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| winter tires for 2005 toyota matrix | 11/20/2009 |
Q: i have a pair of 205/55/r16 winter tires mounted on front of car, i need to put a pair on the rear, ...
A: James, The best situation is to have all four tires exactly the same, including state of wear. The ...
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| proper tire inflation | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 2007 honda civic, the NEW tires on the car are P225/50R 16 (92H). The tire spec in ...
A: Mark, As you know, on every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire ...
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| Storing Cars | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have heard that it is bad for the tires if a car is left in one spot for a long time. How long is ...
A: Sara, This is a complex issue with many facets. First, any time a vehicle sits, it is starting to ...
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| Tire specs | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I need to replace a tire on my Subaru Outback due to a nail. Because my tires are only a year old, ...
A: Brooke, As you found out. M+ S means "Mud and Snow" - an All Season. BSW means "Black Sidewall". ...
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| tire rim size compatibility | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Chev Trailblazer w P235/75R15 tire and a 5 hole rim-I need a spare-will the 5 hole ...
A: Dean, A 2000 Chevy Trailblazer has a bolt circle of 5 X 120.7mm and a 1999 Jeep Laredo has a bolt ...
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| tire inflationon BFGs | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, with original 255-65-16 Michelin tires on it. I went to a local ...
A: Jim, Let's do the math first. According to Tire Guides, a 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II came ...
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| tyre specifications | 11/17/2009 |
Q: If the tyre size is the same and the spped rating acceptable is it OK to fit a different make of ...
A: David, Local regulations vary considerably, and it is impossible for me to keep up with them. But ...
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| stratus r/t tire size | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Hey my question is about what size tire would be the smallest that I could fit on dodge stratus r/t ...
A: Frank, On every vehicle sold in the US (and I think that applies to Canada as well), there is a ...
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| replacing 650-16 tires with p225/75R16 tires | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 72 Chev stepside short wheelbase pickup that was purchased new by the GSA. It came with 16" ...
A: Bob, Unfortunately, a P225/75R16 has an allowable rim width of 6" to 7 1/2". You don't have many ...
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| Suitable tires? | 11/15/2009 |
Q: A friend has offered me free winter tires from a car he just turned in. They are practically brand ...
A: Bob, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Tire Sizes and Interchangability ........ | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a single axle utility trailer with 215/65R15 Tires on it that are in pretty ...
A: Bill, A P215/65R15 has an allowable rim width range of 6" to 7 1/2" with a load carrying capacity ...
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| h vs v tires | 11/14/2009 |
Q: i have a 2007 toyota camry LE (4 cyl). have 32K miles and was told i need new tires. getting price ...
A: Randy, The differences in performance characteristics of tires are quite wide - wider than the ...
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| 4x4 with different size tires | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I had a spare on my 93 grand cherokee laredo. I had 215/75/15 on the fronts and i had one 235/75/15 ...
A: Barry, You may have ruined your drivetrian. But just in the off chance you haven't, all 4 tires ...
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| LT235/75R15 on 1999 Suburban | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have several questions, but let me first give some background info. 3 years ago I bought a used ...
A: Michel, Let's do the math thing first: A P235/75R15 has a load carrying capacity at 32 / 41 psi ...
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| tire sizes | 11/12/2009 |
Q: We have a 1989 S10 4cyl 2wd, the research I have done says we need a 235/70/15 tire, my husband says ...
A: Inez, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Squeeking noise from tire? | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a set of Douglas tires on my Buick Century, and they have just under 17,000 miles on them. ...
A: Justin, Irregular wear is caused by misalignment and aggravated by insufficient inflation pressure ...
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| tire pressure | 11/11/2009 |
Q: what psi level should i inflate 255/85/R16 bf goodrich mud terrains tires on my 2001 chevy silverado ...
A: Ryan, My experience says that all GM trucks have a "P" or an "LT" in front of the tire size on the ...
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| tire pressure | 11/11/2009 |
Q: what psi level should i inflate 255/85/R16 bf goodrich mud terrains tires on my 2001 chevy silverado ...
A: Ryan, Here is my standard response to inflation pressure questions: ...
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| poor traction in wet conditions | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 Mazda Tribute 2wheeldrive front wheel drive. In wet conditions, when accelerate from ...
A: Doug, All I can suggest is a different brand of tire. OE tires tend to be designed with rolling ...
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| Tire cracks | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I too have a Michelin tires. I have Cross Terrain on my 2003 Acura MDX. The vehicle has about ...
A: David, This is all about risk. How much risk are you willing to subject yourself to (or subject ...
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| tires Honda CR-V | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 1998 Honda Cr-v with Michelin Harmony P205/70 R 15 95S on all four. The tires were placed ...
A: Beth, There are a number of things that make noise as you roll, and tires is just one of them. So ...
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| correct tire pressue | 11/8/2009 |
Q: i have a 2005 chevy suburban 1500 z71 with p275/55/r20 tires need to know correct psi
A: Jim, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| All Terrain Tires for a car | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Ford Taurus that has 215/60R16 tires on it and while searching for tires I noticed ...
A: Ryan, Yes, I think it would be unsafe to put that tire on a Taurus. But I don't like to use words ...
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| All Terrain Tires for a car | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Ford Taurus that has 215/60R16 tires on it and while searching for tires I noticed ...
A: Ryan, Your car is not a truck or an SUV, so tires designed for trucks and SUV's are going to be ...
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| follow up | 11/7/2009 |
Q: My big beautiful SupDut Ford truck is a shortbed and will be towing a 15,000 lb + 5th wheel trailer, ...
A: Keith, It has been a while since I looked at a Ford placard, but they always had a single size and ...
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| one new tire on an awd vehicle | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I recently got a flat and replaced one tire on my 06 Nissan Murano AWD. The other tires have ...
A: Mark, This is a question you need to ask Nissan. They should know what the tolerances are. ...
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| about tires | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Rover 414Si. Somebody is selling me four 195/50R15 its the best size for my car and ...
A: Khader, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Cupping Problem | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna LE mini van. I rotate tires every 5,000 miles. At each rotation, no ...
A: Bob, Just because a person is in a position where you would think he understands stuff, doesn't ...
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| Ford Sup Dut 250 4X4 4dr V10, torn cracks to metal between treads | 11/6/2009 |
Q: My big beautiful SupDut Ford truck is a shortbed and will be towing a 15,000 lb + 5th wheel trailer, ...
A: Keith, First, you MUST replace those tires IMMEDIATELY. They are unsafe!! But we also need to ...
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| winter tires | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Can I put 2 directional tires and 2 regular winter tires on the car as long as the directional are ...
A: Diane, It is best to have 4 of the same type of tire on your vehicle. Anything less than that is ...
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| Cupping Problem | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna LE mini van. I rotate tires every 5,000 miles. At each rotation, no ...
A: Bob, I think the vehicle engineers are smart enough to have figured out what the proper TARGET is ...
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| Cupping Problem | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna LE mini van. I rotate tires every 5,000 miles. At each rotation, no ...
A: Bob, I am of the opinion that published alignment tolerances - not the target value, but the ...
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| specifications of tyres | 11/5/2009 |
Q: What are the specifications of Tyres used for Bicycles, Bicyle Taxis & Tricycles in India ( Asian ...
A: Sridhar, I suspect you don't mean specifications (that is, each company's proprietary recipes and ...
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| tires | 10/30/2009 |
Q: definity dakota h/t p245/75sr16 how much air pressure. i just bought this tires they was all a lil ...
A: Lee, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| 2001 Bonneville SE Tires | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Bonneville SE. Somebody is selling me four 215/65R15 winter tires which are smaller ...
A: Kim, Well, it doesn't matter if we know - or not - if the rims fit the car, the load carrying ...
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| tires | 10/29/2009 |
Q: Barry, Is there a chart that gives the circumference of tires. My P>U> has 235-70-16 and I want to ...
A: Bob, There are any charts like that, but there is a calculator that will help you: ...
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| Tyres/Alloys | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My Zen (2003 model) tyres need to replaced. They are the original tubed tyres. I intend to go for ...
A: Vinod, I am not sure you have figured this out, but the wheels is what is the limitation for tube / ...
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| Snow tires on 2WD adequate ? | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Barry... Okay...here goes...hope it makes sense. We are considering purchasing a used 4x4 Kia ...
A: Melanie, No matter if you have FWD, RWD, AWD, or 4X4, all 4 tires should be winter tires. Even the ...
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| directional tires | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Are directional tires recommended for Minnesota winter driving?
A: Lynn, WINTER tires are recommended for Minnesota winter driving. It makes only a minor amount of ...
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| Studded tires on AWD | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Is it recommended to use studded tires on AWD vehicles? I have an 09 Audi Quattro and I am trying ...
A: Danny, Studs are recommended when the roads are frequently icy. I don't think AWD changes this ...
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| Tires | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I am buying two new tires and have a 2004 Acura TSX - not sure if its all wheel drive or front ...
A: Peggy, There's no problem until you lose grip. If you lose grip in the front, when you slow down ...
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| Substituting Tire Sizes | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport wears P245/55R19 tires, which have proven difficult to locate. Is ...
A: Mitch, 255/50R19 265/50R19 Here's a calculator to see how far off your odometer would be: ...
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| Tire guide | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 E430. Live in hilly area. This car eats tires maybe 12000 miles a year and need new ...
A: Tim, The real problem is the hills. Most tire wear occurs in cornering - and you do a lot of it. ...
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| P-rated A/T tires | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Is there anything different about a P-rated all-terrain tire other than the tread? I ask, ...
A: Jeff, You are right. There is hardly any difference between all season and all terrain tires ...
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| Tire Balancing | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My son was involved in an incident where he changed lanes on the interstate and the driver in the ...
A: John, In the aftermath of an accident, balancing is probably just a check to make sure nothing is ...
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| rim failure | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have a extened cab 02 tacoma sr5 and went from 265/70r16 4 ply to a lt245/75r16 10 ply tire. I ...
A: Dru, I am not a fan of replacing P metrics with LT metrics. While I have heard lots of folks extol ...
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| question about tire sizes inlcuding PLYs | 10/23/2009 |
Q: What is the main difference between a 10ply and 12ply tire? I am trying to purchase tires for a 1990 ...
A: Jesse, The difference is that a 12 PLY RATED - also known as Load Range F - is capable of handling ...
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| P Metric vs LT | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have an '05 Nissan Titan. (P285/70 R17). OEM tires where BFG Rugged Trail TA's and lasted 32k ...
A: Eric, I am not a fan of replacing P metrics with LT metrics. While I have heard lots of folks ...
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| Replacing BMW Tires 220/55 | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have an 1985, 735i BMW which has 220/55 tires on them. Any idea if I could change our my rims ...
A: Robert, You have the dreaded TRX problem. According to Tire Guides, other 735i's came with ...
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| Tires LT265 can I use 4 new tires LT245 | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 Ford Econoline van and it now has LT265 tires, I was going to change it to 4 new ...
A: Teresa, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| storage the installed tires | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Hi.I would like to know,if a car has been stored in roofed parking for two years without any ...
A: Mohammadreza, Tires tend to flat spot over time - and the hotter they get, the more likely it is ...
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| Proper Tire Size | 10/17/2009 |
Q: My wife just discovered that she has 185 -14's in the front and 195 -14's in the rear on her 2002 ...
A: Damon, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Difference in Tires | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have a trailer with st205/75d14 tires on it. I am trying to get a spare for it. I found a spare ...
A: Josh, D is "Diagonal" - which means "Bias" and R is Radial. That would be OK for a spare, but I ...
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| Snows on front - Summer on back | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I've read a lot of your answers and you do indeed seem like an expert, so I thought I would ask you ...
A: Pete, Mixing Run Flats and non-runflats is not a good idea. The best situation is where all 4 ...
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| Recommended Tire Pressure for 528i | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Could you please let me know the recommended tire pressure for BMW528i (2008 model). My TPM is ...
A: Manoj, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Tire Noise Toyota Sienna | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna van. Had replaced old tires two at a time, first two front then moved ...
A: Kevin, What you probably have is irregular wear, which is caused by misalignment and aggravted by ...
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| Tire Noise Toyota Sienna | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna van. Had replaced old tires two at a time, first two front then moved ...
A: Kevin, Where do you think the noise is coming from - front or rear? I would suggest after you make ...
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| upgrading to LT from p-metric | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 Ford Expedition with P265/70/17 on it now. We just purchased a 6,000 lb travel ...
A: Andy, An XL (Extra Load) tire is identical to a SL (Standard Load) tire, except that the XL is ...
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| tire size | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i have a 98 dodge ram sst i have 275/60r17 on it and want to put a skinnier tire on it but dont know ...
A: Jon, You already have the skinniest tire on the vehicle that will handle the load. Any change will ...
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| Replacing Tires at 33k? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I own a 2007 Pontiac Torrent with Bridgestone P235/65R16 all season tires. Last week, I had the ...
A: Karen The tires that come on the vehicle from the vehicle assembly plant, have to meet the vehicle ...
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| care and life of a tire | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I recently received a set of Goodyear Supercar F1 EMT's with a production date of 0906.....I realize ...
A: Rick, The proper way to store tires is in a plastic bag filled with nitrogen, in a cool, dry, dark ...
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| Old tires | 10/15/2009 |
Q: We bought an 1994 Four winds motor home recently. (25,9600 actual miles) The tire tread looks very ...
A: James, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ...
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| upgrading to LT from p-metric | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 Ford Expedition with P265/70/17 on it now. We just purchased a 6,000 lb travel ...
A: Andy, If you are towing within the limitations of the vehicle, then the tire size and pressure as ...
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| sidewall plys | 10/14/2009 |
Q: what is the minimum ply of a passanger tire sidewall
A: James, You may not believe this, but the answer is none! Plies are an aid to minimizing the cost ...
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| F150 wheel size | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 F-150 4x4 supercrew short cab with a 5.4 V8. Currently, I have LT285/70/R17 tires on, ...
A: Ryan, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| tire wear vs. warranty | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Barry, My wife's vehicle has Goodyear all season tires with almost 40,000 miles on them. The tire ...
A: Tire wear warranties are based on the tire wearing down to 2/32nds of an inch - which is the legal ...
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| Age life of tires | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My wife has a 2001 VW Cabrio. When not in use, it is parked in the garage - not exposed to a lot of ...
A: Ron, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ...
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| tires | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I am considering purchasing 10 ply LT245 75R16 tires for my Chevy Silverado pickup. They are on ...
A: Ron, "10 ply" refers to an old way of expressing the load carrying capacity of a tire. In the old ...
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| Winter Tires | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have a set of four P265/70/15 Toyo A/T Open Country winter tires that have only seen 1 winter's ...
A: Chris, The tires are coming up on 6 years old. While i believe they will be OK, others may take ...
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| tire pressure | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500hd and just recently changed tires from the original 245 75r ...
A: Robert, First step is to check to make sure the letters "LT" are in front of the new tire size. If ...
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| tire sizes | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 2007 Cadillac SRX with Sport pkg. There are two sizes of tires on it. Front 235/60R18; rear ...
A: Ron, Installing the 255/55R18's on the front doesn't sound like a good idea. Since they are wider, ...
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| Flatspotting on Run-flat tires | 10/9/2009 |
Q: Will the Goodyear Eagle F1 Extended Mobility Tire, generally called a run-flat tire, flatspot if ...
A: Glen, Will the Goodyear Eagle F1 Extended Mobility Tire, generally called a run-flat tire, flatspot ...
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| new tires+balance+alignment | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I am purchasing 4 new tires from the BMW dealer to replace the tires on my 2007 BMW328xi. Mounting ...
A: Priscilla, Is it necessary? No. Is it advised? Yes, particularly with a BMW. BMW's are noted ...
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| V vs H rated tires | 10/8/2009 |
Q: If my 2007 Toyota Avalon recommends a "V" tire what is the issue if I put "H" tires on the car?
A: Terry, There are 2 issues: 1) The higher the speed rating the safer the tire. In order to get a ...
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| Wheel width vs tire width, ideals and extremes | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a two-part question about correct wheel width size and tire width size. One concerns ...
A: Dave, The allowable rim width range for a 195/40R16 is 6 1/2" to 7 1/2". You want to be within ...
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| OEM vs Winter Tire Sizing Difference | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I'm from Toronto, Canada and just trying to prepare myself for winter driving. I currently own a ...
A: Fred, 1. So even though the rim dimension is smaller (going from 16" to 15"), since the diameter ...
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| OEM vs Winter Tire Sizing Difference | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I'm from Toronto, Canada and just trying to prepare myself for winter driving. I currently own a ...
A: Fred, 1. Is this an issue? Maybe. I have heard of situations where significant changes in tire ...
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| Fitting Tires to Rims | 10/6/2009 |
Q: //www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/1/TiresRims/RimsWinter/PRDOVR~0096143P/13-in.+Multi-fit+Stee ...
A: Michael, Unfortunately, Canadian Tire didn't do a very good job of explaining tire sizing, Load ...
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| Ford Ranger Tire OEM | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I own a 1986 Ford Ranger. It has been fitted with late '80's Ford Probe wheels. These are original ...
A: Rick, I am not sure about this, but I don't think Probe wheels fit properly on a Ranger. I think ...
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| Allegro 21 motorhome tires | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I need to know the proper tire size for a 1989 Allegro 21 mini motorhome. I purchased the vehicle ...
A: Ferdie, On every light vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire ...
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| Effects by changing tire/ rim size | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a Toyota Corolla '06. I want to change its tires and rim from 175/70/R14 to 195/65/R15. ...
A: Ali, Assuming you keep the same overall diameter, a larger rim diameter shortens the sidewall ...
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| Correct tire pressure | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My wife recently replaced the tires on her '06 Mazda 3 hatchback. The old tires were 205/50/17. The ...
A: Jim, When I look up the load carrying capacity of the 205/50R17's and compare that to the ...
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| extra load tires | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Greetings gentlemen, I am a midwestern funeral home owner that is trying to find a correct spec ...
A: Bruce, This is a "rock and a hard place" kind of question - there just aren't good answers here. ...
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| Arizona Tires | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Are tires made differently for the climate in Arizona? I was told that there are tires that are more ...
A: Aimee, This is kind of a difficult question for a number of reasons. 1) There are tires that do ...
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| heel and toe wear | 10/1/2009 |
Q: what is heel and toe wear of tyre and what is the root cause of it.
A: Sachin, Heel and toe wear is where the leading edge of a tread element is rounded due to the way it ...
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| 2003 F150 tire size question | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I currently have P235/70/R16 tires on my truck, but its time for new ones. The tag on my truck also ...
A: Pete, Because I don't know how big the fenderwells are and what possible limitations there might be ...
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| Tire size safety | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I am wondering what differences I can expect from replacing my 245/75/R16 tires with 265/75/R16 ...
A: Arran, There are a couple of safety concerns: According to Tire Guides, a 1992 Suburban K1500 ...
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| 2003 F150 tire size question | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I currently have P235/70/R16 tires on my truck, but its time for new ones. The tag on my truck also ...
A: Pete, I do not recommend replacing LT metric tires with P metric tires - and vice versa. In this ...
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| Load range | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Should I use a SL load general grabber P235/70R/16 tire on a 2004 Ford Explorer?
A: Randy, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| tire size replacement | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 ford explorer. I need to change the rear tires. Since it's about to go, I don't want ...
A: Cory, P255/70R16's are one of the most tire sizes for pickup and SUV's. If you are having trouble ...
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| P vs LT245/75/R16 | 9/27/2009 |
Q: What is the difference. I ordered Michelin LT245/75/R16 LTX A/T2 as that was on my 4x4 Suburban ...
A: Debbie, I do not recommend switching between P metric and LT metric. You have the worst case: Find ...
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| changing tire sizes | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I read a response about changing from a p225/50 r 16 to a 205/55 r 16. you didn't recommend. what ...
A: Kevin, I'm sorry but I misread your question and thought you were going from 225/50R16 to 205/55R16 ...
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| LT vs P on Silverado with a Fisher Plow | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 05 Silverado 1500 crew cab 4x4 and run a 7-1/2' plow. I find that my P265/70/17 have to ...
A: Jim, I think there is something else going on, that you are misinterpreting as sidewall roll. I ...
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| Tire upgrade pressure. | 9/25/2009 |
Q: '03 Suburban 4X4. Upgraded tires from 265-70-16 to 285/70-17 To gain height and maybe help low ...
A: Jack, According to Tire Guides, there were several versions of 2003 Chevy Suburbans and one of them ...
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| wrong size tyres | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have a mercedes 240 c sport the original tyres are 205/60/91v last year quick fit gave me ...
A: Rafat, According to Tire Guides, Mercedes C240's came with 205/55R16's, so I don't think this is a ...
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| tires | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Barry, I am a fleet manager of a trucking company. My trucks are maxed out at weight always, 80,000 ...
A: Ruble, No - and I think it is obvious - new tires are always better than retreads. If by patches, ...
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| Life of tires | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Why does your "expert" state that it does not really matter how old tires are? This is patently ...
A: John, A couple of thoughts: First, I agree with you. Second, the "experts" at this web site are ...
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| Honda odesey tires | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My son in law has 2003 honda odessy, had tire blowout, dealer said it takes special tool to get tire ...
A: Mike, From the sounds of it, Your SIL has the Michelin PAX tires and wheels - and, indeed, they ...
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| Camper Tires | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Why do most campers come with bias tires? Why is there not as many manufactures for them anymore? ...
A: Chris, You asked: Why do most campers come with bias tires? My answer: Because they are ...
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| tires | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me if club tires that sell Michellon for ex are the same tires as the tires that are ...
