |
Q: myself and some friends are fulltime RVer's, and we own almost identical '07 upscale 35' 5th ...
A: Thomas, The DOT the you sent indicates the tire was indeed produced in China during the 22nd week ...
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| dry rot on tires | 9/8/2008 |
Q: we have a 2002 bmw z3 that is stored during the winter mos. we live in pennsylvania. the area ...
A: Jeanne, The first issue here is the age of the tires, from the data you furnished me, you have ...
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| defective china mfg R V tires | 9/8/2008 |
Q: myself and some friends are fulltime RVer's, and we own almost identical '07 upscale 35' 5th ...
A: Thomas, The picture you sent me could be from underinflation or indeed be from liner separation. ...
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| tire date of manuf. | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I read your answer as to number codes, what about letter codes? My goodyear forturas have 4DHR. ...
A: Vernon, If these numbers are in the DOT code they are plant codes. If they are molded in the ...
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| Date code on tires | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have two codes that need to be deciphered,. C58R B93V Any help would be appreciated. Thx, ...
A: Thomas, The C58R is the name of the tire given by the manufacturer such as a Goodyear "Eagle". ...
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| Load Boss Tires on our 2006 RV | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Who makes this tire and who do we contact with our concerns and desire for customer satisfaction. We ...
A: James, This question is better answered by Barry Smith as I believe he has the books that ...
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| Tire codes | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I just watched the ABC special about dates on tires and how to decipher which year tires were made. ...
A: Jennifer, Some makers DO NOT put the date codes on both sides of the tire most often when the ...
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| tire sizes | 8/28/2008 |
Q: ok i have a 1998 eclipse gs..i want to put 17" wheels on it but many of the those wheels will only ...
A: Tyler, The 17" replacement size for your car is P205/45R17. This size tire can be installed on ...
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| Finding the right tire to match | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a '98 Audi A-4 and recently got a flat on one of the tires beyond repair. The gentleman at ...
A: Jared, The Bridgestone Turanza LSH has indeed been dis-continued, why I'll never understand this ...
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| T rated v/s V rated | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have an Honda Accord EX sedan (6 cyl). My car has a mileage of 84,000 miles. I have been ...
A: Tanvi, I believe you are asking me which speed rating is better suited for your vehicle. If this ...
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| tires/wheel sizes for a 1995 325i BMW | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Will 235/60-r16 tires and rims fit on a 1995 325i BMW? What other tire/rim size combination will ...
A: Becky, A P235/60R16 is much too large in diameter for your vehicle. The OE tire size for your car ...
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| Directional tire mounting | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have a set of Kumho Ecsta ZR rated directional tires on my 2003 Mustang GT. The tread on the ...
A: Trey, If the words "MOUNT THIS SIDE OUT" OR "MOUNT THIS SIDE IN" not molded into the sidewall ...
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| tires | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My son gave me a 2002 chev. Blazer 4wd he put new kelly navigator gold tires on it but the tread is ...
A: Betty, The roads in Florida are very abrasive due to the high content of shell that is mixed with ...
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| tire noise | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I had 4 new Firestone tires put on my Mit. Endeavor and the road noise is terrible. The faster you ...
A: Lisa, I have sold this product on many occasions for use on trucks and SUV's and I have not ...
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| tires | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My son gave me a 2002 chev. Blazer 4wd he put new kelly navigator gold tires on it but the tread is ...
A: Betty, As for possible premature wear I will ask, as will the dealer, if the tires have been ...
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| tire noise | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I had 4 new Firestone tires put on my Mit. Endeavor and the road noise is terrible. The faster you ...
A: Lisa, What type of Firestone tire was installed ? As for the squeak I will not speculate you ...
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| dry rot | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Bot new 11/26/2005 4 yokohama geolander hts p215/70r-16 tires...tire have 30k miles...maintenance ...
A: Glenn, The factor here is not the mileage on the tires but, the age and element exposure of the ...
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| tires | 8/18/2008 |
Q: We bought Goodyear Viva 2 tires for our 2005 Kia Sedona minivan at Walmart about 18 months ago. ...
A: Scott, Wow, where to start here. If you take anything from my response please note that buying ...
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| Tire Replacement | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a nail in the sidewall of one tire in my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4. The tires are 1/2 worn. ...
A: Michael, Replacing one tire shouldn't cause any problems. I would have the new tire installed on ...
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| tires date | 8/16/2008 |
Q: How do you determine the date a tire was made? where is it stamped on the tire? thanks
A: James, Every tire sold in the US has a DOT code generally molded into the tire around the bead ...
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| hot weather tires | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I live in Miami year round now for a few years and am noticing that my tires are wearing down very ...
A: Carmelo, Yes, both the heat and the type of materials that Florida uses in it's asphalt do hasten ...
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| tire sizes | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 dodge ram 1500 SLT 5.7 L Hemi 4x4. Right now everything is stock but i will be puting ...
A: Dave, I wouldn't see any troubles with the use of either of these sizes. Keep in mind though ...
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| tire age | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I am a sales rep for Toyota. Today I sold a preowned truck it is a 2007 with 3252 miles on it. later ...