A: Ronnie, May be, may be not. The arrangements between a tire manufacturer and the retail outlet are ...
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| tire pressure | 9/21/2009 |
Q: What should the tire pressure be on Firestone Wilderness P265/70R16 mounted on a '91 Chev K-1500 ...
A: Frank, According to Tire Guides, a 1991 Chevy K1500 originally came with 1) LT225/75R16's mounted ...
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| Radial tire construction | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Towing my 1969 military 8x8 truck from Oklahoma to Virginia one of the tires blew, losing its tread. ...
A: Bjorn, The edges of the belt are cut - not folded over. Steel wire doesn't respond well to folding ...
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| Radial tire construction | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Towing my 1969 military 8x8 truck from Oklahoma to Virginia one of the tires blew, losing its tread. ...
A: Bjorn, The belts on radial tires always have gone at about 15° from the circumferential direction - ...
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| tires | 9/19/2009 |
Q: i went from a 205 75/r15 to a 215 70/r15 on my s10 blazer. should that affect my gas mileage? the ...
A: Mike, The tire is a different size, so it is physically wider and a little smaller in diameter, but ...
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| Tire Load Index | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I am looking to buy tires for my '08 Honda Accord sedan - 4 cylinder. The load range for my vehicle ...
A: Tony, If you are buying tires of the same size, then this type of change - Standard Load to Extra ...
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| directional tires | 9/19/2009 |
Q: Can having 2 directional tires that were on back rotated and put on the wrong way in the front then ...
A: Amanda, You asked: Can having 2 directional tires that were on back rotated and put on the wrong ...
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| LT tires | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Hope your vacation was relaxing. (Then you come back to this!) Bunch of questions, sorry. But they ...
A: Jeff, -----Hope your vacation was relaxing.------ I was actually taking care of my father who had ...
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| sidewalls | 9/3/2009 |
Q: If all radials have a network of bead-to-bead steel cords, why do sidewalls claim 1 or 2 "poly" ...
A: Bill, I am a little confused and a little concerned. On the one side, you say you wear the 97-98 ...
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| sidewalls | 9/3/2009 |
Q: If all radials have a network of bead-to-bead steel cords, why do sidewalls claim 1 or 2 "poly" ...
A: Bill, The polyester plies are what goes bead to bead, not the steel belts. Secondly, the term ply ...
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| Pressure for Kumho Tire on EuroVan Camper | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the recommended tire pressures for my 2001 VW EuroVan Camper (Winnebago ...
A: William, Are you sure the tire placard says 225/60R16 102H at 49? My book (Tire Guides) says the ...
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| Flat prevention? | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I drive a 03 Jetta TDI for commuting, but I also live in a rural area down a dirt/sand/gravel county ...
A: Darin, No, Michelin does not use a cross ply - meaning a bias ply tire - and no, they do not 100% ...
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| Pulling to the left | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I own a used 2006 Subaru Imprezza Wagon and it's pulling to the left. I've taken it to align 3 times ...
A: Lara, I don't know what he may mean by "cutting". Perhaps he said "cupping" - and that is caused ...
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| Feathering of front tires | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Mazda B-3000 "Dual Sport" truck. 6 months ago, the front tires were feathering, and ...
A: Earl, Did you replace the tires when did all this work? If not , then you may have fixed the ...
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| Tire pressure | 8/30/2009 |
Q: what is the right pressure for 215/70 16R goodyear wrangers on a 2005 toyota highlander 4x4. Need to ...
A: Adam, The 215/70R16's are smaller in load carrying capacity than the original 225/70R16's that ...
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| tire inflation | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I drive a 2008 Ford F150 4x4 super crew cab. Where I live we drive with the tire pressure at @36 per ...
A: Steven, I need a little more information. On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – ...
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| tire conversion | 8/29/2009 |
Q: sir, i have a set of tires sizes hr78-14 what is the tire size in modern sizes. thank you ...
A: John, An HR78-14 deciphers this way: H - 1775# at 32 psi. 78 = aspect ratio 14 = rim diameter ...
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| Tire size vs. safety | 8/29/2009 |
Q: Barry, Are there any safety issues to consider if I replace a set of LT 265/75 R16 Tires with ...
A: Dan, Perhaps. I looked up a 2003 GMC Sierra K2500 and I don't see that it originally came witn ...
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| Sustituting H for V tires on Honda SI | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I saw your response to the other person about this and want to check with you for my car. My 2003 ...
A: Richard, First you have to understand that I don't like the words "Safe" and "Unsafe" - too black ...
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| do tires degrade with time? | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I am looking at buying original OEM tires for My 1995 corvette ZR-1. The tires are 15yrs old. The ...
A: Mike, Yes, tires degrade over time, and I would not recommend using these tires for anything other ...
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| New tire not really new | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a set of new tires. After they were mounted and balanced, I noticed that three ...
A: Kenneth, I recommend you follow the standard recommendations about tire maintenance - check ...
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| load capacity...is E a must? | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 96 2500 Suburban that we use for towing a toy hauler about 8-10 times a year. Other than ...
A: John, First let's get some more facts. On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – ...
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| tire size | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My isuzu rodeo currently has 245/70/16 size tires on it A buddy of mine has a set of 245/75/16 ...
A: Bill, In theory, the 245/75R16 is slightly taller by about an 1", however, some tire manufacturers ...
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| 15 | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Barry, I have a 265/75R15 on a 15" x 8" wheel currently on my Ranger(4x4) I would like to go to ...
A: Matt, Please check your vehicle placard because what I am about to write is dependent on this being ...
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| 15" x 8" wheel witch tire? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Barry, I have a 265/75R15 on a 15" x 8" wheel currently on my Ranger(4x4) I would like to go to ...
A: Matt, This gets a little complex, so please hang with me while I explain a few things. On every ...
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| Ford Taurus 2008 | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 2008 F -Taurus ( 4 weeks) I took it in for my first oil change and tire ...
A: Eric, First I am not a lawyer and this touches on issues that are best answered by one. However, I ...
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| One tire worn - told to replace all 4 | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD with 35K miles. One tire has worn significantly on the inner ...
A: Diane, Simple answer: It is good policy to have tires of the same size / make / model / state of ...
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| inflation pressure vs load tables for Goodyear Wrangler MT/R LT 245/75 R16 load range E tires | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I am looking for inflation table for the subject tire. I have been unable to find on Goodyear ...
A: Chuck, Here's a link to Goodyear's load table for truck tires. The particular load table you are ...
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| Tires on my jimmy | 8/25/2009 |
Q: i have a 1998 gmc jimmy and its currently got 235/75/15's on it. do you know if i could use ...
A: Jeremiah, If you mean will they fit on the current rims? - no! 16" tires do not fit on 15" rims. ...
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| whats the diference | 8/25/2009 |
Q: what the difference than: tire 91V or 91H regards, Jose
A: Jose, The letters indicate the speed rating. That is the maximum speed the tires is capable of ...
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| Mismatched aspect ratio on tires | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Barry - I replaced my aging '01 Mazda Protege with a '04 Toyota Corolla. Last winter, I purchased ...
A: Ed, There is something wrong in the tire sizes you gave me. According to Tire Guides a 2001 Mazda ...
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| LAST MFG. DATE OF EAGLE GA 225/60/R16 TIRE | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I HAVE THE SUBJECT TIRE ON THE LEFT FRONT OF MY 1999 LEXUS. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS THE SAME ...
A: Leo, You are right to be concerned about the age of your tires. Recent bulletins from the tire ...
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| Two different sizes 2 sets | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I purchased a used 94 olds 88 Royale and it has 2 different sets 250/70r15 and 250/65r15 I believe ...
A: George, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Tire and rim size | 8/23/2009 |
Q: Have a 200 Chevrolet Chevy Van 20. Current tires are P245/75 R16. Can I replace with P265/75 R16. ...
A: Ari, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| trailer tires seem low | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased 2 new Carlisle Radial Trail ST205/75R14 tires for my single axle 19' boat ...
A: Stace, Trailer tires are allowed to have more deflection - and pretty much this is all controlled ...
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| New tire not really new | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a set of new tires. After they were mounted and balanced, I noticed that three ...
A: Kenneth, This is not a concern. Tires can be considered to be "new" for up to 3 years with no ...
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| Tire load ratings | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have a Jeep Wrangler 4-Door and recently purchased some all terrain tires. I noticed before they ...
A: Randy, The load carrying capacity of LT tires is partially indicated by the size and partially ...
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| E load range | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me on Michelin tires for 10 ply what is the difference between load range E on new ...
A: Alan, Load Range is about load carrying capacity. Load Ranges only come in letters starting with ...
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| Rim and Tire size for car | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1998 Honda Civic Ex, and one of my rims just cracked. Before even trying to look, how would ...
A: Chai, Tire Rack has a database you can access that will tell you the original tire size for your ...
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| TIRES | 8/21/2009 |
Q: WE RUNNING A FLEET OF 80 TRACTOR UNITS AND 93 THREE AXLE TRAILERS.WE ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING ON 12R ...
A: Kepha, This is a question that should be asked of your tire suppliers as wear / fuel economy, etc. ...
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| tires | 8/21/2009 |
Q: i have a motor home with 8r-19.5 goodyear tires what else can i put on the motorhome? or do i have ...
A: Al, These types of tires come in Load Ranges (LR) - and along with the tire size, the load range ...
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| Mis-shaped sidewall | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Barry, I noticed the other day a slight ridge-like depression on one of the rear tires of my Jeep. ...
A: Jason, This is called an indentation (or when grouped with bulges, undulations). They are caused ...
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| Tire Direction | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Are the BF Goodrich TA long trail radial tour tires directional or can they be mounted with the ...
A: Eleanor, General Principles: If a tire has an arrow on the sidewall indicating a direction of ...
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| Replacement Tires | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1977 Ford F-150 Custom pick-up. 2WD and 4.9L motor. What tires are recommended for this ...
A: Jerry, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Noisy Tires | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I drive a 03 Ford Escape. Bought SUV new and noticed a slight roar coming from front end or ...
A: Chris, This sounds like an an alignment problem. I have been hearing about folks with Escapes with ...
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| Tires that will fit 9.00 x 18 rims | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am restoring a 1941 Ford RCAF airport crash tender with Marmon Herrington 6 wheel drive . The rims ...
A: John, Wheels is a little out of my league, but bolt circle diameter, and offset are important. But ...
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| Tires that will fit 9.00 x 18 rims | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I am restoring a 1941 Ford RCAF airport crash tender with Marmon Herrington 6 wheel drive . The rims ...
A: John, At the moment, I am having trouble accessing some older tire load and dimension tables. ...
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| tire pressure | 8/16/2009 |
Q: How much air should I have in my tires for a 2001 525xi wagon? The manual says 29/33 but my tires ...
A: Andy, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Tires that will fit 9.00 x 18 rims | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I am restoring a 1941 Ford RCAF airport crash tender with Marmon Herrington 6 wheel drive . The rims ...
A: John, First, your tire size is 9.00-18. That means the tire is about 9" wide at its widest point, ...
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| Cracks on Tires | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Why do Michelin Tires, specially 8R X 17 easily developed sidewall CRACKS (within 3 years on ...
A: Raul, I haven't collected any data on sidewall cracking so can't say for sure if Michelin tires are ...
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| Re: vibration noise on 4x4 | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I recently bought two new front tires for my 2003 Sorento 4x4 and went on a 100 mile trip. On the ...
A: Chris, Even though the tires may be the same "size", unless they are EXACTLY the same tire, there ...
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| Re: vibration noise on 4x4 | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I recently bought two new front tires for my 2003 Sorento 4x4 and went on a 100 mile trip. On the ...
A: Chris, All AWD's and 4X4's should have their tires replaced in sets of 4. Tires of different ...
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| Outback Tire difference | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I ruined a tire and had to replace it in my rural community. Our local dealer carries Firestone ...
A: Vivia, I have heard horror stories about Subarus with odd tires on them. You have pushed your luck ...
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| hot climate trailer tires | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I have a single axle trailer for a 2800 pound ski boat. I will be trailering it cross country to ...
A: Stan, What should be on there now are ST tires. They will have the letters ST in front of the ...
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| tire question | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 1950 ford coupe the tires on it are from sears and all they say on the side is 7.10-15 ...
A: Jason,, At the moment I am away from my reference books, and I have to have them to go back to that ...
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| Tire situation | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I read through your answer to my previuos question about the tires. yes, I'm the same person with ...
A: John, If you replace that single tire with exactly the same tire, then unless there is considerable ...
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| passenger tires | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have Hyundai sonata. bought 4 Toyo tires from the dealer they are wearing well but they " sing" ...
A: Ken What you probably have is irregular wear. Irregular wear is caused by misalignment and ...
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| Tire replacement | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I'm guessing you get this all the time, but would help to have your advice on my current situation. ...
A: John, Cars tend to pivot around any odd tire in emergency maneuvers - and the more odd the tire, ...
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| Michelin Tires & Vibration | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 2008 Honda Accord New from a local dealer. I had the tires rotated three times from ...
A: Eli, What you probably have is irregular wear, which is caused by misalignment and aggravated by ...
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| 15" Trailer tires/ 3 axles | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 axle 5th wheel trailer. I am trying to decide between LT and ST tires. The loaded ...
A: Ron, An ST225/75R15 Load Range D has a load carrying capacity of 2540# at 65 psi. That means that ...
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| Mixing Tires | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have 4 P245/75 R16 tires on my full size pickup truck. One is much more worn than the other three. ...
A: Lance, Yes, you are missing something. The cost of repairing a drivetrain. If tires are different ...
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| follow up on trolley jack on gravel | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am confused as to what you meant by, "Of course, you have to jack the car up along the length of ...
A: Mike, After I replied to your latest response, it occurred to me that I need to be much more ...
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| RV tires | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 5th wheel RV trailer with three axles. It was about 20,000 loaded. It came with 15" ...
A: Ron, First call the trailer manufacturer up and tell them about the problem. Get them to offer ...
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| different tires front and rear | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 4WD Toyota 4Runner that came with tires BF Goodrich Long Trail size p225/75R15. One of the ...
A: Talia, No, the new tires are not OK. The general rule is for all 4 tires on AWD's and $4X4's to be ...
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| 91h or 91v tires | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I bought 2 205 55 16 91v dunlop sport signature tires online last month and 2 dunlop signature 91h ...
A: Gary, There is a possibility that you will not be able to match the tires through Sam's Club, but ...
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| Heel and Toe | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I believe my Wrangler mud tires have worn irregularly in "heel and toe" fashion. Each knob looks ...
A: Parker, Your first step would be to get at the source of the problem. Irregular wear is caused by ...
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| Mixing Tires | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have 4 P245/75 R16 tires on my full size pickup truck. One is much more worn than the other three. ...
A: Lance, This is just not a good idea. Vehicle tend to pivot around odd tires in emergency ...
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| age of "new" tires | 8/7/2009 |
Q: How can I be sure that the 4 new tires I am purchasing for my 02 camry are fresh and have not been ...
A: Mary Beth, Here's how to tell how old the tires are: First locate the letters "DOT" on the ...
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| Tires of Different Ages | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey with Michelin LX4 tires. I replaced one on the rear, and it has 4000 ...
A: Jon, Vehicles tend to pivot around odd tires in emergency manuevers. The more odd the tire, the ...
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| need correct tire pressure | 8/5/2009 |
Q: i have a 1992 spi mini cooper with 13x7 tsw wheels fitted with lowprofile tires the max pressure is ...
A: Nick, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Tire replacement | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I had a slow leak in one of my tires took it in to have it fixed they told me that the steel belt ...
A: Rhondora, 4WD and AWD are sometimes sensitive to differences in tire diameter. With 32K on the ...
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| tyre pressure | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I HAVE RECENTLY FITTED A NEW SET OF TYRES AND WHEELS TO MY SAAB 9/7 CROSSOVER. THE TYRES ARE FALKEN ...
A: Mick, As you are probably aware, vehicles differ from country to country. My book - Tire Guides - ...
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| cracks in sidewalls | 7/30/2009 |
Q: my name is Luke, I have low profile tires (Kumho Ecsta AST 215/35/18) on 18 inch rims on a 2006 ...
A: Luke, It's about matching the original load carrying capacity. There's a table that lists tire ...
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| cracks in sidewalls | 7/29/2009 |
Q: my name is Luke, I have low profile tires (Kumho Ecsta AST 215/35/18) on 18 inch rims on a 2006 ...
A: Luke, First let me apologize. When I looked up your vehicle, I noticed that the minimum Load Index ...
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| cracks in sidewalls | 7/29/2009 |
Q: my name is Luke, I have low profile tires (Kumho Ecsta AST 215/35/18) on 18 inch rims on a 2006 ...
A: Luke, No the tires are not safe to drive on. The 215/35R18's are way too small for your vehicle - ...
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| low profile tires | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 02 vw jetta and they have low profile tires. I was wondering would I be able to change to ...
A: Melinda, No, in order to change out of low profile tires, you have to reduce the rim diameter. ...
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| Tire Vibration | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have 4 new Goodyear assurance tires that seem to be great until I had the tires rotated now the ...
A: David, It is quite likely that there the tires have developed irregular wear, which is caused by ...
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| Proper load rating for 2003 Odyssey | 7/25/2009 |
Q: Barry, My 2003 Odyssey has had problems with its Goodyear Triple Treds. The "bead" has now failed ...
A: Jack, For practical purposes, if the tires are same size, the load index difference doesn't matter. ...
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| Tire Tread Design | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I am curious about the difference between to types of tread designs commonly found in the market ...
A: Mike, It is pretty common for the rear tires to be "traction" tires and the fronts to be "steer", ...
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| Tire Tread Design | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I am curious about the difference between to types of tread designs commonly found in the market ...
A: Mike, This is kind of a long and involved issue, but I'll try to give you the highlights. BTW, I'm ...
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| Tires for 2001 Nissan Altima GXE | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I am told, the OEM tires for my 2001 Nissan Altima GXE are P195 65R 15. While shopping around, I ...
A: David, Long answer: ******************************************************* Tire Rack did a good ...
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| Markings on tire | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Do the markings on the tire tell when the tire(s) were made and if not how do we know that we have a ...
A: G, Here's how to tell how old the tires are: First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of the ...
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| replacement tires | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a vintage 1958 Ford Fairlane 500. It has 8.00-14, white wall tires. I'd like to replace them ...
A: Richard, According to Tire Guides a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 originally came with 8.00-14's inflated ...
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| Camper Tires | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a set of Mission 225/75/15 T/C tires on my 5th wheel. I am trying to determine the date ...
A: Tom, Here's how to tell how old the tires are: First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of ...
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| tire pressure vs gas mileage | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I recently changed tires on my 2004 Sienna minivan and noticed that my gas mileage has dropped. The ...
A: Karen, If you replaced the tires with the same size, then the difference in Load Index (the 96 vs ...
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| tire size for my 1965 ford falcon | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 1965 ford falcon futura and I am trying to take it back to its original. It was a one ...
A: Walter, According to Tire Guides a 1965 Ford Flacon came with a variety of tire sizes - and the ...
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| P verse LT tires | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Chevy s10 4 cylinder flex fuel and I was wondering why it uses p(passenger) and not ...
A: Steve, There are a couple of reasons. 1) Load carrying capacity: LT tires are like smaller ...
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| tire sidewall description codes | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I am confused about the letters representing tire sidewalls, such as wsw, owl, orwl, and bw. What ...
A: Steve, These are abbreviations that describe what type of sidewall treatment the tire has: BSW = ...
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| Tire age on Blazer | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1989 Full size Blazer. It has always been garaged. It has less then 90.000 miles on it. ...
A: John, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ...
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| out of round tires | 7/19/2009 |
Q: how much does a tire have to be to create a problem balancing it. i have 195 60 x 15 out by .070 " ...
A: Woody, Out of round doesn't correlate well to vibration problems. BTW, I am assuming we are ...
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| LT to P, why not? | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I understand the argument for not replacing P-metric tires with LTs, but why would the reverse be ...
A: Jeff, I think you will find - with very rare exceptions - that the inflation pressure specified for ...
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| OE P to LT replacement, why not? | 7/18/2009 |
Q: After coming across this surprising information and then finding much more via internet search, I ...
A: Jeff, I did a little digging and I can NOT confirm that the TRD edition comes with LT's. According ...
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| H rated tires vs T rated | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a VW passat wagon and need 2 new tires. I currently have Kelly chargers ( H rated) and they ...
A: Laurie, There are a couple of things about higher speed ratings. 1) Higher speed ratings tend to ...
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| tire pressure | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Recently you answered my question concerning air pressure for my 1997 nissan pickup in which i put ...
A: Dwayne, That means my book is wrong. Not only is this not the first time, but in the context of ...
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| steering wheel vibration | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My 08 Roush Mustang steering wheel vibrates when I reach 60mph. Could this be caused by bad tires ...
A: Audrey, It is quite likely the tires. When you had the alignment done and they changed the camber ...
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| diameter of tires on Forester Subaru | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Apparently my tires are wearing unevenly. The right side of my car's tire has tred depth 7 ...
A: Moira, It is my understanding that the owner's manual for Subaru Forester's says that the tires ...
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| correct tire load for my volvo s80 | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I'd like to know what is the lowest acceptable load capacity for tires I may buy for my volvo s80 ...
A: I only have information about vehicles supplied to the US - and there are differences in vehicles ...
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| tir pressure | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I just bought 4 uniroyal 31.10.50 from Walmart they put 30psi in them the sidewall read 50psi. Whats ...
A: Dwayne, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a tire placard that lists the original tire size ...
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| Tire interchangeability | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My son has 4 near new 195/60R14 Fuzios on the G 20 he is going to dispose of. I wonder if I could ...
A: Jack, VW Vanagons, Eurovans, Microbusses, and Westaflia's are peculiar beasts (ha, ha!) when it ...
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| mixing tire brands | 7/11/2009 |
Q: When having my tires rotated today, I was told one of the tires had steel belting showing in an area ...
A: Gloria, You need to read the details of the plan and see what is covered and what is not. Then ...
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| tire size | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have 8r19.5 kills power band.eng runs grate.need shorter tire to get on power band .
A: Al, You have to be concerned about load carrying capacity as well as diameter. An 8R19.5 has an ...
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| Goodyear Wrangler Radial tires | 7/10/2009 |
Q: After DOT you mention there should be 10 or 12 letters or numbers. On my tires it is DOT M6HL FNWR, ...
A: Bill, First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of the tire. Nearby will be the DOT code. ...
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| Tire Inflation Pressure | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I just recently purchased a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab 1500 4wd. The seller had already ...
A: Haywood, I am not a fan of using LT metrics in place of P metyrics - and vice versa. But many ...
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| "sporty" all season tires | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 04 Impreza 2.5 TS. It came with Potenza RE92's - good dry, but horrible in rain and snow. ...
A: Jason, A 2004 Subaru Impreza TS 2.5 originally came with P195/60R15 87H's inflated to 32 psi front ...
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| Tire pressure | 7/8/2009 |
Q: ..I recently purchased new Michelin 265 75R16E tires for my 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 crew cab diesel ...
A: Robert, Included on the door placard should have been the pressure for the LT245/75R16's. The size ...
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| Great cars, unreliable tires | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Smith: Over the years, I've owned several fine cars & tend to keep a car for several years. But no ...
A: Carmella, If I am doing the math right, 40K tires and 6K per year means the tires are wearing out ...
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| different wheels size on a car | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I bought a 1997 Honda Accord and the front and back wheel sizes are different. All 4 rims look ...
A: David, Having an odd tire tends to make the car want to pivot around the odd tire in emergency ...
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| replacement tire on 2005 Cadillac STS-4 | 7/7/2009 |
Q: The car came with different size tires front to rear, This is an all wheel drive. I cannot rotate ...
A: Larry, First, changing tire size doesn't affect tire noise. Noise is either an inherent property ...
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| Got new tires and new problems | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I went into my local tire shop and got 4 new tires ( westlake 205/ 45z /17 ) on my 90 honda accord. ...
A: Anjee, Let's start with the drift first. Either the alignment is bad, or the tires are bad. Since ...
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| Tire Pressure | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have just recently put a set of 35x12.5x15 BFG's on my 1996 Toyota Tacoma. They have been on ...
A: James, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| tire diameter | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I am planning to buy a car that as 18 inches tire. what would happen if i upgrade to 20, 22 inches ...
A: Patrick, As a general rule, increasing the diameter of the rim , while at the same time, ...
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| HP259 Tire DOT Number | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I purchased a set of HP259 tires that the dealer identified as Cooper tires, but I know now that ...
A: Rob, I think you need to look at the other side of the tire. As I pointed out, the DOT code only ...
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| HP259 Tire DOT Number | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I purchased a set of HP259 tires that the dealer identified as Cooper tires, but I know now that ...
A: Rob, First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of the tire. Nearby will be the DOT code. DOT ...
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| tire size | 7/2/2009 |
Q: what size tires came on a 1977 gmc sprint. we are redoing one and want the right tires
A: Linda, I could not find any reference to a GMC Sprint in my tire books, but I understand that a GMC ...
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| Tire Replacement | 7/1/2009 |
Q: ...I'm in a real jam and hope you can help me out. Excuse the length of this email, but I've done a ...
A: Rich, Just so this is clear, my comment about not worrying about the load index was in reference to ...
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| Tires | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what year my tires were made I don't understand how when mine has letters and ...
A: Carol, Here's how to tell how old the tires are: First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of ...
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| sidewall damage | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Barry, I have Bridgestone runflat tires that are only about 1.5 years old. I recently hit a ...
A: Scott, In essence the tire is about to fail - and it would be best to avoid the sudden air loss, ...
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| LT vs. ST | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have had troubles with some new ST tires I had installed. Just various problems such as blow outs. ...
A: Seth, The derivation of ST tires is an out-growth of leftover molds when the tire sizing changed. ...
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| ST Tires | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Your question was Hi, I have a Terry 26b travel trailer that I purchased new replacement wheels ...
A: Seth, The allowable rim width range for an ST205/75R15 is 5" to 6 1/2". So the rim is outside the ...
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| choppy wear on tires? | 6/27/2009 |
Q: i just went to have my tires rotated and balanced and was told i have extremely choppy "bumpy" wear ...
A: Heather, You have irregular wear and that is caused by misalignment and aggravated by insufficient ...
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| tire identification | 6/26/2009 |
Q: Barry--can you tell me what the following symbols mean on a Cooper passenger tire? "DOT U9KC" ...
A: John, Some symbols on a tire are somewhat universal, and some are particular to the manufacturer. ...
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| tire belt shift | 6/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 07 honda pilot (24k miles), i experienced steering wheel vibration @ high speeds (80 mph) ...
A: Wit, Honda should have balanced your tires when they did the brakes. The fact that they didn't ...
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| size/load range | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Harley Davidson Superduty which came with 275/65 18's on it. I want to know if I can ...
A: Melissa, Have you checked the vehicle's placard? What does it say was the original tire size and ...
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| size/load range | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Harley Davidson Superduty which came with 275/65 18's on it. I want to know if I can ...
A: Melissa, Your tires have the letters "LT" in front of them. That means they are different than "P" ...
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| TIRE INFLATION VS. LOAD VS. TEMP | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have changed tire size and brand from OEM. JEEP recommended a 235/70R-16 on this alloy 16x7" ...
A: Ross, First referencing the max pressure listed on the sidewall is incorrect. Here's a long ...
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| Balanced tire vibration? | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I bought a set of Firestone Firehawks for my '05 Accord last year and from day one they haven't ...
A: Mark. I explain this whole thing here: http://www.geocities.com/barrystiretech/unifandbal.html ...
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| DOT ID on tires | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I bought a car and the last 4 numbers in the DOT code on the tire is 5514. What month and year was ...
A: Jim, Thanks for the update. Without looking at the number, it's difficult to tell if the number ...
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| DOT ID on tires | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I bought a car and the last 4 numbers in the DOT code on the tire is 5514. What month and year was ...
A: Jim, I disagree. The largest number you should see for the week is 53. The largest number you ...
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| Miichkin tire shelf life | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1999 Lincoln Town Car with an original MIchelin tire on the right rear that was the spare ...
A: Fred, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ...
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| dot tire date | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I read an article about tire dates and the potential hazards if over 5-6 years old. My Cadi CTS is ...
A: John, Here's how to tell how old the tires are: First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of ...
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| DOT ID on tires | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I bought a car and the last 4 numbers in the DOT code on the tire is 5514. What month and year was ...
A: Jim Obviously you've not correctly located the DOT code. Here's how to tell how old the tires ...
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| Mismatch on the tire load index | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 acura intergra GS. The tire is 195/55R15 85V. I find continental ContiProContact tires ...
A: Steven, What is really going on is the difference between Standard Load (SL) type tires and Extra ...
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| TIre Pressure 2003 Cadillac DHS | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I am in need of the proper pressure for a 2003 Cadillac DHS. The tire size is 225/60 16.
A: Dwight, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| tire code | 6/18/2009 |
Q: We have Wrangler SR-A tires on our Jeep that were Made in Canada. We are trying to figure out what ...
A: Karenann, First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of the tire. Nearby will be the DOT code. ...
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| Tire Pressure | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have Nexen 255/35 R20 on my 2000 Mercedes s430. What is correct tire pressure for this car on ...
A: Will According to Tire Guides, a 2000 Mercedes S430 originally came with 225/60R16 98H inflated to ...
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| '75 VW Westy | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I need tires for my '75 westfalia, i have 14 inch rims, what is the best size tire to get..? i have ...
A: Giuliano, Westfalia's - and its brethren the microbus, Eurovan, etc. - are very special creatures ...
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| tires with "broken" belts | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I was told by tire dealer (I know personally) that I have 3 tires with broken belts on a car I just ...
A: Sandra, First, belts very rarely break. And when they do, they end up as tread separations. But ...
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| G78-15 -> 215/75R15 | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 1970 Ford Galaxie. From the factory it had G78-15's. I know the closest modern sized tire ...
A: Daryl, Are you aware that Coker tire sells G78-15's? Would that be a better solution? If not, ...
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| Double nail tire penetratrion | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I just read the question from the firefighter concerning a double nail penetration and the Firestone ...
A: Alan, As far as I know, there are no laws regarding the repair of tires. But then again I am not ...
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| motorcycle tires data | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I read an article detailing all the letters/numbers on a motorcycle tire but can no longer find it. ...
A: Skip, Motorcycle tires are covered by similar regulations as passenger car tires and the US ...
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| Tire Replacement | 6/15/2009 |
Q: ...I'm in a real jam and hope you can help me out. Excuse the length of this email, but I've done a ...
A: Rich, This is quite a conundrum. First we know the original tire size will fit in the fenderwells. ...
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| Hot Smell and Extreme Vibration after Tire Rotation | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Immediately after tire rotation at 45 mph on freeway steering wheel has extreme shaking and there is ...
A: Bill, The hot smell was not related to the tire rotation - except to say that perhaps the rotation ...
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| correct pressure | 6/15/2009 |
Q: What is the operating air pressure for 31x10.50R15 tire on a 1993 jeep Cherokee sport 4.0 liter V6 ...
A: Damion, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Proper pressure for 205/40/R17 tires on a Honda Civic LX 1996 | 6/15/2009 |
Q: What is the proper pressure for 205/40/R17 tires on a Honda Civic LX 1996? I just bought it and it ...
A: Jairo, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| tires | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Can I use factory 2004 maxima tires for a 2004 impala.
A: Michelle, A 2004 Nissan Maxima came with a variety of tire sizes - P245/45R18 and P225/55R17. A ...
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| Good Year Wrangler Silent Armor | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering what pressure should i run these tires at? My tire size is P245/70/r17. I ...
A: David, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Balding Tire | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Dodge Intepid with 169,000 miles. The right rear tire is going bald from the edge to ...
A: Frank, The solution to your problem is going to be dependent on where the new tire is. If the new ...
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| tire | 6/12/2009 |
Q: what tire size is supposed to be on a 02 nissan maxima ?
A: Darin, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Tire size | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I just bought a used 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser the vehicle came with 17" alloyed rims with P265 Dunlap ...
A: Nick, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Ram1500 2005 tires.. | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have a Dodge Ram 1500 2005 with 275 60-R20 tires summers.. I have a friend selling Blizzak ...
A: Alain, The general rule is for snow tires to be as narrow as possible. Going to the smallest ...
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| tire noise | 6/11/2009 |
Q: 2008 Honda Odyssey Recommended oil change and tire rotation was due, so I performed both. I put the ...
A: Mike, In cases such as yours, it is usually that the vehicle has a misalignment condition and the ...
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| Cupping on Subaru | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My 1998 Subaru is seriously cupping my Uniroyal Long Touring tires with only 20K miles on the tread. ...
A: Jennifer, As you have surmised, correcting the alignment condition is only part of the solution ...
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| goodyear tire | 6/10/2009 |
Q: we have a goodyear tire dot number and we need the name and address of owner of tire who can help ...
A: Norma, I am not sure what question you are asking, but it sounds like you want to locate the last ...
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| Lower Tire Size | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab. The placard says P245/75/R16 but a while back I was ...
A: Mike, In order to carry the same load that a P245/75R16 does at 35 psi, an LT225/75R16 has to use ...
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| Load Range | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Now I have to ask about using Cooper Discover H/T LT225/75R16 tires on my class C RV. The Firestone ...
A: Junior, What would be your idea of an ideal tire? Some folks think that wear is the most important ...
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| Substitute tire sizes | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Can I substitute 205/65 R15 for 195/65 R15? Do I need to buy new wheels to do this?
A: Glenn, This would be going down in load carrying capacity and that increases the risk of a load ...
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| horse trailer tires | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 Gore trailer with tire size ST205/75R151. These are original factory tires, that have ...
A: Patsy, First, you need to figure out why only 2 tires have dry rot. If you can't, then pay close ...
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| Life of Tires on 2007 G35 | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I recently took my car for it's 22,500 mile service. I was informed that it is time for a complete ...
A: CPalmer, Infiniti G35's came with at least V speed rated tires. This means that the wear is ...
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| ford mustang psi | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i have a ford mustang 07. whit tiger paw tires 215/6R16. what is the PSI for this tires?
A: Abelardo. On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Replace 1 tire? | 6/5/2009 |
Q: We have a HONDA 2007 Odyssey EX-L Minivan that has the original Michelin tires on it. I just ...
A: Sherrie, If cords are showing, the tire must be replaced. It is best to have 4 tires of the exact ...
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| reduce tire size? | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I am wanting to go in another direction from most folks. I want to put the smallest(as in footprint) ...
A: Roger, A P245/60R15 has a load carrying capacity of 1753# at 35 psi, and at 26 psi (the lowest ...
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| reduce tire size? | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I am wanting to go in another direction from most folks. I want to put the smallest(as in footprint) ...
A: Roger, There are a couple of things that impact this issue. First is load carrying capacity. This ...
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| Tire load ratings | 6/3/2009 |
Q: At a recent truck show, I saw tandem axle trucks being lifted for maintenance by different brands of ...
A: Michael, I am having trouble understanding what you are trying to say. The only way this makes ...
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| Different Size Tires | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I just bought a replacement rim for my 2002 Chevy Silverado 2 wheel drive, and the tire that came ...
A: Darryl, No, you shouldn't mix different tires on an axle. In fact, it is not a good idea to mix ...
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| 1999 F150 Tires | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My sticker list as OEM tire size as 255/70/R16 which is what I have on now.. Can I put 245/75/R16 on ...
A: Jeff, Ordinarily, these 2 tire sizes are interchangeable. However, there is a difference between ...
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| 2005 Ranger tires | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Yesterday I bought a 2005 Ford Ranger. 3.0 V6. It came with 220/70/15 size tires. They look a little ...
A: Daniel, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Used tires | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I need to replace my 195/65/R15 tires on my 2002 Honda Accord. I have someone who has 4 used tires ...
A: Robert, Yes, any tire of that size should fit, but: Recent bulletins from the tire industry ...
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| picking tires with bigger aspect ratio. | 5/30/2009 |
Q: In a question from Dec. 2005 a fellow asked your advice on choosing a new, tougher tire for his ...
A: Brett, You asked: When you say improves ride harshness do you mean that the ride is more harsh, or ...
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| dodge coronet | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 dodge coronet and a 55 royal lancer custom what size tires would I use on them. the rims ...
A: David, A 1955 Dodge Coronet originally came with 6.70-15's on 4.5" rims or 7.10-15's on 5" rims, ...
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| Toyota Tacoma wheels/tire size | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I just bought a pre-owned, Toyota certified,2008 Tacoma (2wd) which is mounted with Proline alloy ...
A: Linda, Yes, the truck is safe to drive. However, there may be a vibration. This may require a ...
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| Tires | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I own a 2004 Monte Carlo, bought new, has p225r16's Eagle tires, I am in need of new tires with ...
A: Sheryl, I'm going to guess the problem is with the rims. Alloy rims are fairly porous and the ...
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| Mixing tire brands | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Can you mix tire brands? I am driving a Toyota Camry 1996 sedan (1MZ-FE engine - V6) and I am ...
A: Mike, In emergency maneuvers, an odd tire tends to cause the vehicle to pivot around the odd tire. ...
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| Tire production code | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I just had the Ford dealer install 4 new Uniroyal Laredo tires on my Expedition. I can't determine ...
A: Carl, First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of the tire. Nearby will be the DOT code. ...
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| tires | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I heard that on a front wheel drive its better to have tires with more tread in the rear for ...
A: Joe, It is true for all types of cars. The biggest problems occur when the rear loses traction ...
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| trailer tire speeds | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I am buying a trailer rated at 1720 lbs. my max load will be around 750 to 800lbs. The tires are ...
A: Tony, Obviously, the max speed of the tire is 55 mph, but there are circumstances where higher ...
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| dry rot tires | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have tires, goodyear, 50,0000 tires on a 2005 buick that has 21,000 miles on it , however tires ...
A: Rick, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ...
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| 62 ford falcon | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 62 ford falcon futura and I need to know what size tires to get for it. it has 13 in rims ...
A: David, As time has gone on, the way in which tires are sized has changed - and part of what comes ...
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| 2001 Subaru Forester Tire Size | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a 2001 Subaru Forester and I have a question. The tires on the Forester were ...
A: Richard, You should replace all the tires with the proper size - which according to the placard is ...
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| Tires | 5/21/2009 |
Q: My husband purchased 4 almost new tires, from a friend for our 04 Ford Explorer. He took it to a ...
A: Brandie, It's not the alignment. Let's do a little diagnostic work. Does the vibration feel ...
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| trailer tires | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I asked a question the other day about tires for my trailer. While what I ultimately need to know ...
A: William, Thanks for posting back. I hope realize I get a lot of the "Will it fit?" questions - and ...
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| Inflation pressure conflict | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier XE King Cab that I use mostly to commute back and forth to work. I ...
A: Bill, No, changing from P metric to Euro metric doesn't change the pressure recommendation. It is ...
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| tires | 5/19/2009 |
Q: who to determine what ply a tire is,thanks for your time,
A: Thomas, I am not sure what you are asking. If you are asking who determines how many plies of ...
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| tires | 5/18/2009 |
Q: i have a 1999 tahoe with 245/75/16 tires on it ,can i change them to 225/75/16
A: Jeff, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Goodyear LT275/65 R18 on 2500 Avalanche | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 2500 Avalanche with with after-market 18" EAGLE wheels and Goodyear Wrangler LT275/65 ...
A: Jon, 1-is speed rating S? Yes 2-what does USED NA mean? I've not seen this hot-stamped on a tire ...
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| replacing 16.5" dually wheels with 16" | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I want to replace my 16.5" dually wheels with 16" wheels on a 79 chevy 30 series van/motorhome. I ...
A: Tommy, I address this here: http://www.geocities.com/barrystiretech/165tires.html However, since ...
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| Wear on my bias-ply tires | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Barry- I finally saved up enough money to by new wide whites for my old car (G78-15). In taking off ...
A: Jim, Steer tires tend to wear in the shoulders and drive tires tend to wear in the center. Given ...
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| manufacture date | 5/15/2009 |
Q: How do you find out when your tire was manufactured?
A: Debbie, First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of the tire. Nearby will be the DOT code. ...
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| tire sizes | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I need to know what size tires to buy for a 95 chevy suburban & a 98 dodge durango.
A: Joan, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Tire size for 2000 Dodge Durango R/T 5.9l | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I need to know what the recommend tire size for 2000 dodge durango r/t 5.9l? I just had the ...
A: Josh, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Recommended Tire Pressure | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Barry: I have a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser with ProComp Xtreme A/T LT305/65R17 tires. I do mainly ...
A: Sam, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Pressure for low profile tires | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I know there is a sticker on my vehicle listing the tire pressure for the stock size of tires but I ...
A: Johnny, The shortcut to this process is the Load Index. A P275/60R17 SL has a LI of 110. A ...
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| tires | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Do you need to have the same model of tires on all four wheels on a 4 wheel suv? I have a 2003 gmc ...
A: Shawn, This is really about how tolerant a particular vehicle is to differences in tire diameter - ...
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| Pressure for low profile tires | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I know there is a sticker on my vehicle listing the tire pressure for the stock size of tires but I ...
A: Johnny, No, the max pressure on the tire is just that and has no relationship to what the proper ...
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| Bias Ply Tires | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 1950 Cadillac Fleetwood & a set of tires for a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. I just noticed a ...
A: Joseph, According to Tire Guides, a 1950 Cadillac came in 5 different configurations: 8-60, 8-61, ...
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| 205-14 8ply | 5/12/2009 |
Q: looking for 8 ply tires for a 1973 VW Campmoble??? Any ideals
A: Barry, According to Tire Guides, a 1973 VW Campmobile originally came with 185R14C. (C stands for ...
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| Travel Trailer Tire selection | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 30' fleetwood travel trailer. Loaded gross wt is approx. 9500 lbs. It currently has ...
A: Robert, The general rule is that radials and bias tires should never be mixed. Obviously there are ...
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| changing tires | 5/12/2009 |
Q: i have a 93 s-10 blazer and im making it a strickly mud truck ... it came stock clearing 30X9.50x15 ...
A: James, I’m sorry, but in order to answer your question, I need to know how big the fenderwells are ...
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| XL tire replaced with P tire on van | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 2002 Chevy Express Van (7 passenger) that has P23575R15 tires. The tires are 5 ...
A: Matt, First, you should be aware that recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires ...
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| Replacing Run Flats on '06 Sienna | 5/11/2009 |
Q: We have had trouble with the RFT's on our 2006 Sienna. Can we simply replace the tires with ...
A: Filberto, The best information I have says that the type of run flat tires on the Sienna can be ...
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| Switching from studded winters to all-season tires. | 5/11/2009 |
Q: The vehicle is a 95 Buick Lesabre. I took off good-quality existing all-seasons when I moved here ...
A: Tony, My best guess is that the tires have some irregular wear that is generating the noise. So an ...