A: Craig, As for a hard and fast rule about tire life while warehoused the jury is still out on that. ...
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| 90 GMC C1500 | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a question about wheel and tire size. I have a stock 1990 GMC C1500 2WD truck. It has the ...
A: Jason, For your stock rims the largest 15" tire you can use is going to be P255/70R15. However, ...
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| Tires for 99 mercury cougar | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My son wants to bid on rims/tires for his car. The rims are 4x108. The tires are falken 205/40zR17 ...
A: Jan, LOL...16 going on 30 huh. The bolt pattern is correct (4 x 108mm). Your concern is going ...
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| Tire Sidewall Crack | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I currently own a 2006 Camry XLE V6. It's only been a little over 2.5 years but all 4 tires are ...
A: Kevin, Without physically seeing the tires it's hard to identify exactly what the issue may be. ...
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| RV tires | 8/8/2008 |
Q: What brand tire would you recommend for a 28 1/2 ft 5th wheel. I am looking for 225-75R15 E-Range ...
A: Bill, I will be happy to make some brand recommendations. 1. Goodyear Marathon - Darn good ...
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| Jeep tires | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My son has a 92 Jeep Cherokee with 225/75R/15 tires on it and I want to put 235/75R/15 tires on it. ...
A: Thom, You shouldn't have any problems. The tire that you want to use is appx. 1/2" taller and ...
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| tire presure | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I own a 2004 Suburban LT. The sticker on the driver's side calls for tire presure set at 32. On the ...
A: Pedro, I'll need answers to a few questions first. It sounds as though the proper tires are not ...
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| Tire size for Dodge Neon | 7/29/2008 |
Q: The standard tire size is 185/65/14 for my Neon. I have been offered new Goodyear Weather Handler ...
A: Matt, As long as the tire clears in the front you shouldn't have a problem using the 75 series ...
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| Tire Warrantees vs Brand | 7/28/2008 |
Q: How can I obtain information on the "Mission" brand RV tire? We have traveled about 15,000 miles ...
A: John, This appears to be an OE tire installed by the RV manufacture. It is a "China" built ...
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| tire plus sizing for an 04 dodge ram | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I own an 04 dodge ram Quad cab 2x4 with stock 275/60R R20 tires and rims. I'd like to plus up the ...
A: Carlos, I will have to know the width of your rims in order to answer the first part of the ...
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| mounting white lettered tires inside out. | 7/27/2008 |
Q: i was told i cant mount my BF goodrich 285 75r 16 long trail radials with the white letters not ...
A: Mark, This means that the tread design is such that the water channeling ability would be greatly ...
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| mounting white lettered tires inside out. | 7/27/2008 |
Q: i was told i cant mount my BF goodrich 285 75r 16 long trail radials with the white letters not ...
A: Mark, Unless these tires have the words "Inside" or "Outside" molded on the sidewall then there ...
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| Tire Size Computability | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to buy new tires for my car (2001 A4 1.8 T w/sport package). When I enter the model ...
A: Sam, If the car was purchased used it is not uncommon for a dealer to opt for a less expensive ...
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| AWD and replacing only 1 tire | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a Mercury Milan 2007 AWD. It has Michelin HX MXM4 P225/50R17. The Tread life is 6/32nds. with ...
A: Rob, It's not surprising that the Michelins have that much wear in only 24K miles. You have two ...
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| tire size | 7/26/2008 |
Q: on 2001 F-150 can I install LT225/75R16. Now has P255/70R16
A: Steve, As far as overall diameter goes you shouldn't have any problems using the LT225/75R16. ...
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| DOT | 7/25/2008 |
Q: If I were to purchase new tires today, what would the DOT read? ANSWER: Heather, A DOT number ...
A: Heather, No, the tires that even Factory stores stock are not going to be "Factory Fresh" due to ...
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| S70 Volvo 1998 | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Michelin specifies that the tire for this car is a MXV4 Primacy 195-60-R15 88V or H. Can I install ...
A: Greg, The Energy MXV4 in a H rating should perform satisfactorily on your vehicle without ...
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| DOT | 7/25/2008 |
Q: If I were to purchase new tires today, what would the DOT read?
A: Heather, A DOT number has many letters that mean different things. If your concern is current ...
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| What size tires can fit | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I need to know what size tires i can put on my 99 old cutlass can i put a size 205 65 15 please let ...
A: Sophia, Look on tire placard in the driver's door jam and find out what came on the car. I will ...
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| Can I put a different type tires on my minivan? | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan with only about 20k miles. It came with Michelin 235-65-16 ...
A: Robert, If the repairs are within 3" of each other then I agree that the tire should be replaced. ...
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| V-rated Tires on Camry | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am looking at a 4 cylinder 2009 Camry LE. They come with V-rated tires. Why would a car like ...
A: Bruce, No, the speed rating of a tire doesn't effect it's weather handling characteristics. The ...
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| V-rated Tires on Camry | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am looking at a 4 cylinder 2009 Camry LE. They come with V-rated tires. Why would a car like ...
A: Bruce, Unfortunately, I know what you are talking about. This may help though, check your tire ...