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| Tire Pressure on Cooper tires | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 2008 1500 Silverado with a 4" lift and Cooper tires: DISCOVER SST M+S 35X12.50R ...
A: Erik Paul, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Trailer tire towing speeds | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I'm considering purchasing my first trailer. Since it will now and then be used for a family ...
A: Tracy, There is nothing about these specification that can tell you the maximum towing speed. ...
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| 6 bad Michelin Tires? Continued | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Since this service will not allow anymore follow up with this question, a new one with the link to ...
A: Mike, The reason I wanted to think about this was that I wonder if P-RAT (Ply - Residual Aligning ...
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| kumho tyres | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i have kumho ecstra spt 215/40/r17 87 w on my ford focus 2004, but i can't find the recomended psi ...
A: Steve, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| tire size | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have bought a horse trailer that need new tires. I call and got the trailer specs and they said ...
A: Robert, LT215/85R16 Load Range E, but the tire has slightly less load carrying capacity and caution ...
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| DOT tire date | 4/26/2009 |
Q: Cannot figure the date of my tires. The DOT # is: W2HY FR5 after that there is an R02L one has ...
A: Chuck, Here are the rules: First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of the tire. Nearby ...
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| Trailer Tires | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 16foot bumper pull trailer with tandem 3500LB axles. The trailer is rated at 7000lbs. It ...
A: Wayne, A P225/75R15 is only capable of carrying 1793 # MAX, so 4 of them would only be 6814 #. ...
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| Width of tires/Weight of tires | 4/24/2009 |
Q: 1. Most cars have all 4 tires of the same width. I like to know the effects of fitting narrower ...
A: Anthony, 1) Tires are mostly about load carrying capacity, so you need to fit tires that are the ...
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| inside and outside tire wear | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I just purchased new Michelins for my Passat. They are premium grade with AAA wear ratings. The ...
A: Frank, What inflation pressure are you using? Not enough can cause both shoulders to wear. On ...
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| OEM Tires | 4/22/2009 |
Q: What are OEM tires? I got a special offer from my Acura dealer to purchase a set (4) of OEM tires, ...
A: Jori, OEM tires are the tires delivered to the vehicle manufacturer's assembly plants. They are ...
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| driver side front tire noise. | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 2007 Toyota Camry XLE with driver side front noise. Recently I have had a wheel bearing ...
A: Joe, I suspect the wheel bearing caused some alignment type tire wear, which is the source of the ...
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| 6 bad Michelin Tires? | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I just put Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 245/40ZR-18 93Y on my 06 GS430. Car aligned by dealer Spec ...
A: Mike, Thanks for the reply. OK, so the tires are the original size and the pressure is set to ...
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| 6 bad Michelin Tires? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I just put Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 245/40ZR-18 93Y on my 06 GS430. Car aligned by dealer Spec ...
A: Mike, Usually when you swap tires left to right, Either 1) the direction changes (in which case, it ...
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| Avalanche 2500 4WD Tire Pressure | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 Chevy Avalanche 2500 4WD. I've just installed new Pirelli Scorpion ATR LT245/75/16E on ...
A: Ahmed, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| 8r 19.5 vs 245/70/19.5 | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I recently saw your answer on these sizes. My question is how big of a problem is the spacing? Can I ...
A: Rodger, The problem of the spacing is very large. An unusual failure takes place when the sidewall ...
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| tires | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Could a person repair a flat by installing an inner tube in the tire?
A: Rocky, No, tubes should not be used in place of a proper repair. The repairable area of a tire ...
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| Replacing Tires | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Should I replace tires based on age? If so,how old. I purchased new tires for my 528 BMW in 2005 ...
A: Rufus, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ...
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| GOODYEAR INTEGRITY P185/65R15 SIDEWALL BLOWOUT | 4/18/2009 |
Q: OEM tires on my 2008 Prius. Wife driving at night 65mph freeway, clear & dry conditions. Right ...
A: John, Let's start with perspective. You've done a little searching to see if there may be reports ...
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| all wheel drive tires | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I was told that all the tires on my all wheel drive Chevy Equinox must be the same brand. Is this ...
A: Felicia, All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles are sometimes sensitive to differences in tire diameter - ...
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| Tire Hum | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I am driving a 2007 Honda CRV. I purchased the car new and rotate the tires at each oil change, ...
A: Roger, I think you have irregular wear, which is caused by misalignment and aggravated by ...
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| Military bias ply tire | 4/16/2009 |
Q: In the process of restoring a 1960's military vehicle, I have run into a problem finding good ...
A: Bjorn, You asked: 1) When producing a tire of a particular design for the military and several ...
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| will 120.7mm wheels fit on my truck? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: i have a ford f-150 4x4 with 245/75/16 tires on it and i want to put 31'' x 10.5, 5 lug 15''x ...
A: Colby, No. An F-150 has a 135mm bolt circle. You should be aware there is more to fitting wheels ...
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| Tire/Rim width | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I currently have a set of P265-75R/16 tires on a 2004 chevy 4x4 pickup. The wheels are stock ...
A: Jim, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Military bias ply tire | 4/15/2009 |
Q: In the process of restoring a 1960's military vehicle, I have run into a problem finding good ...
A: Bjorn, First, I would document every marking on the sidewall of the tire. Photos might be the best ...
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| How to check for tread seperation | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My son has an Iszu truck that I call a Tonka Toy. Anyway it has a very bad waddle that is noticable ...
A: Gary, First, tread separations can be dangerous so you should avoid driving at high speeds on them ...
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| tires | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Smith, I too am an expert on this site and so am happy to rely on you to help me with a problem I ...
A: Jay, First, are you sure the alignment is going out quickly? The only way to be sure would be to ...
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| 94 jeep wrangler | 4/12/2009 |
Q: i have a set of BRIDGESTONE DUELER 32X11.5R 15LT TIRES, max load 2530@ 50 PSI. they're on a 94 jeep ...
A: Dee, Since the vehicle has been modified, the original placard information - whioch was based on ...
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| tires | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 model moterhome with the original tires which I recently noticed some small sidewall ...
A: Randy, Cracking is a natural part of the tire aging process, so some cracking is to be expect. But ...
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| Tire pressure/load correlation | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 Ford F-150 regular cab 8 foot bed 4x4 which currently has LT235-75-R15 Load Range C ...
A: David, There is indeed an equation, but it is quite complex, so it is published in the form of a ...
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| Loss of Warranty and Speed Rating with Proper RMA recommended repair | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I’m mainly interested in Michelin tire Pilot Sport A/S Plus repair affects. I have not found any ...
A: Mike, Obviously, I am not an attorney, but I do have some experience from dealing with the legal ...
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| Tire pressure/load correlation | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 Ford F-150 regular cab 8 foot bed 4x4 which currently has LT235-75-R15 Load Range C ...
A: David, Let's start at the beginning: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – ...
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| Tire Speed Ratings | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Front tires on my 2005 Jag S-type have worn unevenly, so I need to replace them/have alignment ...
A: Jim, The standard rule is to rotate tires so they wear out evenly. That way the vehicle will not ...
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| 8r vs 245/70 | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I found this question posted here; My motorhome has 225/70/19.5 tires on it now. Think about 8r ...
A: Remmik, An 8R19.5 is 33.8" is diameter, 8.0" wide, fits on a 5.25" to 6.75" rim, has a minimum ...
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| tire dry rot | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I own a 2004 explorer with 34,000 miles. i was told i needed new tires because my tires have dry ...
A: Robert, Assessing cracks in tires is difficult without seeing them in person. But you should be ...
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| Loss of Warranty and Speed Rating with Proper RMA recommended repair | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I’m mainly interested in Michelin tire Pilot Sport A/S Plus repair affects. I have not found any ...
A: Mike, Let me approach this from a different angle: ALL tires REGARDLESS OF THE MANUFACTURER can be ...
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| Loss of Warranty and Speed Rating with Proper RMA recommended repair | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I’m mainly interested in Michelin tire Pilot Sport A/S Plus repair affects. I have not found any ...
A: Mike, Let's start off with the backend first. If you apply a patch over a hole, is that going to ...
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| Damage to transmission due to different tire sizes | 4/9/2009 |
Q: If a front wheel drive car has different tire sizes on the two front wheels can this cause damage to ...
A: Herman, Looking at it from different perspectives: 1) If the transmission failed, then you'll ...
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| Tires size | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Currently I have LT265/75R16 tires on my 1989 Chevy utility van (duals in rear). A friend of mine ...
A: Richard, There is a lot of conflicting information in your post. Chevy Vans never came with ...
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| Tires for a Suburban.... | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have an 88 Suburban R20 that was set up by the previous owner to tow his 14,000 RV trailer. It has ...
A: Tom, First I am not going to be able to tell you what physical dimensions that tire has to have to ...
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| RV Trailer Tires | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Are RV Trailer tires which are manufactured in China as good a quality as those manufactured in USA ...
A: Bill, I can't answer the question about quality. It's kind of a subjective question and really ...
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| tire width effecting traction | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My Toyoto Tercel (97) is a White Hawk version, basically a Tercel with a decal and wider tires. I ...
A: Joe, There are so many things that affect traction, that it is difficult to isolate a single issue ...
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| shifted belts | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I was told that all my goodyear wrangler tires have shifted belts. They only have 20k on them and I ...
A: Al, There is no such thing as a shifted belt. People use this phrase in order to explain an ...
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| Alignment | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I'm getting an alignment because I replaced the shocks and struts on my car. I brought up the ...
A: Bruce, I'm sorry, but I thought my first sentence answered the question, but perhaps it could have ...
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| tire pressure | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Barry! Well, my question is: My car is a Chevy cavalier base coupe 2002. Recently I've bought new ...
A: Juan, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Alignment | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I'm getting an alignment because I replaced the shocks and struts on my car. I brought up the ...
A: Bruce, The procedure for measuring the alignment involves setting up the equipment, then doing a ...
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| tire pressure 99 miata 215 40 r16 | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 99 mazda miata that I have upgraded.to 215 40 R16 goodyear tires. I would like to know the ...
A: Andy, A 1999 Miata came originally with P185/60R14's or P195/50R15's inflated to 26 psi front and ...
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| Tire noise | 3/28/2009 |
Q: 2007 Escape Hybrid with 60,000+ miles with original tires. Now an increasing tire hum is making ...
A: Rebecca, The problem is the alignment - and that is causing irregular wear - and that is causing ...
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| Toyota Tacoma, toe out, causing tire to wear | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 04 Toyota Tacoma, 4x4, V6. A while back I got my tires aligned and noticed that both tires ...
A: Debi, First, alignments generally don't stay the same over time. So your first step would be to ...
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| Tire numbers on side wall | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Would you tell me the overall difference (height or width) of 225/70/r19.5 and 245/70R19.5 "F" Class ...
A: Jim, For future reference, here's a tire size calculator: ...
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| Side wall small cracks....... | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Should I purchase new tires? 98 dodge Ram 1500 2WD. small cracks is it dangerous??
A: Ramon, Small cracks are OK, depending on the extent and the depth. So it is important that someone ...
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| Duramax tire size to pull 26' trailer | 3/26/2009 |
Q: We have 245/75/R16 Tires and want to know if they will pull our 26' trailer or do we need to go to a ...
A: Sherry, It's a little unclear what you are asking, but I suspect you mean that your tow vehicle has ...
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| Automobile tires: road-force variation | 3/25/2009 |
Q: How does an automobile-service shop measure road-force variation? Why would the numbers (cold) of ...
A: Robert, A summary from those links: They would measure the assembly high point and location, then ...
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| Automobile tires: road-force variation | 3/24/2009 |
Q: How does an automobile-service shop measure road-force variation? Why would the numbers (cold) of ...
A: Robert, Sometimes it's best to refer folks to places where there may be more than is needed to ...
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| Tractor Tyres | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I need new rear tyres for it the original size is 13/38. However, I am told that these are no longer ...
A: Tim, This is going to require some digging on my part. There are some old files that probably ...
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| tire upgrade | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I recently went to COSTCO to purchase 4 tires for my 2000 Chevy silverado. Its a 2500 ext cab. the ...
A: Bob, I hope you are not asking if it is true that Costco's policy is to only replace tires with the ...
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| Pickup Truck Tires | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Toyota Tacoma Off-Road TRD Pickup with tire size of LT 265/75R16. I no longer drive ...
A: Jack, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| repacing tires | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1999 Ford F350 Super Duty 4 wheel drive truck. Two weeks ago a person lost their load on ...
A: Mike, There are 2 issues here: 1) You should replace all 4 tires since 4X4's and all wheel drive ...
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| tire pressure | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 Ford Escape with 235/70R 16 Continental Contitrac tires installed. On the seide of the ...
A: Michael, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| 1992 Pick-up Truck F250 | 3/17/2009 |
Q: What size tires does this truck use. Thank you Regards
A: Arturo, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| tire age | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Jag XJ6 whose spare tire has never been out of the trunk. Can I assume that this is ...
A: Jack, Here's my standard response to questions about tire age: Recent bulletins from the tire ...
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| tire rotation | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I recently got two new tires for my Ford Ranger. The installer recommended that I put them on the ...
A: David, RWD vehicles generally have the same wear rate front to rear, although the pattern is ...
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| tire rotation | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I recently got two new tires for my Ford Ranger. The installer recommended that I put them on the ...
A: David, The rule is to put new tires on the rear regardless, and this is to prevent the rear end ...
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| Tire pressure | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I recently replaced my tires. I replaced them with a tire with the same speed rating as suggested. ...
A: Hugh, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| Michelin Zero-Pressure Tire Warranty - Need replacement at 28K miles! | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Our Michelin zero-pressure tires already require replacement at 28K mileage/27 months. We've had ...
A: Holly, There are a lot of reasons why a tire might not deliver the miles you might expect: Vehicle ...
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| Tire Failure | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a low mileage 2001 BMW M3 with the original front tires. I have heard about the risk of tire ...
A: Whitney, The advise applies to all passenger car tires. My standard recommendation is: Recent ...
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| Tire age / serial #'s | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I own a 1984 Monte Carlo with 15 k miles - I can't find any info on date codes for tires for my ...
A: Tom, Here's how to tell how old the tires are: First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of ...
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| Cracks in tire tread | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Lincoln Avaitor with 36400 miles on the origional tires. I am the origional. Had a ...
A: Chris, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ...
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| tire leak | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I had a blow out and had to buy a new Bridgestone tire for my Chrysler Sebring. It leaks when cold ...
A: Tammy, The odds of 2 tires leaking is .... well ...... staggering! I think the problem is the rim ...
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| tire splitting | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have 19 inch rims on my CLK 430 with Pirellis. 265/30 zr 19 93 y I have had to replace each tire ...
A: Tobias, I think the problem is the low aspect ratio. You could try using 3 to 5 psi more, or you ...
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| REPLACEMENT TIRES | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I own a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. Primarily my wife drives it and so therefore it only has about ...
A: David, No, a 40K mileage warranty says nothing about the quality and says everything about the ...
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| Trailer tire LT | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I just had 9x14.5 tires dismounted from rims that clearly have 7x14.5 Dexter stamped in them. ...
A: Sal, Rims and tires are sized differently. For example a P205/65R15 has an allowable rim width ...
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| tire pressure | 2/28/2009 |
Q: i recently bought a 1993 Suburban C1500 with LT265/75R16 tire size. what is the ideal tire pressure? ...
A: Sal, Tire Guides says that a 1993 Chevy Suburban C1500 originally came with P235/75R15 XL inflated ...
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| Toyota solara tire size | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I just bought Goodyear Eagle Response tires for my son's 1999 Toyota Solara. The old tire size read ...
A: Barry, You asked: "My question is how did he get by driving like this for over 2 years without ...
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| tire dimensions | 2/27/2009 |
Q: ... I am restoring a 1945 GMC but not to stock. I would like to make it my daily driver, and have ...
A: Dennis, For safety's sake, you need to put as large a tire on there as you can. Plus it will fit ...
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| tire dimensions | 2/27/2009 |
Q: ... I am restoring a 1945 GMC but not to stock. I would like to make it my daily driver, and have ...
A: Dennis, Coker tire has a brief write up on rim width: ...
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| tire dimensions | 2/26/2009 |
Q: ... I am restoring a 1945 GMC but not to stock. I would like to make it my daily driver, and have ...
A: Dennis, I can only help you so far. First, we need to establish for sure what width the rims are. ...
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| Pothole & Broken Valve Stem? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: So yesterday I went through a major pothole (almost 1 feet deep) and it scuffed the sidewall of my ...
A: AP, I don't think there's a problem with the tire. This would show up as a bulge in the sidewall. ...
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| Wanli Tires | 2/25/2009 |
Q: when i bought my car it had 20 inch wanli tires and verde rims. Now my 2 front tires are splitting ...
A: Julie, There is a possibility that they may adjust the tires, but it will be what is known in the ...
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| V rated tires or not | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Getting ready to put new tires on a 2005 Toyota Avalon. been a Michelin fan for a long time. Was ...
A: Tony, I guess it is somewhat hidden in there. But the variability of handling is high between ...
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| tires | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have an 06 dodge ram quad cab 4x4 short bed with less than 34000 miles on it. I was having a ...
A: That's for the additional information and the clarification. I suspect there are 2 issues: 1) The ...
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| cuffed tires | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Rear tires are cuffed makes a loud sound ,will that hurt my car,do I need to put new tires on? I'm ...
A: Margaret, I think you mean "cupped" tires - and that's really a wrong interpretation of ...
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| tires | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have an 06 dodge ram quad cab 4x4 short bed with less than 34000 miles on it. I was having a ...
A: Joe, Normally, when tires are the source of a vibration, rotating the tires results in the ...
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| Goodyear Wrangler RT-S P265/70/17 | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X2. It came with Goodyear Wrangler RT-S ...
A: Steve, Read what I said about the pressure printed on the sidewall: ...
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| Tire Pressure | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have replaced the Dunlop P275 60R18 tires on a 2006 Toyota LandCruiser with Falken Ziex S/TZ01 285 ...
A: Sam, According to Tire Guides, a 2006 Toyota Lad Cruiser originally came with P275/60R18's inflated ...
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| Tire pressure | 2/22/2009 |
Q: What is the correct tire pressure for p23570r16 on a Toyota Highlander 2005 2wd? I have just ...
A: Mike, Too low? Let me assure that the information I gave you is correct. Secondly, my answer for ...
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| Tire pressure | 2/22/2009 |
Q: What is the correct tire pressure for p23570r16 on a Toyota Highlander 2005 2wd? I have just ...
A: Mike, I've verified all the info you gave me using Tire Guides - a publication that summarizes ...
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| tires | 2/22/2009 |
Q: If you buy a car brand new how many miles should you be able to go on the tires before having to ...
A: Cindy, That's a tough question to answer because there are so many variables. 1) The vehicle ...
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| tire sizes | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have a used Nissan Altima 2001, the tire sizes specified on the door is P205/60R15. As I got this ...
A: Viks, I’m sorry, but in order to answer your question, I need to know how big the fenderwells are ...
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| tire sizes vs. spedo | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 2005 ram 4x4 quad cab slt.I felt as if the spedo was off and had it tested with a ...
A: Jim, http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp I used this calculator, and while tires do ...
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| Road Noise | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have driven my 2001 Honda accord 125,000 miles. I got over 60,000 miles on original tires and over ...
A: Harry, Road Noise from tires generally stems from 2 sources: 1) Tread pattern / Road texture ...
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| tire noise | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I own a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, I've maintained the car on its regular interval as suggested by ...
A: Ed, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| diffrent tread paterns | 2/18/2009 |
Q: i have one of those "i know everything" bosses. well one of the guys at my work just got a used ...
A: Douglas, Your boss has a point: Differences in tires - front to rear - could cause the vehicle to ...
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| tire load | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a Chrysler Pacifica. It came with Michelin Energy™ MXV4® Plus P235/65R17 104H. These tires ...
A: Jim, It is not unusual for the waxes in the rubber compounds to migrate to the surface and create a ...
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| camper tires | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 airstream 31' camper. The tires currently on the camper are 7.00-15 LT, with a load ...
A: Bob, A 7.00-15LT fits on a 5" to 6½" rim, is 7.95" wide and is 29.62" in diameter. It came in a ...
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| Tire Pressure | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I recently replaced my original OEM tires (BF Goodrich Rugged Trail 285/70/17 max load 2833 @ ...
A: James, It took me awhile, but I did find the tire size. It's a 123R Service Description. But this ...
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| Strut and Tire Replacement | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I drive a Pontiac 2005 Vibe. Okay, I went into the car repair shop for a routine replacement of a ...
A: Brook, There isn't enough information for me to make an assessment. I need to get a good ...
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| Tire Pressure | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I recently replaced my original OEM tires (BF Goodrich Rugged Trail 285/70/17 max load 2833 @ ...
A: James, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| tire load | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a Chrysler Pacifica. It came with Michelin Energy™ MXV4® Plus P235/65R17 104H. These tires ...
A: Jim, There is still a problem with the information you've given me. A 103 Load Index has a load ...
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| tire load | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a Chrysler Pacifica. It came with Michelin Energy™ MXV4® Plus P235/65R17 104H. These tires ...
A: Jim, There is something wrong in what you've told me. A P235/65R17 has a load index of 103, while ...
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| Winter Tires | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I live in Chicago and considering buying a 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport Manual Six Speed. It has the ...
A: Colleen, There is no reason that winter tires - or all season tires - can not be applied to ANY ...
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| Nitrogen filled tire maintenance | 2/14/2009 |
Q: What should be the process for maintaining nitrogen filled tires. I realize the psi is a little ...
A: Johan, I am not a fan of nitrogen inflation. While it does cause any issues, many of its benefits ...
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| inventor in need of help | 2/13/2009 |
Q: How do I go about getting the dimension or spec on a certain style rim? Say like the Pinnacle VIP, ...
A: Lester, The shape of the interface between the tire and the rim is governed by standards published ...
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| Pinhole on side wall of new tire ? | 2/12/2009 |
Q: It is said that you can't fixed a flat that has a pinhole on the side of a tire new or old! I had ...
A: Gil, The problem is that the sidewall undergoes a very complex range of motion so any "patch" has ...
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| different tire size | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I want to know if this is ok or what it may do to my vehicle!
A: Gregg, This is going down in load carrying capacity and that increases the risk of a load related ...
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| Tire rotation/jacking problem | 2/11/2009 |
Q: The local service station quoted her $65 to do so. I think the fee is rather pricey and that I can ...
A: Jonathan, First, check the owners manual for the jacking points on the car. I'll bet you can't ...
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| Tire PSI | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I recently had 2 tires replaced on a 2005 Mazda 3 hatchback. I am getting ready for a road trip and ...
A: Kara, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| radial alignment/toe-in/XL Tires. | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have read your other answers, and I appreciate your expertise. My 1972 Buick Centurion ...
A: Ben, Like a great many things, there are a lot of myths about tires and you are encountering some ...
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| dry-rot | 2/10/2009 |
Q: How long does it normally take new tires to dry-rot if they are being stored in an climate ...
A: Amanda, From the day tires are produced, the rubber starts to deteriorate. In order to make sure ...
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| Tire Compatibility | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 X-Type Jag with the V8 Sport Package. Tires that came with it are Michelin 235/50R17. ...
A: David, If I am not mistaken, early models of X type Jaguars are AWD. However, in 2003 a FWD ...
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| GoddYear Eagle F1 tires | 2/9/2009 |
Q: In July of '08 i purchased a set of 4 of the above in teh P255/45ZR 18 99W flavor. I travel very ...
A: Michael, Tire wear is a complex issue and simple answers do not do justice to the subject, but let ...
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| tires | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I purchased new tires for my Saab 5 months ago. I recently learned they are the wrong size. How ...
A: Debra, Let's start at the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly ...
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| tires size question | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i found a screeeming deal on 2 tires for our fun mover f650 fourwinds ,,,, what is on the coach ...
A: Scott, A 10R22.5 Load Range F has a load carrying capacity of 5205 (single) at 100 psi. It has a ...
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| Singel tire replacement on an AWD vehicle | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I drive a 2001.5 VW Passat 4motion AWD drive car. Due to a series of events I have a single tire ...
A: Diane, There have been plenty of reports of AWD vehicles having drivetrain failures due to ...
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| tire manufacture date - again | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Help identify tire manufacture date as I have numbers letters mixed. I understand there is suppose ...
A: S, I think need to look on the other side of the tires. Below the line is my standard write up ...
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| Recommended tire inflation pressure | 2/7/2009 |
Q: What is the recommended tire inflation pressure for a Cooper Discoverer A/T 31X10.50 R15 LT tire?
A: Jim, Recommended inflation pressures depend on a lot of things - among them are the load on the ...
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| tire pressure | 2/6/2009 |
Q: what pressure should the front and back tires be for a 2005 nissan altima? The info that you ...
A: Sandra, Below the line is my standard answer and I'm posting it for completeness. But I suspect ...
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| Tires cupping on Toyota Corolla | 2/4/2009 |
Q: My wife has a 2005 Toyota Corolla. She had Firestone tires put on the car last year and has had ...
A: Donald, Tires don't wear unevenly by themselves. It caused by the way the vehicle uses them. ...
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| My 2005 Tahoe | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I bought this car brand new, and it had a clicking noise when turning to any side; after six trips ...
A: Jose, I can't tell you what the clicking sound is, but I do not think it is related to the tire ...
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| CUPPING OF TIRES | 2/1/2009 |
Q: The Hyundai auto dealership says the undulating appearance of the tires is cupping caused by faulty ...
A: Ben, It takes lots of experience to distinguish between "Cupping" and "Irregular Wear" in modern ...
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| Travel Trailer Tires | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a travel trailer that has a gross wt. of 8500 lbs. The trailer has a tandem axle with ...
A: Eric, No. In fact passenger car tires are less durable. One of the problems with ST (Special ...
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| tire size | 1/30/2009 |
Q: what size tire come with the 1999 chevy silverado 1500 .. I have 285 75 r16's on it right now and ...
A: William, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Jeep tires | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. It needs new tires. The spare tire has never been used. ...
A: Clark, Here's the problem. The spare is now about 4 years old. You are going to match it with ...
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| All weather v. all seson tires | 1/29/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between all season and all weather tires. I know most people are used to all ...
A: Karin, The term "All Season" has been in use since the 1970's. If anything "All Weather" is the ...
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| P to LT tire replacement | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Is the following a unsuitable replacement tire for 2005 Nissan Titan Crew Cab, Off Road Pkg. ...
A: Brad, First you are to be congratulated for doing the methodology correctly. Now let's see if you ...
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| Cupping tires - shocks? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I took my Trailblazer to Tires Plus this weekend for an oil change and tire rotation. The tech ...
A: Regina, The term "cupping" is applied to quite a few different things. Technically it ought to be ...
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| Air Presure | 1/26/2009 |
Q: How do you find the air presure in a tire with out an air gauge?
A: John, The answer is you can not. However, if you take the load on the tire and divide by the size ...
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| age of tires | 1/22/2009 |
Q: the numbers i find are dot m6xo e6dr goodyear integrity p225/60r16 how old are they thank you
A: Leo, Here's how to tell how old the tires are: First locate the letters "DOT" on the sidewall of ...
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| rv tire difference | 1/22/2009 |
Q: i have a 1976 argosy p-30 made by airstream the question i have is concerning the tires . currently ...
A: Billy, First you need to find out what load range (or ply rating) the old tires are. (There might ...
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| different sizes on the car 55's front, 65's rear? | 1/18/2009 |
Q: We just purchased a 2004 Chevy Malibu that has 205/55/15's on the front and 205/65/15's on the rear. ...
A: Richard, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Air compressor tire inflateion question | 1/16/2009 |
Q: RE: my Nail Gun Air Compressor If I set the airline pressure at 32psi, and I inflate my car tire ...
A: Norm, No, you do not need a special regulator, BUT: 1) You need to verify that the gauge on the ...
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| Mixing diff load ratings | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My car takes a 95 load rating. I have the opportunity to get a good deal on the exact brand and ...
A: Steve, You didn't supply more details, but I'll bet the difference is between a tire with a "P" in ...
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| Mixing diff load ratings | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My car takes a 95 load rating. I have the opportunity to get a good deal on the exact brand and ...
A: Steve, There is usually some additional difference if there is a load range difference. The Rule: ...
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| Tire date Michelin trx 205/55 X 390 | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I thought I could read tire dates but this Michelin TRX 205/55 X 390 has me stumped
A: Ralph, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| Tire Pressure | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have a '97 GMC Jimmy SLT, 4x4, 4-door. Current tire is Goodyear Wrangler RT/S P235/75R15. My ...
A: Gene, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will ...
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| tire pressure - cross reference | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My vehicle is a 2009 Dodge 1500 TRX 4x4. Factory tires are 275/70R17. I recently put on Toyo ...
A: Kenneth, Normally I would go through a calculation where I would calculate the load carrying ...
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| tire pressure - cross reference | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My vehicle is a 2009 Dodge 1500 TRX 4x4. Factory tires are 275/70R17. I recently put on Toyo ...
A: Kenneth, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| Low profile tire trouble | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My tires have blown out 4 times in a year on NYC streets. (Car is a 2006 Mercedes S class.) I was ...
A: Melinda, The obvious answer is to avoid the pot holes - which can be difficult to do. The next ...
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| tires | 1/8/2009 |
Q: just bought a used 99 ford escort zx2, it has 215/35/18 nexen tires ,what should the tire pressure ...
A: Pamela, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| tires for Honda Odyssey | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My 2004 Odyssey LX needs new tires. I'm looking for tires that will be extremely safe and provide ...
A: Tracy, This is one of those "rules" sort of thing. The rule is: Do not install tires with a lower ...
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| Dual tires | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 2007 Class c motorhome, Ford E450 chassis. The OEM tires are LT225-75-16E and they are ...
A: Monte, The dual spacing for an LT225/75R16 is 10.2", while for an LT245/75R16, it is 11.34". ...
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| Equivalent tire size | 1/5/2009 |
Q: What is the nearest tire size equivalent to 30x9.50R15 in normal LT or passenger sizes. This is the ...
A: Joseph, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| Uneven tire wear pattern | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I noticed a sort of "fluttering" road noise when driving my 2008 Chevy Malibu Hybrid on any smooth ...
A: Curt, My experience is that the vehicle manufacturer's alignment specs are too wide by half. In ...
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| 7.50 R16 LT tires v. 245 75 R16 | 1/2/2009 |
Q: was wondering what the difference is between these types of tires. I have a gooseneck trailer with ...
A: David, A 7.50R16LT Load Range E has a maximum load carrying capacity of 2755 # (single) and 2470 # ...
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| 2008 Solara test drive - tire issues | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I felt a wobbling/swaying sensation driving at a slow speed in their parking lot. This could also ...
A: JP, I think the vehicle dealer has accurately described the situation. Tires will flat spot if not ...
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| Correct PSI ? | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I just brought a new car. The tire pressure monitor has been lit on my instrument panel. On the ...
A: Mark, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ...
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| tire speed rating | 12/30/2008 |
Q: is it safe to go one speed rating down if a vehicle calls for a v rating is it safe and legal to put ...
A: David, I tend to think of things as risks. The word "safe" sounds like an on / off switch: Either ...
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| Correct tire pressures for 225/70R15 Blizzak DMZ3 and Michelin LTX P225/70R15 tires | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I drive a 2001 Mazda B4000 XtraCab RWD pickup truck that I purchased used in 2002. The vehicle came ...
A: Dave, To my knowledge, nothing has ever been specified about the tolerance on tire pressure. Tires ...
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| Non OEM Tire Size | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have an 05 f250 4x4 with stock rims. The stock tires are 265/70/17 load E . I am considering ...
A: Tom, Please check the placard on your vehicle to be sure what I am about to write is correct. The ...
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| rim and tire strength | 12/23/2008 |
Q: There are standards for wheels/rim (e.g., TUV, DOT, JWL,VIA,etc.) and tires (load ratings) but I ...
A: Ken, I need to explain this by starting at a different point. There are indeed standards for both ...
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| Correct tire pressures for 225/70R15 Blizzak DMZ3 and Michelin LTX P225/70R15 tires | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I drive a 2001 Mazda B4000 XtraCab RWD pickup truck that I purchased used in 2002. The vehicle came ...
A: Dave, The plot thickens further! I have a book called Tire Guides that summarizes the vehicle ...
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| Tire replacement | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Daughter is the 2nd owner of a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, inline 6. The vehicle has 245/70/16 ...
A: Lorin, My book says that one of the optional tire sizes for a 2004 Grand Cherokee 4WD was a ...
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| Tires for my car | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix that currently has tires on it that are size 225/60/16 5 lug. Can ...
A: Joanie, This size is the most popular tire size. So if you are having problems, changing tire size ...
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| Tire Problem | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Tahoe that I just bought and I have noticed that it shakes at highway speeds, (from 65 ...
A: Justin, This is most likely irregular wear. Run your hand over the tire and see if you can't feel ...
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| Michelin Harmony life expectancy | 12/19/2008 |
Q: With regular rotation what is the normal life expectancy of Michelin Harmony tires on a Toyota ...
A: Daryl, I used to do testing with vehicle fleets. I had a a guy in St. Louis, who drove to Kansas ...
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| tires | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 2006 Hyundai Elantra with low profile tires and do not like the ride or handling on our ...
A: Mac, I’m sorry, but in order to answer your question, I need to know how big the fenderwells are on ...
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| cracks in tires | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have read all of the questions about tire cracks but found no answer to my question. I bought 4 ...
A: Elaine, Categorizing cracks is a difficult thing. So difficult that only a few people know that ...
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| dual tire equalization | 12/17/2008 |
Q: How important is it to have exact pressure in each of dual tires? Are the devices that keep equal ...
A: M, Yes, the pressure differential between duals is important. Pressure buildup is differnt between ...
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| worn tires. | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 2007 Hyundai Entourage which had Michelin tires on it. I went to get the vehicle ...
A: Rich, There are a couple of things you need to be aware of: 1) When a vehicle manufacturer ...
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| tire dry rot | 12/13/2008 |
Q: what causes tire dry rot?
A: Patty, Cracking is a natural result of the rubber aging process. The rate at which tires age ...
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| Wheel and tire sizes | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I am building a high mpg 3-wheel vehicle, with two wheels in the front like a car, and a small ...
A: Jim, One of the things that rims do is resist the sideways force generated within the tire by the ...
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| Wheel and tire sizes | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I am building a high mpg 3-wheel vehicle, with two wheels in the front like a car, and a small ...
A: Jim, Bead specs for tires vary considerably. The specs are highly dependent on the rim they are ...
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| Question about tire and wheel standards | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if you know a source where I can find federal standards for how wheel rims and tire ...
A: Jim, The Tire and Rim Association is one of the governing bodies for tire and rim standards. They ...
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| Truck tire pressures vs. load | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased a 2009 GMC 2500HD 4wd truck. The tire pressures called for on the sticker are ...
A: John, Thanks for the info. An LT245/75R16 has a load carrying capacity of 2335# @ 55 psi, and ...
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| Load Ratings | 12/6/2008 |
Q: Barry, I have read through some of your answers to questions on this matter. I have a 1/2 ton ...
A: Nathan, You've more or less hit the nail on the head. It's the 35 psi vs 50 psi thing. The spring ...
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| all terrain tires | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I own a Jeep Wrangle. What is the difference between all terrain and all season tires? I live in ...
A: Hannah, All tires are a compromise. All season tires compromise dry and wet weather traction for ...
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| Tire Wear | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Tahoe with new (<2 months) tires. When I changed oil I requested a tire rotation and ...
A: Jim, Most of the time, "Cupping Wear" is really "Irregular Wear", which is caused by misalignment ...
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| gasoline on tires | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My car was recently involved in an incident where a gas pipe line ruptured and thousands of gallons ...
A: Patrick, If the tires touched the gasoline for more than a few momemts, then they should be ...
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| Dry Rot Tires? | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Have a 2000 Toyota Cambry; tires replaced app '06; Recently the instructor in my grandson's ...
A: Jim, Rubber deteriorates over time and cracking is a symptom that the tire is aging. Small cracks ...
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| tires | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I drive an '02 Honda CRV with 38000 miles, 2WD. The owner's manual specifies 26psi, which I ...
A: Mark, Inflating a bit over the placard pressure is going to change a few things - many of which are ...
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| tires | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I drive an '02 Honda CRV with 38000 miles, 2WD. The owner's manual specifies 26psi, which I ...
A: Mark, It is fairly common for vehicle manufacturers to write tire specifications that are all ...
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| Accord: Tire Rotation & New Tire Noise | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I had my tires rotated, at 25k (no idea on previous rotation schedule since I just bought the car at ...
A: Tim, This is irregular wear and irregular wear is caused by misalignment and aggravated by ...
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| tire age | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Douglas tire -Walmart Where on tire do I find date of manufacture and how do I read code (if in ...
A: Christine, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits ...
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| trailer tire size conversion | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Can metric size tires be safely run on rims that originally held 7.00-15, 8-ply tires? I find ...
A: Dick, Sort of. When radials were first introduced, there were a number of complaints about rims ...
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| Can I put these tires on my minivan? | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I've got a set of 195/65 R15 snow tires from a 2006 mazda 3 that I no longer have. I was wondering ...
A: Matt, In engineering, the basic principle is to design the product (tires) so that it is capable of ...
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| chipping & chunking on tyres | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have a long wheel base VW Kombi TDi front wheel drive 2005 model. I am experiecing chipping and ...
A: Wouter, First, some of the specs that a vehicle manufacturer specifies are indeed a trade secret ...
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| CONTINENTAL TIRES | 11/26/2008 |
Q: THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF DOT CODE ARE 5306. DOES THAT MEAN THE MANUFACTURING DATE WAS THE 53RD WEEK OF ...
A: Joel, Yes, 5306 would mean the 53rd week of the year 2006. I know, there are only 52 weeks in a ...
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| Tire sizes | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Do you see any problems if I put 215-60-R16 winter tires on my 04 Honda Odyssey, which originally ...
A: Gavin, There's more to fitment than just bolt pattern. While the bolt pattern of the grand Marquis ...
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| tires | 11/24/2008 |
Q: the manufacture tire size for my 95 cutlass supreme is a 225/60R16, i currently have 215/60R16's on ...
A: Zach, By using the smaller size, not only is your speedometer not reading correctly, you're also ...
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| Sidewall cracking in Michelin lt245-75 16 | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of Michelin tires on a church van that are cracking in the sidewall. I took them to ...
A: Malvin, Part of the natural aging process of rubbers is cracking. It is a matter of degree rather ...
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| Tire sizes | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Do you see any problems if I put 215-60-R16 winter tires on my 04 Honda Odyssey, which originally ...
A: Gavin, I do se a problem. A Honda Odyessy has a 5X120mm bolt pattern, so the rims will not fit. ...
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| new tires | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a new Toyota 4x4 tacoma access cab.So am buying rubber.I live in Washington state in the ...
A: John, You said: "Now,I am aware if you do not constantly check a heavy tire for correct ...
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| chipping & chunking on tyres | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a long wheel base VW Kombi TDi front wheel drive 2005 model. I am experiecing chipping and ...
A: Wouter, Did you use EXACTLY the same tire on your Kombi when you replaced the first set? With the ...
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| What is the thickness of sdiewall of a tire? | 11/23/2008 |
Q: As I know from your answer, a puncture tire on sidewall is unrepairable. My rear tire often hit the ...
A: Wuci, The problem with a repair in the sidewall is the hole. Sidewalls undergo a lot of movement ...
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| corvette tires date of manufacture | 11/21/2008 |
Q: i just purchased four new goodyear tires for my 1999 corvette for 1700.00. two of the tire have a ...
A: Kenneth, Let's review the basics: DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters ...
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| winter tire vs A/T tire | 11/20/2008 |
Q: my name is jason i have a 2006 MB ML350 with 235/65r/17 all-season tire it's about 70000km i am ...
A: Jason, First, I can't tell you what will work best for you as this is highly dependent on the ...
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| DOT Number | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have read your many responses on this topic but am still not sure about the answer. I have been ...
A: Ed, Somewhere on the tire it is going to tell you where the tire is made. It might be one only one ...
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| DOT Number | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have read your many responses on this topic but am still not sure about the answer. I have been ...
A: Ed, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| TIRE FAILURE | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS FOR YOU REGARDING STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES. MAINTENANCE RECORDS ON ...
A: Donna, Let me divide this up: 1) MAINTENANCE RECORDS ON THIS TIRE SHOWS THAT IT WAS PLUGGED 4 ...
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| tire balancing | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Wondering if you've had any experience or know-how regarding at- home wheel and tire balancing? I've ...
A: Rick, Your device is a simple static balancer. It will work well for fairly narrow tires - such as ...
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| Tire Inflation | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Do recommend to go with the car manufacturer' reccommendation or the tire manufacturer's ...
A: JJordan, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| 215 tires on 225 rims | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I had my summer tires exchanged for winter tires yesterday - they said that 215 tires would fit on a ...
A: Hans, There is a bunch of important information missing from your post. What is the year of your ...
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| tire pressure | 11/16/2008 |
Q: what is the factory settings for scion xa tire pressure 195*60*15 front and rear thank you matt
A: Macie / Matt, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire ...
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| Car tire life | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I have been reading about the danger of tire aging. I purchased my new car 2 years ago, and just ...
A: Day, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| Tire size for my van | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I know my van is suppose to have 225/60R17 tires on it and that is what is on it. But I want to get ...
A: Natasha, That would be going down in load carrying capacity and that increases the risk of a load ...
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| Tire cracking | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 Ford SportTrac with Goodyear RT/S tires 255/70/16. The tires have 75K miles on them ...
A: Ken, Where do you live? Recent annoucements from the tire compnaies say there is an age limit to ...
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| one tire scrapped, what to do? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: i noticed recently that my wife has a quarter sized fillet that was peeled from her sidewall. ...
A: Mark, In this case, I think it would be OK to replace a single tire with the same identical tire. ...
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| tire plug and safety | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I had a tire plug put in to seal a nail hole in a radial tire Goodyear Assurance tripl tre. The ...
A: Keith, If you have described this accurately, the tire is not repairable. The Rubber Manufacturers ...
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| Excessive cupping on rear tires | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My 2001 Grand Prix (150k miles) has been developing a progressively worse vibration when I ...
A: Jim, This is caused by misalignment and aggravated by insufficient tire rotation practices and ...
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| applicable tire pressure | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have an '07 CX7 with a 255 55 18 tires mounted. What is the applicable tire pressure you can ...
A: Robert, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| conversion | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Barry, Hello,I hope you can help me out.I'm restoring a 1948 1 ton pickup,and having problems ...
A: Geoff, You are not going to like this answer. But first I have to establish some critical data: ...
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| Tire problem and warranty | 11/5/2008 |
Q: ..our 2000 Neon has been shaking in the front and pulling to the right. Took to reputable service ...
A: Chuck, First thing to do is to establish why there is a pull. Swap the front tires left to right. ...