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| Fifth wheel trailer tires | 7/23/2008 |
Q: 2008 Forest River Wildwood 336QBDS experienced a tread separation, wrecked the skirting, the ...
A: Lolita, I am not a fan of the Carlisle trailer tires. I have had some not so favorable ...
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| V-rated Tires on Camry | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am looking at a 4 cylinder 2009 Camry LE. They come with V-rated tires. Why would a car like ...
A: Bruce, Companies often install V rated tires in order to enhance initial ride and performance of ...
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| MISS MATCH TIRES | 7/21/2008 |
Q: TWO DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES INSTALLED ON MY TRUCK FORD F250 WANTED (4 )305-70-16 INSTEAD GOT! ...
A: Jim, The only real difference in the tires is the tread width. The overall height of the tires is ...
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| tire upgrade on stock rim | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Ford F150 4WD with stock wheels and tires(LT 235 75 15) I would like to put 285's on ...
A: Cameron, You are experiencing a dilemma that many of my customers and me faced. There are few ...
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| Tire wear on the inside front only | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Why would my motorhome tires wear out completely only on the front two tires on the inside? Thanks
A: Heidi, There are several possible reasons for this type of tire wear. 1. The motorhome front ...
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| Wranglers | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I was recently given (4) lightly used Goodyear Wrangler Pro Grade Silent Armour tires. Size is 245 ...
A: Joe, This is a question that will be better answered by your tire dealer. A P245/75R16 is a ...
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| 16" tires to fit 1998 Silhouette | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 Olds Silhouette, I also have 1991 Beretta GTZ 16X7 5 spoke rims. what size tires ...
A: AJ 1. What is the original size tire for the van ? 2. Have you checked to see if the rims from the ...
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| Truck tires, PSI and rubber peeling | 7/17/2008 |
Q: This is sort of a two part question. I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4 quad cab short bed with ...
A: Caressa, 75psi is the exact psi I would recommend for the front/rear. Your vehicle will handle ...
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| tire availability | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1963 Cadillac Commercial Chassis ambulance that originally came with a 8 ply white wall ...
A: Paul, Yes the 8.90x15 was dis-continued a long time ago. As for what Kelly is or isn't still ...
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| Fix a Flat | 7/16/2008 |
Q: What is the big deal about using fix a flat and Retailers like Walmart saying they won't cover the ...
A: Randy, Per your description of the location of the damage to the tire this tire was NOT ...
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| Tire Sizing | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am planning to buy an extra set of rims and tires for the winter season. My Toyota Prius came ...
A: Ray, To my knowledge there are limited choices for 15" rims to fit your vehicle. Your dealer ...
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| Tires for my Infinity | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Good morning...could you recommend an good all around tire for my 2004 infinity g35 AWD? I'm looking ...
A: Shelly, The best tire line, in my opinion, that meet your criteria are the Toyo line of products. ...
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| Follow up on Ambulance Tires | 7/14/2008 |
Q: We have the Dodge Cummins 4500 10 lug ambulances and need different rims. What semi rims will fit on ...
A: For rims I would reccomend a Fleetpride dealer. Although I believe the issue here is tires. Bryan ...
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| Ambulance Tires | 7/13/2008 |
Q: We bought new ambulances from a company that has never sold to "rural districts". This meant for us ...
A: Bryan. I'm afraid that I can't give you a specific answer to this question. However, I believe ...
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| LT type tire on a Dodge Van | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 1994 Dodge 250 Ram Van. It is a conversion/family van and it has P235 75 15 tires on it. ...
A: Mike, Yes your Van should be equipped with LT tires or at minimum an Extra Load tire however, if ...
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| tubeless tyres v/s tube tyres | 7/11/2008 |
Q: How do tubeless tyres hold air?
A: In lay man's terms when a tubeless tire is constructed an Inner Liner is incorporated in the inside ...
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| Gas mileage | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I've just visited three stores and asked each to make tire recommendations for the tires which will ...
A: Tim, I would look into a touring, a/s season tire. As for wall thickness you or the dealer ...
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| Tire size | 7/10/2008 |
Q: What is the maximum size LT tire I can put on my 2002 F150 Supercrew with te FX4 package.... 17 in ...
A: Todd, The size choices for 17" rims are limited. However companies such as Pro Comp and Mickey ...
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| Replacing only one tire AWD vehicle | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have an 02 Tribute with the original tires used only in the summer (studs are on 7 mos of the ...
A: Four years is a general rule of thumb for the life expectancy of tire. There is not a hard & fast ...
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| Tires for 2002 Toyota Highlander | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to replace the P225-70-16 tires on my 2002 Highlander. i use the car almost exclusively ...
A: Steve, In most cases a tire designed for the SUV is the better choice. A SUV tire has more ...
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| DOT numbers | 7/6/2008 |
Q: This might sound like a dumb question, but here goes anyway. How do you read the DOT code
A: Jim, Actually this is a frequently asked question. Located after the letters DOT there are a ...
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| Replacing only one tire AWD vehicle | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have an 02 Tribute with the original tires used only in the summer (studs are on 7 mos of the ...
A: There are several issues to question here. The first is in my opinion the most important. The ...
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