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| Am I safe with a bigger tire of my MX6 | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Barry, I drive a Mazda MX6 LS 1993. 2.5 liter v6. I've always used the 205x55x15 tire. However, I ...
A: Robert, First, you have to understand I don't have charts that show the size of the fenderwells for ...
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| Tires | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My Lexus ES330,2006, came with P215/55R17, 93V Michelin tires. Would it be safe to switch to ...
A: Tim, Read the article below. It explains speed rating and load index. ...
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| Tires on my 4Runner | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 2003 4Runner and have had the tires balanced and rotated along with the 4 wheel ...
A: Mathew, The problem was the vehicle was out of alignment and that caused the tires to wear ...
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| four new tires | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I purchased four new tires in May for my 2002 Nissan maxima from Pep boys. Since than I have had it ...
A: Stacy, Have them show you where the leaks are. I am sure they will show you they are between the ...
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| tire size | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Nissan Quest 1994 model kindly advise me what is the size of the tire for my mini van. ...
A: Shakeel, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Tire Puncture Repair | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I recently had a tire which went flat due to a screw in the tread (no damage to the sidewall). It ...
A: Tom, Plugs are considered temporary repairs. They do not seal 100% of the time, plus they do not ...
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| Viva4 tires | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I had bought 80k Viva 4 Tires plus the warranty in 2004. The tread wore out with in two years. I ...
A: Amanda, You have to take these transactions as separate each time it happens. So starting with the ...
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| Tire Repair | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have tire punctured twice (nail and screw). The punctures were about 3 inches apart. The tire ...
A: Dan, I agree with the advisor. Punctures are discontinuities in the material and while repairs ...
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| studded tires on 4wd | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 4WD Toyota Tacoma pick up. Several years ago I purchased 2 studded tires which I have ...
A: Edward, Yes, there is a problem any time you have different tires on any position of a 4X4 or All ...
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| Tire Size | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My car currently has 215-60R-15 all seasons installed. When I went to buy winter tires the dealer ...
A: Alex, In order to maintain the load carrying capacity going down in width 10 (a single increment) ...
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| Tires & Gas Mileage | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I read you answer on this topic and do not understand how a narrow tire would get worse gas mileage ...
A: Dennis, Ah ...... Mmmmm..... Could point out where I said that? Because narrower tires give ...
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| Tire Size | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Why do trucks have larger tire size than cars? what about a tractor? and could you describe how the ...
A: M Sharifirad, I'm not sure what you mean by "describe more about the first factor". If you looked ...
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| mfg. date of tires | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Where do I find the manufacturing date on a tire?
A: Kathy, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| tire substitution | 10/26/2008 |
Q: For 2005 Hyundai Sonata, can I switch from a 205/60/16 tire to studded snows that are 205/55/16?
A: Jodi, I’m sorry, but in order to answer your question, I need to know how big the fenderwells are ...
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| Toyo Garit KX fit | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I just got a standard 1998 BMW 328is with an odd tire situation: Hankook winter W404 in the front ...
A: Calin, First let me state that BMW's have alignment issues relative to tire wear. The specified ...
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| Tire Size | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Why do trucks have larger tire size than cars? what about a tractor? and could you describe how the ...
A: M Sharifirad, The load carrying capacity of a tire is determined by 4 factors: 1) The volume of ...
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| tire inflation | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I am working on an article about teenagers and tire pressure. I want to include some information ...
A: Donna, The leading cause of tire failures is underinflation. Underinflation has caused 1,000's of ...
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| winter tire sizes | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 and want to outfit it with winter tires, but not sure what ...
A: Don, Going narrower and taller is generally a good idea for winter tires. But you can't do that as ...
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| different tires in front 2002 mitsubishi eclipse | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I just realized the tires on the front of my 2002 eclipse are hankook ventus hrII 215/50r17 9H. The ...
A: Robin, What a messy situation!! First, it doesn't matter what kind of weights are used - the tire ...
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| Tires | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a noise that I thought was a bearing, but my dealer says it's my tires. The car is a 2005 BMW ...
A: John, It's the wear pattern that is generating the noise. May be you can see the wear pattern, may ...
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| Hard Riding Tires | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Barry - I purchased a set of Cooper Discoverer AT tires for my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I found ...
A: Jared, I just read up Rubicon's Budget Boost and if you used that - or something similar - that ...
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| Roadtrek wandering | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My husband & I also own a 1996 Roadtrek, Dodge 350 maxivan. We just bought the unit and put new ...
A: Darlene, Did you get the vehicle aligned? As I indicated earlier, toe out will cause wandering - ...
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| Hard Riding Tires | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Barry - I purchased a set of Cooper Discoverer AT tires for my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I found ...
A: Jared, There are so many variables involved here that we need to start with the basics: 1) Did ...
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| Alloy tires leaking 5psi/week | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have OEM tires (alloy wheels) on my '01 Forester. 2 of them leak 5 psi/week, the other 2 leak 3 ...
A: Garion, First, driving on underinflated tires is never a good idea - and it's dangerous both from a ...
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| Vehicle Placard | 10/17/2008 |
Q: The vehicle placard is missing from my 1990 GMC c2500 Diesel pickup, we ran the VIN at the local ...
A: Rod, In most cases there are many versions of GM pickups and it's hard for me to sort out which ...
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| Correct Tire Pressure for Custom Tires | 10/17/2008 |
Q: 80H tires on my 1997 VW Golf (Trek edition 4 door 2.0L), and I'm curious to know what pressure I ...
A: Charles, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Inner Tire Wear -- Ridge formed (cupping?) | 10/17/2008 |
Q: If you can see the pic at this link: http://img159.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00146xo7.jpg it ...
A: Chris, The first thing I notice is that the tires are very nearly worn out. The second thing I ...
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| Tire Load Differences | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Volvo S80. I just had 4 new ires installed. I just noticed that the tire load rating ...
A: Paul, You didn't include the letters and the tires current on the vehicle have a letter "P" in ...
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| do speed ratings on tire need to match | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Barry, Thank you in advance for your advice. I am in need of 2 tires on my 2003 Honda Odyssey. I ...
A: Cheryl, Yes, it's not a good idea to have an odd tire on the vehicle. But I suspect that the ...
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| Just bought two GoodYear tires, one has no date on it! | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I came across this website as I began to learn how some tires are sold as brand new, even though ...
A: Matthew, The date code only needs to appear on one side, so look on the other side. I am of the ...
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| Tire Load Differences | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Volvo S80. I just had 4 new ires installed. I just noticed that the tire load rating ...
A: Paul, I think I need more information: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – ...
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| Old Trailer Tire Size | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I am the Transportation Officer of the Indiana Wing Civil Air Patrol. I have an 1983 Parkhurst ...
A: Maury, If the tire will hold air - even if over the course of several hours - why not use it and ...
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| incorrect tire load / danger | 10/14/2008 |
Q: i just got new tires. the car was riding rough. someone said to check the inside of the door to ...
A: Kim, This is dangerous and could lead to a load related tire failure - which sometimes has tragic ...
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| cupping on tires | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Audi A4 all wheel drive and it is certified used car. When i purcased the car the ...
A: Nate, There are several tests to tell if they are bad: 1) Bounce test: Step on the bumper and ...
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| tyre size | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I drive a 97 Ford Taurus standard tire size 205/65/15 I have been told to fit 215/60/15 and that ...
A: Martin, Here's a tire calculator to help with the diameter question. ...
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| Goodyear missing DOT code | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I just had 4 new Goodyear Assurance TripleTred tires put on by my local garage. When checking for ...
A: Peter, The date code only has to appear on one side, so look on the other side. DOT codes are a 10 ...
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| Goodyear Eagle RSA | 10/11/2008 |
Q: Barry, i hope you can help me, i have bought tyres and here in the middle east they can be suspect ...
A: Mike, Look on the other side. The Date Code is only required on one side. DOT codes are a 10 to ...
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| Heavy recreational trailer | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have a horse/recreational trailer that weighs about 20-25 fully loaded. I have G rated tires on it ...
A: Carl, First, I think the GVW of the trailer is supposed to be when it is fully finished (and fully ...
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| Tire size | 10/9/2008 |
Q: What is the equal tire from a 6:00 X 14" to a 15" in todays tire size thanks Jerry ANSWER: Jerry, ...
A: Jerry, Thanks for the info. I was afraid that the 6.00-14 might have been a honest to goodness ...
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| Directional Tires | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Sinlge directional tires. Is there such a thing? Well I think I may have these tires on my car. The ...
A: John, Directional tires will have an arrow on the sidewall pointing in the direction of rotation. ...
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| Fuel efficient tires | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Is there much difference in fuel effieiency of different tires and which are the best?
A: Merle, There are differences between tires in regards to fuel consumption. Here's a piece on the ...
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| Heavy recreational trailer | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a horse/recreational trailer that weighs about 20-25 fully loaded. I have G rated tires on it ...
A: Carl, I assume that 20 to 25 means 20,000# to 25,000 pounds. That's quite a range. So I suggest ...
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| Tire size | 10/8/2008 |
Q: What will happen if I put P255/70R/16 on a 95Chevy 3/4 ton truck? It has P265/70R16 on it now.
A: LeaAnna, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| OEM Age specifications for tires | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Do you happen to know what the car manufacturers specify or recommend as to the maximum age of a ...
A: Roxanna, Vehicle manufacturers only have a specification for the age of tires that arrive at their ...
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| China RV Tire 8R19.5 | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Had two blow outs on one trip. Found tire without DOT knowledge, and it was made in china and had ...
A: Ron, I don't think you captured the DOT Code. DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near ...
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| truck loan capacities | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Barry, we have a 2000 F350 with standard 16" tires. We carry a 4100# (wet) 2007 Lance Camper and ...
A: NJK, Your first step ought to be to call Ford and find ought what the load capacity and the towing ...
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| date codes on Assurance comfort tread | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I thought I knew how to read the date codes, but find I am a dummy this time. I just had four of the ...
A: Ken, Yup, I can help. Look on the other side. The date code only has to appear on one side. DOT ...
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| Tire size | 10/6/2008 |
Q: What is the equal tire from a 6:00 X 14" to a 15" in todays tire size thanks Jerry
A: Jerry, You should be aware that a 6.00-14 was a pretty small tire even for the time. Going up in ...
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| Goodyear Wrangler | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Last Fall I had Goodyear Wrangler tires installed on my 2002 Excursion. One tire will not balance. I ...
A: Tom, Try looking on the other side of the tire. The Date Code is only required on one side. But ...
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| quite tires | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 2001 honda accord sedan it came with low profile tires it looks sharp but the ...
A: Frank, This is a common problem with low profile tires and there isn't much you can do except to ...
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| Different tires on the front and rear. | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I want to put new 17-inch tires on a 1987 Buick Grand National, with wider ones on the rear. I can ...
A: Rick, Obviously the best situation is to have 4 of the same tire on the car. Having a mix of ...
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| dealer swapped tires? | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My fiance recently took her car into the dealership to have an oil change and tire rotation ...
A: Brian, There are bits and pieces of information that are either missing or do not make sense. So ...
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| mounting 22" tires on a 22.5" wheels | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I currently have 22.5" wheels/tires on my dually pickup & was wondering if 22" tires will fit on the ...
A: Jason, DO NOT - repeat - DO NOT mount 22" tires on 22.5" rims. The rim diameter is the rim ...
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| psi | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Please give me the correct psi for a Goodyear Viva 2 P215/70R15. I have two on the front of my ...
A: Angela, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ...
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| Tires pressure | 10/2/2008 |
Q: today I bought a set of tires Cooper ATR discoverer 265/70 R18 filled to 36PSI 260KPA ,frankly I'm ...
A: Lamine, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| "V" & "H" ratings | 10/2/2008 |
Q: What is the difference in tires with the H & V ratings? Is the V actually worth the additional ...
A: Esther, You've no doubt read up on the difference in the speed ratings. If not read this: ...
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| RV tires | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 32ft fifth-wheel camper/trailer with two axles. Weight is probaly 9,500 lbs. Tires are 15 ...
A: Chuck, This is a vehicle issue. Tires do not wear unevenly unless the alignment is off. So you ...
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| Tires for an electric S10 pickup | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Barry -- I have converted a 2002 Chevy S10 shortbed pickup to all-electric power. Specifically: I ...
A: Steve, I’m going to make a number of assumption and they ought to be obvious as I go along. The ...
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| Tire Pressure Confusion | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I'm confused. My car manual tells me that Toyota recommends 60 psi for the tires in my Corrola, but ...
A: Alex, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will ...
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| Replacement for OEM Tires | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Re: 1997 Geo Tracker - 4-door - 4WD automatic, with manual locking front hubs The original tires on ...
A: Wayne, First, you should never find yourself in a position where you have to replace only 2 tires ...
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| tire noise/searching | 9/30/2008 |
Q: .. I just purchased a 2009 Prius with the touring option, which came with Bridgestone ...
A: Dennis, Is the only time this happens is when the pavement has grooves in it? If so, you have ...
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| Tires for an electric S10 pickup | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Barry -- I have converted a 2002 Chevy S10 shortbed pickup to all-electric power. Specifically: I ...
A: Steve, Thanks for the information, but before I can answer your questions I need to get some more ...
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| Tire Pressure | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have 16' Lamar dump bed trailer. I can't find and placard. It has 10.00lb tandem axles. It came ...
A: Albert, Let's assume that the 2 10,000# axles are needed as well as 4 tires, whose load carrying ...
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| Tire noise | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I just had the front end aligned and tires rotated. The front tires had a fair amount of wear mostly ...
A: Sue, What you have is irregular wear. Irregular wear is caused by misalignment and aggravated by ...
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| tires and fuel efficiency | 9/28/2008 |
Q: For safety reasons, I am writing for my 7th grade kid. He has to come up with a science project. He ...
A: Irene, Tires are tested for rolling resistance using a machine dedicated to that purpose. There ...
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| Tires for an electric S10 pickup | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Barry -- I have converted a 2002 Chevy S10 shortbed pickup to all-electric power. Specifically: I ...
A: Steve, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| tires | 9/25/2008 |
Q: what does it mean when the says the belt is gone on the inside of tire and what can happen if not ...
A: Hope, This does not make sense. Belts on a tire do not just disappear and they aren't replaced. ...
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| Tire only leaks when mounted on vehicle and in certain position. | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I bought a used Focus back in March. A week or two later my tire went flat. I brought it to a tire ...
A: Brian, It might help if you told me the location of the leak on the tire - center of the tread, ...
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| 8r tires | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My motorhome has 225/70/19.5 tires on it now. Think about 8r tires. I know there a little taller and ...
A: Bill, A 225/70R19.5 has overall diameter of 31.93", has an allowable rim width range of 6" to 6 ...
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| tires- dry rot | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I just bought a car three and a half months ago. This past Sunday, my passenger front tire blew out. ...
A: Carina, I disagree. Tires do not blow out from dry rot. While the tires might be old - and they ...
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| Tires | 9/23/2008 |
Q: what is the differences between 225/45/17 vs. 225/55/17 tires for AWD (Jaguar X-type), will this ...
A: Wen, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Different tires, with reverse tread | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I recently bought one new tire from a tire dealer, and after I got home I noticed that the tread was ...
A: Paul, Do the tires have directional arrows on the sidewall? If so, then the tire needs to be ...
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| xl tires and lt tire ride quality | 9/22/2008 |
Q: same size tire but an xl, it can carry more weight with additional air added to it above max ...
A: Dennis, The basic principle is that the load a tire can carrying depends on many things - and ...
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| chaging tire sizes | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 93 CADILLAC SEVELLE WITH 225/60/16 TIRE SIZE. I HAVE A SET OF 17IN. RIMS I WANT TO PUT ON ...
A: Leron, If you want to have the ride the same - or improve - you should not go larger in rim ...
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| LOAD RANGE/TIRES | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I BOUGHT A '96 FORD E250 VAN..(Handicapped with passenger side wheelchair lift installed)..Presently ...
A: Tony, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Can tire sizes be changed? | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a Ford F-250 short bed 4x4 diesel pickup. I need the diesel power but only use the pickup ...
A: Bruce, P metric tires are designed for passenger cars and have to be derated so they can be used on ...
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| Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor Date Code | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Could you help me find out the manufacturing date of a set of four new P265/70R17 113T tires? All ...
A: Tom, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| Tires & Hitch Weight | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Order and received a 2007 Cameo by Carriage in April 2007. Labor Day 2008 had a tire go bad - front ...
A: DJ, Sounds like you have done a lot of homework. It's been my experience that trailers need to ...
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| Hairline Cracks in Tires | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My tire dealer inspected my tires and saw hairline cracks all over the tread area and some on the ...
A: Sarah, I can't make an assessment without looking at the cracks. Superficial cracks might be OK, ...
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| Tire cupping | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Barry, Is tire cupping always on the rear, other than perhaps a bad bearing on the front? I have ...
A: John, The term "cupping" is widely misused. What you probably have is "irregular wear", which is ...
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| Increasing tire size on 2005 Toyota Sienna | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am in the market for a third set of tires for a 2005 Toyota Sienna LE FWD(the OEM Michelins and ...
A: Craig, There is no reason a size change should affect tire wear - except for a change in load ...
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| tire cupping/ feathering | 9/17/2008 |
Q: my 07 dodge caliber, dunlop sp50's has developed "cupping, feathering" on all 4 tires it has 14K mi ...
A: Greg, This type of wear is caused by misalignment and aggravated by low inflation pressure. ...
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| wrong tires for 3/4 ton | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I had two tires installed on a 3/4 ton Dodge 2500 diesel Big O tires installed a P rated tire ...
A: Pat, Those are the wrong tires and they are dangerous. They do not have enough load carrying ...
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| alignment and... | 9/14/2008 |
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, It could be either end, but I believe your Safari has a solid rear axle, so it's hard to have ...
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| alignment and... | 9/14/2008 |
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, What you have is one sided wear,and that's an alignment issue. However, underinflation will ...
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| tire valve stem replacement | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have never replaced a value stem any tricks, dos it nerd lob or seal? BJ
A: BJ, For snap in valves, there is a tool that screws onto the end of the valve that makes this very ...
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| tires cupping | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I own a 2008 scion xd. My problem is all 4 of my tires are cupping. The Toyota dealership is telling ...
A: Brian, While technically cupping is caused by bad shocks or out of balance tires, the term is used ...
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| Tire Manufacture | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am a Mechanical Engineering student studying in Australia sitting a unit called Engineering ...
A: Erika, There are a couple of resources you might draw upon. The Rubber Manufacturers Association, ...
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| mixing tires | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have 1995 toyota camry with Michelin XSE tires. one of them got busted and the dealer said I could ...
A: George, The best situation is to have 4 identical tires on a vehicle - brand trade name state of ...
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| Correct Tires for Tandem Car Hauler | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I bought a used tandem axel car hauler. It has 4 different brands of radial tires and at least two ...
A: Charlie, Let's assume your values are correct. I'll skip all the math and tell you that an ...
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| Tire Pressure | 9/11/2008 |
Q: What is the optimum tire pressure I should use on my tires? I have P275/55/20 Capitol TP9000 ...
A: Brian, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| tires | 9/10/2008 |
Q: can i mount a 255/40/18 on a 18x8 rim safetly. bf goodrich web site says rim width for that size ...
A: Jimmy, CAN you mount a 255/40R18 on an 8" rim? Sure!! SHOULD you mount a 255/40R18 on an 8" rim? ...
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| 1983 Mercedes Turbo Diesel | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My 300D is showing a speed of about 8% faster than what the actual speed of the car is going (GPS ...
A: Robert, We need to do this in steps: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – ...
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| tire diameter | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I bought new tires for the front of my car because they seemed to be going bald. They are the same ...
A: Jamie, Honda has the answer. It is their transmission and they will be able to tell you how ...
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| tire dates | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have goodyear wrangler tires on my vehicle. Could you please decipher the following ...
A: Nancy, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| S-rating on tires | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Is the S rating on tires important? I haven't heard anything about it before now, when my wife was ...
A: jon, The 3 digits after the tire size are called the Service Description. The Service Description ...
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| tire tread crack | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I purchased four New general tires 185/65/R15 altimax HP for my 89 Volvo 740. I notice that one of ...
A: Kin, Without looking at the tires, it is hard to be exact, but it sounds like this the result of ...
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| 5th wheel tire blowots | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My husband and I bought a 2008 Stellar 31ft 5th wheel. 4th trip had a blowout. its not our first ...
A: Jana, I have never been able to completely figure this out, but it seems the problem exists ...
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| tire noise | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have purchased a 2006 mustang, it has a noise that sounds like a wheel bearing is going. I have ...
A: John, I agree. Irregular wear patterns can sound like bad wheel bearings. Irregular wear is ...
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| Age of my tires... | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My husband recently purchased "used" tires on craigslist and we're trying to figure out how old they ...
A: Linda, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| Who's right????? | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I own a 1992 Gulfstream motor home (class C) built on a Ford E-350 chassis that specifies ...
A: Paul, You are correct. My ability to think is a lot faster than my 2 fingers can type - and that ...
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| Who's right????? | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I own a 1992 Gulfstream motor home (class C) built on a Ford E-350 chassis that specifies ...
A: Paul, Kai Tire is correct. Your local repair shop was wrong. Here's what to do: First confront ...
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| Proper load range for 2003 F350 7.3L diesel crewcab | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Barry, I purchased a set of tires for my 2003 F-350 crewcab with a 7.3L diesel which the tire shop ...
A: Steve, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| Cooper CS4 Tires | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I can't find a manufacture date on my new tires. Can you tell me how or what the date is? The only ...
A: Patsy, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| tire speed ratings | 8/30/2008 |
Q: The factory equiped tires on my car, a 1996 Infiniti G20, had an 88H load/speed rating. My front ...
A: David, Putting the best tires on the rear is basically this: If you lose control of the front ...
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| tire speed ratings | 8/29/2008 |
Q: The factory equiped tires on my car, a 1996 Infiniti G20, had an 88H load/speed rating. My front ...
A: David, It's not a good idea to mix speed ratings within a vehicle. And it's best to have the best ...
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| Aftermarket wheels and tires | 8/29/2008 |
Q: Barry- I have a 2004 2500 Ram 4x4. The placard on the truck for the front lists LT265/70 R17-E ...
A: Eric, To get the same load carrying capacity as the tires currently on your vehicle: LT265/70R17 ...
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| Cooper tires | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to find the date of my Cooper tires. I understand the 3 and 4 digit code following the ...
A: Mark, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| matching sizes | 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, This is a question you need to ask Bridgestone, but it sounds to me like you've identified a ...
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| repo tires you referrred to... | 8/25/2008 |
Q: What are repo tires? ANSWER: Adam, I'm not sure what you may be looking at, but it could mean ...
A: Adam, Thanks. It was as I suspected. How to avoid? These tires will be advertized as authentic ...
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| repo tires you referrred to... | 8/25/2008 |
Q: What are repo tires?
A: Adam, I'm not sure what you may be looking at, but it could mean "reproduction" - meaning tires ...
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| Load range | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 F250 4 X 4 reg cab. original tires LT265-75R16 load range E. i would like to put on ...
A: Vince, The stock rims on your truck are 7" wide. An LT285/75R16 requires a minimum of a 7 1/2" ...
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| Roll Resistance | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Barry, both our passenger vehicles need new shoes. We drive mostly highway. Been reading about a ...
A: Al, I explain all of this here: http://www.geocities.com/barrystiretech/rrandfe.html But the ...
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| science project | 8/21/2008 |
Q: my son is doing a science project on tires , his question is , is there anything else tires can be ...
A: Brandi, The word "tires" is used to describe the portion of the wheel that contacts the road ...
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| Load range E or C | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I own a used 84 GMC C2500 3+3 non-dually 2WD long bed Camper Special pickup with a curb weight of ...
A: Ed, According to Tire Guides, this vehicle probably originally had LT215/85R16's inflated to 51 psi ...
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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, Tires do not wear more on the inner portion of the tire unless the vehicle is out of ...
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| Tire balencing - types | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I just came from my local tire shop, which is one of the better and faster ones in town (a community ...
A: John, Balancing is a mass distribution problem. Static balance only takes care of the imbalance in ...
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| Changing Tire Size | 8/18/2008 |
Q: My '03 Toyota Celica has P195/60R15 H tires. Generally, what should I expect if these tires are ...
A: Bob, Aside from a speedometer (and odometer) error of 3% - which will cause you to think you are ...
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| warped tires | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I purchased 4 new Eldorado tires 18 months before a terrible shimmy developed in the front of my ...
A: Anna, Here's the way warranties work. If you have a problem with a product, you return the product ...
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| Excessive wear on the inner portions of the rear tires (Gmc 3500) | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a used truck from a supposed reputable dealership. I have now driven it 220 ...
A: Christof, The first thing you should do is get an alignment. Be sure to ask for a printout. What ...
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| TIRE CHOP | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My 2007 Dodge Dakota had extreme tire chop on front tires on outside tread at 6,000 miles (Goodyear ...
A: Kenny, I suggest you take it somewhere else for an alignment. This is one of those cases where I ...
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| Goodyear Assurance Tripletred | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My mom has had three blow outs in the last 7 months after she got the consumer report recommended ...
A: Dawn, There is a recall on tire valves: The recall number is 08T018000 ...
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| tire pressure | 8/15/2008 |
Q: We recently put a set on Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tires on my wifes 2007 Pontiac G6-GT sedan. ...
A: ray, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Tire Noise | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I just replaced the original tires (after driving 65,000 miles) on my 2003 Acura 2.3TL with the ...
A: Nitin, No, the tires are not defective. However, it may be the characteristic of the tires. But ...
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| Tire Noise | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I just replaced the original tires (after driving 65,000 miles) on my 2003 Acura 2.3TL with the ...
A: Nitin, Tire noise comes from three areas - the tires, the road surface, and the interaction between ...
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| tire repair question | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have brand new 20 inch tires that I stupidly did not put road hazard on. I hit something in the ...
A: Dee, The only area of a passenger car tires that is repairable is the tread area, not including the ...
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| Front tire inflation for truck with camper | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Barry: I have a Ford F350 Diesel that I carry a camper on. The placard on the door post states the ...
A: Mike, Look at the placard again. There should be the letters "GAWR" with a value for the front and ...
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| Bump | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I assume this is a tire problem---not sure. I have noticed a constant "bump-bump bump" when my 2004 ...
A: Keefe, See if you can determine what corner it is coming from - at the very least whether it is ...
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| bolt pattern | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have some old wheels with a 3 lug pattern. Do you know what they fit.
A: Eric, The only cars that used 3 bolt holes were French. Renault, Citroen, Peugeot come to mind. ...
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| tire pressure | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 camery. The tire is p215/60R16 94v On the side it says that the psi should be 44 max. ...
A: David, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Truck tires w/ Cab over Camper | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Barry, hello! My husband and I recently acquired a new GMC-2500HD and are hoping to take it camping ...
A: Becky, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| steering vibration as 60 MPH | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a Lincoln LS 2004 with an intermittent shake (vibration) in the steering wheel at 60 MPH. On ...
A: Jack, At this point, I think you can rule out pretty much everything from the tire end of things. ...
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| Wrong tire load causing problems? | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Silverado 2500. It comes factory with 255 tires. I bought some used tires that are a ...
A: Chase, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Tire inflation pressure | 8/9/2008 |
Q: What is the proper tire pressure for Falken XIEX ZE912 215/60R16 95H M+S on Honda CRV 2000, 2 wheel ...
A: Les, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Wheels/tires of 99 mercury cougar | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My son wants to bid on some rims that are 4x108. The tires are Falken 205/40zR17 84w. He is fixing ...
A: Jan, It is important that ALL the rim parameters fit the vehicle. Bolt circle: 4 X 107.9mm - and ...
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| passenger vs light truck | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Nissan Titan 2005 which has 245/75/17 tires. I ordered 4 Michelin LT tires for it but was ...
A: Joe, this isn't a case of right or wrong. This is a case what's the best. Yur truck came with P ...
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| tire pressure | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a ford E150 american conversion van. it is a leftover brand new 2006. It has ...
A: Pauline, According to Tire Guides, a 2006 Ford E-150 came with P235/70R16 Extra Load tires (just ...
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| Michelin tire out of round | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I bought a set of Michelin Sport Pilot MMX tires about 5 years ago for a custom car. The tires sat ...
A: Darvin, First confirm the tire is moving relative to the rim. Mark the location of the valve stem ...
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| TIRES AND RIMS | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I HAVE AN 1989 FORD MUSTANG LX WITH A 5.0 ENGINE IT HAS 245 45 16 TIRES ON IT THEY NEED TO BE ...
A: Mike, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will ...
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| Michelin Tires on Chrysler minivan | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We purchased 4 Michelin Harmony tires for our 2003 minivan in May 08, right after we noticed the van ...
A: Leon, So if the front tires were switched side to side and the pull didn't change, then it is the ...
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| Michelin Tires on Chrysler minivan | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We purchased 4 Michelin Harmony tires for our 2003 minivan in May 08, right after we noticed the van ...
A: Leon, One last test. Swap the front tires. If the pull changes, it's the tires. If the pull ...
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| Volvo S60 tire presure | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 Volvo S60 2.4 (not turbo) but replaced the wheels and tires with 205.55.R16 tires. ...
A: Jack, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Truck Tire INflation | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I own a 93 F150 4WD. The tire placard says use LT235/75 15 tires recommending 35 PSI front, 41 PSI ...
A: Robert, You should look at the door placard again, because my book says the tire size Is "P" not ...
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| H-Rated Tires on a V-Rated OEM | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My husband has a 2003 Honda Accord Coupe V6 with top speed at 160. The manufacturer of course ...
A: LaShonda, There are so many variables here that I can only talk in generalities. Going down in ...
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| tire codes | 8/6/2008 |
Q: The tires on a 1996 Volvo 850 we bought from my brother-in-law has a code like this: DOT VWCB ...
A: Carol, Yes, those are the first 4 letters in the DOT Code. DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number ...
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| Wheels going out of balance | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I own a 03 Acura TL. Last month I have purchased a new set of after market rims for the car. I had ...
A: Mieszko, First, there is no glue involved in mounting a tire on the rim. What you see being ...
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| reversing the GoodYear Eagle RS A | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Had tires changed on a Grand Prix with good used Good Year Eagle RSA P225/60R16 tires. The tire ...
A: Grant, These are not directional tires. They are asymetrical tires - they are different across the ...
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| 99 f350 super duty SRW 2wd | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Use a truck camper, and are pushing my luck with weight limits of 265/75r16s. Been reading on Forums ...
A: Jay, Yes, it is true. But you should check to be sure as I am working off of information contained ...
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| difference in tire size | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I need to replace my tires on my 03 Ford Taurus LX. When I research the correct size to get, I am ...
A: Holly, If your car has P215/60R16's on it now, then you have 16" rims - and 15" tires will not fit. ...
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| tire chop | 8/4/2008 |
Q: what causes the chop effect on the tread of a tire ? if you run your hand over the face of the tread ...
A: Jim, There are 3 causes: 1) It's normal wear due to the fact that a tread element has to bend as ...
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| tire rotation | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have firestone destination le on a f-150, what rotation pattern do i use? ford manual suggests ...
A: Chris, Any rotation pattern is better than none at all. The best pattern is the one you described ...
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| Offset | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have 16" wheels, 5x100mm, with 45mm offset. I'm might buy some second hand wheels but wanted to ...
A: Ray, This is not a job for amatuers. Not only is the bolt circle: ...
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| TIRE PRESSURE FOR 1/2 PICKUP TRUCK | 8/4/2008 |
Q: SHOULD THE TIRE PRESSURE FOR A 98 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCK WITH A REGULAR CAMPER SHELL, BE LOWER FOR ...
A: Walter, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker commonly - called the vehicle placard - ...
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| tire and wheel ratings | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a large horse trailer with 16" g rated tires (3500lbs at 94psi) and steel wheels that state ...
A: Kelley, The tire and wheel ratings have to EXCEED the weight of the truck - and they currently ...
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| tire and wheel ratings | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a large horse trailer with 16" g rated tires (3500lbs at 94psi) and steel wheels that state ...
A: Kelley, Let's see: 4 tires at 3500 # each = 14,000 #. The axle weights is 15K, so you are 1,000 # ...
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| Correct tire pressure | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a BMW Z3. My manual was stolen from my car. Can you tell me the correct tire pressure for ...
A: Diana, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker commonly - called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Steering wheel/tire vibration | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x2, which has about 57,000 miles on it. Recently it has developed a ...
A: Lisa, If rotating the tires didn't move the vibration from the steering wheel to the seat, then the ...
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| Missing balancing weight? | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 GMC Envoy, the rear right side tire is missing the balancing weight. How would that ...
A: Liz, Balance weights are used to reduce tire and rim vibrations. But you should be aware that ...
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| Tire Codes | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I just bought a brand new set of Yokohama (Geolander H/TS GO51) SUV tires for my 2003 Toyota ...
A: Patrick, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can ...
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| tire size for a 2001 ford escape | 8/1/2008 |
Q: My current tire on my 2001 ford escape is a 235/35/16, can I use a 225 60 16 on the escape and still ...
A: Kevin, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| "ZR" vs "R" | 8/1/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between at P255ZR17 and a P255R17 tire?
A: Richard, I don't think I can do better than what Tire Rack did: ...
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| Tire air levels | 7/31/2008 |
Q: How much air should I feel my tires up with on a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
A: Nicole, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker commonly - called the vehicle placard - ...
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| vibration | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I own a 2004 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 with 75,000 miles on it. Last month I took my truck to a local front ...
A: Kelly, Obviously it has something to do with the tire change. Wheel end vibrations are usually ...
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| Large size wheels/rims | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I am currently looking for new rims for my 2000 Ford Mustang GT. I found a good deal on a wheel and ...
A: Tim, There is an element of truth to this. Some vehicles are sensitive to tire diameter and ...
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| tyres | 7/31/2008 |
Q: hallo, i would like to know the difference between,truck tyres,passenger and light truck tyres so ...
A: Esther, This is a complex area because the "rules" differ. First read up about tire standardizing ...
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| Age of tires | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I bought new tires for my car less than a year ago. And where I work, I am very paranoid now about ...
A: Angela, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can ...
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| "DOT CODES" | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE AND HAVE ALSO SEEN THE 20/20 ARTICLE ON AGED NEW TIRES. ...
A: Lisa, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| Tires - 2005 Ford Taurus | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Is the P205/60-R16 the "wrong size" tire for a 2005 Ford Taurus or do you have to use P215/60-R16? ...
A: Karla, The proper tire size for a 2005 Taurus is P215/60R16. To use a tire smaller than that not ...
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| tire mfg. date | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Barry, I am curious to decipher the mfg. date on the Nitto tires I bought last December 2007. On ...
A: Pat, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be ...
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| defective Bridgestone tires, what are my options? | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I bought four new Bridgestone Weatherforce p175/70r13 tires (at Sears) 2-3 years ago, and in the ...
A: Lexi, I am not a lawyer, but here's my understanding of the legal implications. Warranty only ...
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| Tire noise on Mazda CX9 | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Morning, I own a 2007 Mazda CX9 Grand Touring model with the 20" rims. I bought it new in July 07, ...
A: Dave, It sounds like you had a problem and it was corrected - the alignment - except that the ...
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| 2005 Focus rear tire wear and vibration | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Focus with 130,000 Km. I am on my 5th set of tires and I think I need a another set. ...
A: Mark, It does sound like you have an alignment problem. It sounds like the alignment tech at the ...
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| Do I use standard or loaded tyre pressures on my Xzara Picasso | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I'm going on holiday this weekend - two adults in front, two teenage girls in rear, about four small ...
A: Fraser, Your question is a little confusing. I suspect it is because you've confused a couple of ...
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| tire pressure letting siz / font size | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Has there been any effort to change the size of tire pressure lettering on the side of tires? The ...
A: James, During the recent Ford / Firestone situation, what was printed on the sidewall, and how ...
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| tire pressure | 7/24/2008 |
Q: What is the correct psi for tire size 215/60-16 0n a 1992 toyota crown majesta,
A: Marvin, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker commonly - called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Cracks inside the Tire Treads | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Costco, Sams etc). 25K miles later, according to my mechanic who is very reliable, I have cracks ...
A: David, Rubber is an organic material and it loses its properties over time. This comes out as ...
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| Tire placard and payload of a 1 ton | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My F350 1 ton GVWR = 11400/Curb Weight 7300. Dealers tell me gross payload =11400-7300=4100 lb. Tire ...
A: Brian, GVWR is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. That's the absolute max the vehicle is allowed to ...
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| Tire Mounting | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I was told that a new tire should be mounted with the"Paint Dot" on the sidewall lined up with the ...
A: Liz, Some tire manufacturers put a dot to indicate the high point of the run out of the tire - some ...
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| Tire size | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1996 Roadtrek RV that is built on a Dodge 3500 Maxivan. Roadtrek specs call for a ...
A: Brent, You have to be very carefull here. There are letters in front of the tire size and they are ...
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| please help! | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe. I have been looking at new tires. My Tahoe currently has 255/70R16 on it ...
A: Brandi, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker commonly - called the vehicle placard - ...
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| tire cupping | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Ford Focus with Potenza G009 tires on it. The tires were put on less than 15000 miles ...
A: Gin, What you have is irregular wear, which is caused by misalignment and aggravated by ...
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| tire size change | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 Saturn SL2 stock tire size is 185/65/R15. I had a blow out on the back right. Replace ...
A: Kirt, It's best to have 4 of the same tire all around - meaning 4 of the same size, brand, tire ...
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| tire mounting | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I purchased a pair of Douglas brand 15" tires at Walmart and had them mounted on the front ...
A: Dan, These are obviously asymetrical tires - meaning the tread pattern is different depending on ...
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| Douglas Tire manufacture | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I put 4 Douglas tires on my wifes Dodge Van in January 08. They are the noisest tires I have ever ...
A: Curt, PJ = Kelly Springfeild in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Kelly Springfeild is wholly owned by ...
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| Rear End Sway Under Load | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Barry, I have a Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker body. The tires are Goodyear 225/70R19.5 with a load ...
A: Bob, I'm not sure if this is a duplicate post or not. If it is, ignore it, please. I will still ...
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| max load at psi? | 7/17/2008 |
Q: What is meant by 1550 lbs max load at 35 psi? Most midsize vehicles weigh more than 1550 lbs. Or is ...
A: Larry, The figure you referred to is the load carrying capacity of the tire - and in this case, it ...
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| Viva 2 Tires Purchased from walmart | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I bought a set of 4 tires from walmart, April 2008 - I ran over some gravel in the road and two ...
A: Lillie, No this is not typical, but it is also not unheard of. I suggest you go back to WalMart ...
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| Rear End Sway Under Load | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Barry, I have a Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker body. The tires are Goodyear 225/70R19.5 with a load ...
A: Bob, It is possible that the tire pressure is causing the problem. So the first step in the ...
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| Wheel RPM and Air Presure... | 7/15/2008 |
Q: The subject came up that one of our employees was driving around with his rear passenger side tire, ...
A: Tim, I don't think you are going to like my answer but here goes: You asked: ...
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| DOT tire codes | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I recently saw a 2020 undercover report on "new"tires sold in the US. I recently purchased a set of ...
A: Dave, You gave me everything except the date code. Look on the other side of the tires. There you ...
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| maintaining proper tire pressure at high altitude | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Mr. Smith: If my automotive tires are set to 32 p.s.i. at sea level, I understand that my tire ...
A: John, Yes, this is true, but you have to consider that the temperature is likely to drop as you go ...
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| Date coding | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have two older GoodYear Eagle ST tires they are new old stock with the following information ...
A: Ken The DOT codes consist of a 10 to 12 digit number that appear in the immediate vicinity of the ...
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| Michelin Tires | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a set of LT265/70R17 tires for my Dodge 2500 Diesel truck. Original set was ...
A: Kyle, The problem here is that the Hunter GSP9700 uses a relatively small diameter wheel, while the ...
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| Nissan Pickup Tire Inflation | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Barry, I have a 1994 Nissan Pickup. The placard on the door states GAWR FR 2200, 26 PSI and GAWR ...
A: Chris, If I'm giving out advice, I alwas say use the placard pressure and maybe 3 to 5 psi more. ...
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| tires rotated wrong | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I had tires rotated and heard a thumping noise. Long story - the directional tires were rotated ...
A: Cinda, The real problem here is irregular wear which is caused by misalignment and aggravated by ...
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| Can I use P-metric tires on my truck? | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I own a 1994 Chevy C2500 ext cab Truck. The label on the door jam says the tires should be ...
A: Tony, First, the original rims on your truck are 6.5" wide. That means the widest tire you can put ...
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| Replacing Murano front tires with a different brand. | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Is it acceptable to replace my AWD Murano's front tires with a different brand if I match the size ...
A: Kerry, It is not quite clear from the manual what Mitsubishi thinks - and they are the folks in the ...
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| Mazda Tribute AWD matching tires? | 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: Sue, You should check with Mazda to be sure, but I believe they will say that in order to protect ...
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| Replacing Murano front tires with a different brand. | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Is it acceptable to replace my AWD Murano's front tires with a different brand if I match the size ...
A: Kerry, There are slight and not so slight differences in the diameter of tires - even within the ...
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| Tire pressure - tire rating vs. owner's manual. | 7/4/2008 |
Q: this question may have come up already, if so I have not found it. I ride a motorbike and the ...
A: Robert, Did you change tire size? If not, then the pressure listed in the manual is the correct ...
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| Steering wheel/vehicle vibration | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My kid drove off the road and over a ditch in our 96 Chevy Corsica. The whole tire was wobbling took ...
A: Nicole, If the tire was woobling, it means it took quite a hit - and the safe thing to do is ...
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| Pirelli P215 55R 16 97H | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have 4 of these all season tires and want to confirm best and max tire inflation. Pirelli website ...
A: Bill, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will ...
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| Tire load rating | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My wife and I had 4 tires on my 1999 suburban 1500 2 wheel drive vehicle. the tires are P235/75R15 ...
A: Bart, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker commonly - called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Tire Life | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I put 4 General Radials on my 76 Camaro in 1994. The tires have done about 2000 miles total. They ...
A: Chris, Do a quick google and look for tire aging. You will find many statements that say that ...
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| tire number question | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I have an ATV. the tire sizes are: 22 x 10 x 9 22 x 12 x7 Could you please explain what each of ...
A: Ronald, A 22 X 10 - 9 (notice how the size is officialy designated) 22 = Overall diameter in ...
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| Tire tread wear | 6/29/2008 |
Q: recently i went shopping for a used suv, i found one that fits my budget but the two front tires had ...
A: Robert, You should be aware that steering tires tend to wear on the shoulders and drive tires tend ...
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| Different Size Tires | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Have a 2001 Nissan Altima GXE Special Edition. Door jamb calls for 205 tires. Costco installed ...
A: TK, Tire sizing consists of 4 important elements: There are sometimes letters in front of the tire ...
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| tires, alignment, Mazda 3 | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I went to a tire & repair place for new tires and alignment. After they had put on the tires & ...
A: Barbara, Unfortunately, things don't stay the same - and that goes for cars as well. Sometimes a ...
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| steering wheel violently wobbles over 45mph | 6/26/2008 |
Q: We had our relatively new tires on our odessy rotated and rebalanced 3 days ago. All was good with ...
A: Andy, It seems quite likely that the road tar is throwing the balance off. You could buy new ...
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| tire noise | 6/26/2008 |
Q: i have an 02 f150 and last week i put on 17" factory ford wheels with goodyear wranger at/s to ...
A: Jason, First step would be to balance the tires. Find someone with a Hunter GSP9700 balancer and ...
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| 2003 honda EX sedan with MXV4 91V | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I need 4 new tires for my 2003 Honda, I have MICH MXV4 on there now. I have an opportunity to ...
A: Ron, Going towards a lower speed rating usually hurts handling. So the crispness you feel when you ...
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| tires, alignment, Mazda 3 | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I went to a tire & repair place for new tires and alignment. After they had put on the tires & ...
A: Barbara, 1) Yes, there are kits that will allow for increased range of adjustments for alignment - ...
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| Vibrations & Tires | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I recently had new tires put on my 2002 BMW 525i, prior to which I had no vibrations. After Sears ...
A: Christy, You should go back to Sears and tell them you want new tires - a different brand. While ...
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| 2006 Dodge Durango | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 2006 Dodge Durango SUV (non pickup truck) and the required tires are 225/45/R17 however I ...
A: Heather, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that ...
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| Tires | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Grand Caravan ES that needs tires. It states I need 215/65/R16 tire size. I have ...
A: Karen, No. That would be going down 2 sizes in load carrying capacity and that increases the risk ...
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| Differing tire pressure recommendations | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I own a 1993 Chevy Suburban. The label on the door jam says the tires should be LT245/75R16 with a ...
A: Carin, Ordinarily I don't recommend the replacement of "LT" tires with "P" tires. The reason I ...
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| AWD tire diameters | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have worked in the Automotive industry for many years. I am a factory Rep for Alignment systems, ...
A: Dave, This is a difficult question to answer - as you have already pointed out - because the answer ...
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| Downgrade in tire speed ratings | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Nissan Maxima with 225/55R17, V speed rating tires and am a non-aggressive driver. ...
A: Jay, First, changing tires - even within the same size and speed rating - can have a profound ...
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| Yokohama tires for Maxima-99 | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Recently Mr. Tire shop have put a new set of Yokohama tires on my Maxima-99. I have selected the ...
A: Michael, There is probably nothing wrong - except the way it looks. The way a tire looks doesn't ...
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| replacing tires with different size | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I'm getting ready to buy all new tires for my 94 Suburban. It has 245/75/R16 tires on it now. The ...
A: Cori, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will ...
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| tire noise | 6/18/2008 |
Q: At 51,000 miles on my 2000 Cavalier I replaced by tires in August, 2006. 2 years and 20,000 miles ...
A: Kris, No, this is not normal and it is usually caused by irregular wear - which in turn is usually ...
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| Toyota 4Runner tires | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 2006 Toyota 4Runner purchased new with Dunlop tires. At 18,000 I have had the car back to ...
A: Heidi, I suspect the dealer is trying to get out of this situation as best he can. Diagnosing ...
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| Michelin Tires Tread Wear Out | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I only had 20K on my Michelin Destiny tires for my Nissan Maxima and the inside of the front tires ...
A: Renee, There are a number of situations here: First is that tires generally look OK until just ...
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| tire load rating vs axle rating | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Is there a relationship between the tire load rating and the axle rating?
A: Leslie, Yes. The simple answer is: The load rating of the tire at the specified pressure must be ...
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| spare tire | 6/17/2008 |
Q: How far is it safe to drive on a small spare tire? Vehicle is Toyota Matrix.
A: Linda, If the spare is a minispare - 50 miles at 50 mph max. If it is a fullsize spare - one that ...
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| Should I really have to replace my tires every 30-40,000 miles | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 2005 Hondy Odessey in July of 2005. One of the main features on the vehicle is the PAX ...
A: Belinda, You always the right, but you have 70,000 miles on your vehicle and that dilutes any ...
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| Unrepairable flat | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have a Mercury Mountaineer with Michelin tires. I picked up a nail in the left rear tire on the ...
A: Bob, The Rubber Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with both the tirer manufacturers and the ...
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| tire cupping on a towed jeep | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I tow my jeep wrangler behind my motorhome on all 4 wheels using a tow bar. After just 2500 miles I ...
A: Chris, Cupping is caused by misalignment and aggravated by insufficient inflation pressure and ...
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| Getting new tires | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Have you every had any complaints about mileage dropping after the purchase a Uniroyal (Tiger Paw) ...
A: Kay, You should be aware of a couple of things: 1) New tires have worse fuel economy than worn ...
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| cupping tires | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber and it has a little over 18,000 miles on it. When I took it for its ...
A: Kathy, You need to find a shop that will tell you that the alignment has to be within the inner ...
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| Truck rim question for my 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble with my old rims that i used to have on my blazer. They are size 255/55/r18. I ...
A: John, GM and Ford use different bolt circles. They are only 0.4mm different in diameter, but that ...
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| cupping tires | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber and it has a little over 18,000 miles on it. When I took it for its ...
A: Kathy, Correct me if I am wrong, but tires aren't covered by the warranty because they are ...
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| Tires 4 wheel drive | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Jeep Cherokee Laredo 2003 that needs new front tires. The salesman said that I need to buy ...
A: Julie, The overall diameter of tires is important for All Wheel Drive and 4X4's because differences ...
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| Tire cracking and life | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired a car whose tires are said to be 'perished and cracking'.I do have some close ...
A: Peter, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker commonly - called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Tire Rotation Questions... | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have seen the recommendations to put 2 NEW tires on the rear of the car, if only buying two tires. ...
A: Jeff, The difference between tires with 7/32nds and 8/32nds is so small that it doesn't matter. ...
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| tire purchase | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I just purchased 4 Yokohama YK520 93V tires. when I got home I looked more closely and the tires ...
A: Linda, It is extremely bad form to sell someone something different that what he thinks he is ...
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| Trailer tires-which ones | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 19" boat on a single axle trailer.The stamp on trailer says 205-14 inch tires 35# air 3000 ...
A: Phil, I'm going to take a guess that the stamp on the trailer says: ST205/75R14 Load Range B and ...
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| Yokohoma tires - new | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I just purchased four new yokohoma tires for my trailblazer. Everything seems fine, until you ride ...
A: Michelle, First, you have a specific problem with a specific tire, but other than the manufacturer, ...
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| Yokohoma tires - new | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I just purchased four new yokohoma tires for my trailblazer. Everything seems fine, until you ride ...
A: Michelle, This condition is called groove wander and it is caused by the grooves in the tires ...
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| LT245/7516E BRIDGESTONE DUELLER AT REVO | 6/13/2008 |
Q: JUST INSTALLED THE TIRES ABOVE ON A 2000 2500 CHEVY. ALL TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED AT 80PSI. THE ...
A: Ron, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that lists ...
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| Innerliner | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a problem in my factory that occurs to the interline in curing process, sometimes at the ...
A: Ngoc, If it is difficult to diagnose this stuff without seeing the defect, but this sounds like a ...
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| Tire cracking and life | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired a car whose tires are said to be 'perished and cracking'.I do have some close ...
A: Peter, I saw the photo and if this is the 13 year old tire, it looks exactly like I'd expect a 13 ...
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| How much air in H3 tire | 6/12/2008 |
Q: How much air am i suppose to have on my H3 tires i have 16 inch tires that came with my H3 and i ...
A: Mimi, In order answer your question, I need three bits of information: On every vehicle sold in ...
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| Tire cured | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I worked in the manufacturing. I have a knotty problem, Tire after cured, the area the rim line or ...
A: Nam, This is going to require a number of steps. 1) Section the tire and see if the cracks are ...
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| tire fitting question | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have an 03 astro cargo AWD van. the tires are a P215/60R 16. I destroy tires. I notice that ...
A: Colin, For you, there are no other options. The other vehicles you mentioned use LT metric tires ...
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| Tire cracking and life | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired a car whose tires are said to be 'perished and cracking'.I do have some close ...
A: Peter, If you've read some of my answers, you'll know that a 13 year old tire should be replaced ...
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| Tire sizes | 6/10/2008 |
Q: will a p205 40r17 tire fit the same rim as a p205 50r17 with no complications? And what do the 40 ...
A: Katie, You need to read up on tire sizing and Tire Rack has done a better job than I could: ...
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| Cupping of Tires | 6/9/2008 |
Q: 2004 Tahoe - 4wd - both the original Bridgestones and a replacement set of Michelin Cross Terrains ...
A: Jack, Cupping is caused by misalignment and aggravated by insufficient inflation pressure and ...
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| tire pressures | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I need to know the difference between the tires pressures during winter and summer.
A: Brian, If you mean: "What are the differences between operating pressures between summer and ...
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| 99 sat sl2 low profile tires | 6/8/2008 |
Q: As you may guess from the subject line, I have a 99 saturn sl2. I bought my car without the stock ...
A: Ashleigh, You asked "Did they really fix the tire in the first place." I hope you realize that I ...
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| LT tires on an SUV | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I am looking to replace the tires on my 2007 Pontiac Torrent (AWD) with some LT tires. I have not ...
A: Paul, I am not a fan of replacing "P" tires with "LT" tires - and apparently I am not alone!. ...
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| proper tire pressure | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I just bought a '94 jeep wrangler, but have no manual. I'm trying to find out the proper tire ...
A: Steve, I forgot to tell you that the placard is usually located on a doorpost or in the glove box - ...
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| "indents" in tire sidewall | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have BF Goodrich Momenta S/E P215/75R15 whitewalls with 14,000 miles and have noticed one slight ...
A: Alex, Every passenger car tire will have one of these for every ply. They may be hard to find, but ...
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| Tire Pressure tolerance on Run Flats | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have run flats on my Cooper and the placard says to inflate to 35psi. Is it ok to overinflate by ...
A: Dick, I'm not quite sure how to structure this answer, so bear with me if it gets a little wordy. ...
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| proper tire pressure | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I just bought a '94 jeep wrangler, but have no manual. I'm trying to find out the proper tire ...
A: Steve, On every vehicle sold in the US there is a sticker - commonly called the vehicle placard ...
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| Pulling left | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have an S reg fiesta which has been serviced yearly. I do very little mileage (10-15 miles per ...
A: Adele, It is obvious that the problem is in the tires - and just the pair on the front (which used ...
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| Tire Size | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I had to replace my tires on a 2006 Acura TL, original size was P235/45R17. The Goodyear dealer sold ...
A: George, That level of tire size change is small compared to the difference between tires. In other ...
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| Tire size | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica last year and recently had a blow out with one of my ...
A: Tamara, First find the vehicle placard. It is usually located on a doorpost or in the glovebox. ...
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| Jeep Liberty tires | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty that needs new tires. It currently has P235 70R16 tires on the stock ...
A: David, You need to match load carrying capacity. To do otherwise is to compromise safety. That ...
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| tires/wheels | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 04 Lincoln LS with 20 inch wheels and 225/35-20 Nito Nt420 tires. Ever since I bought ...
A: Marlene, If the tire shop that sold you the tires will not stand behind the product they sold you, ...
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| tires/wheels | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 04 Lincoln LS with 20 inch wheels and 225/35-20 Nito Nt420 tires. Ever since I bought ...
A: Marlene, Have you had the tires and wheels rebalanced? Did the wheels come with hub rings? Did ...
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| 195 or 205 and what's the difference? | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Bought a GEO 95 Tracker. On my way to PO to get Owner's Manual got a flat. Tow took me to their ...
A: Bobbe, You need to read up on tire sizing, and Tire Rack did a pretty good job of it: ...
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| Use of Lt tire on SUV | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Barry I've appreciated your answers to other questions. I've read about being cautious about ...
A: Don, I am not a fan of using LT tires in place of "P" tires and this is one of those. LT tires ...
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| Tire Installation | 5/24/2008 |
Q: This is my problem - my car started making a loud clunking noise from the rear immediately ...
A: Amy, This seems fairly unlikely, but possible. The brake caliper bracket is fairly strong and ...
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| CRV 2005 Tyres | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Original tyre size was 215/65/R16 which were replaced with 235/60/R16 thinking of good road grip & ...
A: CRVTYRE, Changing tire size is a minor change compared the effect the difference in the tire itself ...
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| tires | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My Japanese Yanmar tractor was EOM with 5.00x14 lug front tires rated 10ply. Busted a front tire on ...
A: Don, What does the owners manual say about inflation pressure? Or what does the vehicle ...
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| Put new tires/rims and have shimmy | 5/20/2008 |
Q: First of all thankyou for your time. I have an 02 VW golf TDI. I originally had P195/65R15 Goodyear ...
A: Josh, I'll bet these require a hub ring. Check with the rim manufacturer to get the specs. Let me ...
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| Put new tires/rims and have shimmy | 5/20/2008 |
Q: First of all thankyou for your time. I have an 02 VW golf TDI. I originally had P195/65R15 Goodyear ...
A: Josh, When you installed the 17" rims did they require a hub ring? It is fairly common for ...
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| Tires | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased some Hankook tires. They are on the rear of my 2002 Honda Accord. They sound ...
A: Matthew, The first thing I would do is check the inflation pressure. If you are using the same ...
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| Tire size | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 GMC K2500HD - 6.0 V8 w/ a 4.10 rear. Tires are 245/75/16 - want to change to ...
A: Kent, I hate to throw cold water on your idea, but the stock rim is too narrow for a 295/75R16. If ...
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| Wheels/Rims | 5/18/2008 |
Q: How do you measure the size of a rim on a vehicle?
A: Babatunde, The rim should be stamped with the nominal size somewhere. The dimensions are typically ...
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| Tire air pressure and rotation | 5/17/2008 |
Q: Barry, I recently bought some Firestone Destination M/T with UNI-T and I love them. The guy at ...
A: Phil, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will ...
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| tire air pressure and different sizes | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 99 Miata. I'm puzzled that when I just bought a set of Doral 195/50 R15 81H M+S tires that ...
A: Dick, On every vehicle there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will list the ...
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| Inside tire wear | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber I've had the tire rotated has they should. I started hearing noise that ...
A: Raymond, There is no question about adding tread rubber back onto the tire - it just doesn't ...
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| Tire noise | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have a '06 Honda Civic Coupe. I bought a set of tires from wal*Mart and they are incredibly ...
A: Mark, Tire noise is a function of 2 things: The tire and the pavement. Pavement has some inherent ...
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| Expiry date of tires???? | 5/13/2008 |
Q: The tires on my car were purchased & installed in January 2002. The tread is still in reasonably ...
A: John, There have been many recent bulletins on the subject, but the answer is far from clear. My ...
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| Tire Worn Out | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask if given the same condition, like same vehicle and same usage, which tire will ...
A: Ronaldo, What I said about passenger car tires applies to motorcycle tires as well: There are just ...
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| Tire Worn Out | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask if given the same condition, like same vehicle and same usage, which tire will ...
A: Ronaldo, Unfortunately, you can not have "like" conditions. There is always something that ...
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| tire upgrade | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I drive a 1999 mitsubishi montero sport xls. I currently carry 235/75r15. I read on a tire website ...
A: Gary, You can not make this change unless you also change the rims. The P265/70R15 came with a 7" ...
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| Tire pressure | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 55 chevy that has 145/65R/15 front tires (its a drag car but will have some street ...
A: Doug, This is going to be difficult because the vehicle has been modified extensively and the ...
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| manufacture dates | 5/10/2008 |
Q: How do you read "dates of manufacture" on Firestone and Goodyear tires?
A: Bill, ALL tires are required by law to have a DOT number (It's also called the serial number). It ...
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| Age on my tires | 5/10/2008 |
Q: My General tires show a code of DOT P566 1UP 30x9.50R15LT 104S. How old are my tires..? I just ...
A: Tracie, The DOT code is incomplete. DOT Codes are 10 to 12 digits long. The one you supplied my ...
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| Correct Tire Inflation | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Hey ! I have upgraded the wheels on my vw golf . Now i have 17" rims with Michelin Pilot Sport ...
A: Mario, The placard on your vehicle is the starting point for the calculation. You need those ...
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| tire pressure | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Similar to past posts I require the load table info, that can help me set my oversize tires at ...
A: Steve, Because the tire is 3 sizes larger than stock, I'm having trouble deciding how far is going ...
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| tire pressure | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Similar to past posts I require the load table info, that can help me set my oversize tires at ...
A: Steve, Normally a larger tire would result in a lower inflation pressure. But I do not recommend ...
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| Correct Pressure Using Oversize Tires | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 1992 Isuzu Rodeo that I purchased recently, and it has oversize tires (Cooper Discoverer ...
A: David, The correct way to do this is to match the load carrying capacity of the original tires - ...
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| Shaking/bouncing | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My 1999 3/4 ton GMC 4wd Suburban developed a very bad shaking and vibration front and rear. It is ...
A: Butch, wheel end vibrations are usually confined to either the front - in the steering wheel - or ...
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| bad tires | 5/6/2008 |
Q: i just went on a trip with desert dog tires on my 1994 f250 about 180 miles into the trip my front ...
A: Eric, On every tire is a serial number. It is located in the vicinity of the letters "DOT" and ...
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| Tire vibration | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Barry, John mentioned that my question was "outside of my expertise" and therefore could not ...
A: T, There are a number of possibilities and tires is only one of them. First, rotate the tires and ...
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| Inside/Outside Designation | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a set of Continental Sport LX for my son's 05 Rav 4 and asked the sales person ...
A: Wade, It is not uncommon for a large retailer to want a "different" tire. This has a number of ...
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| Inside/Outside Designation | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a set of Continental Sport LX for my son's 05 Rav 4 and asked the sales person ...
A: Wade, It is hard to say without looking at a picture of the tread pattern - and your description of ...
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| low profile tires | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I just bought 4 low profile tires 215/45/17. People are telling me my tires are on backwards I've ...
A: Julie, If the tires say "This side out" or words to that effect and that side is out, that is good. ...
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| radial pinch | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I recently had a front wheel bearing go out on my wife's car and in the process the mechanic told us ...
A: Bret, You have 2 separate issues here. 1) "Slipped belts": Belts don't slip, but I suspect what ...
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| number of plys | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I know the number of plys correspond to the load-carrying capacity of a tire. I've also always ...
A: Herb, I'll explain it this way. The single most important feature when it comes to flats and ...
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| nailed tired | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I bought 40,000 miles tire and now just finished 20,000 miles and one tire has nail in it. All the ...
A: Shafi, If you live where wet traction is a concern, it is probably time to replace all the tires ...
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| tire pressure | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DURANGO THAT I RUN 31X10.5R15 TIRES ON.WHAT IS THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE?
A: Tim, One of the option sizes for a 2000 Dodge Durango was a 31X10.50R15LT - and that ought to be ...
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| tires | 4/26/2008 |
Q: can i put a 225/60/16 instead of a 235/60/16 on a 1999 cadillac?
A: Rebecca, This is not a good idea. That would be going down in load carrying capacity and that ...
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| blown tire | 4/25/2008 |
Q: i have a set of Wanli 205/40zr17 84w tires on my 1997 honda civic dx. i blew one out and was ...
A: Darcy, I'm a little confused. You say you have a set of 205/40ZR17 84W's and youwant to replace ...
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| Tire Noise/Choice | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I understand that tire size may be less of a factor when it comes to noise and vibration, given ...
A: Frank, As a general rule, the more boring a tread pattern, more less noise it is going to make. So ...
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| tires and smooth ride | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 2004 Nissan Armada off road SE. It cames with 22" rims and tires which made ...
A: Lisa, First step is to make sure the inflation pressure is right. On every vehicle sold in the US ...
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| tire comparison | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I own a 2005 Nissan murano and would like to replace the tires. The existing tires are Goodyear ...
A: Ron, If you are satisifed with the tires that are on there now, then get them again. If not, then ...
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| Profile, Pressure, & rolling resistance | 4/20/2008 |
Q: My 04 Camry (LE) 4 cylinder was originally equipped with P205/65R15 92H tires. A more deluxe ...
A: Harry, It's hard to do these comparison because if you change one factor another also gets changed. ...
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| '65 Mercedes S220 | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I'm restoring a 1965 S220 and it has the original 14" alloys, however i feel the tires are too small ...
A: Ali, There are 2 directions you could go: 1) Try to keep the car as original as possible The ...
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| tire & wheel size affect on road noise | 4/16/2008 |
Q: My 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe has sport tuned suspension and 19" wheels with 40 profile tires and ...
A: Dan, I'm sorry, but the reason I didn't answer your question is that noise doesn't have anything to ...
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| Size compatibility | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Barry, I have a 2002 Nissan Altima. The standard tire size is 205/65/16. Someone gave me some ...
A: Bob, This is a bad idea for four reasons: 1) The load carrying capacity of the tires is lower and ...
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| broken belt | 4/16/2008 |
Q: what causes belts to bereak in tires?
A: Rick, The term "broken belt" is widely misused. I'd estimate that 95% of the time the term is ...
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| tire & wheel size affect on road noise | 4/16/2008 |
Q: My 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe has sport tuned suspension and 19" wheels with 40 profile tires and ...
A: Dan, No there isn't a noise rating. Tire noise is not only the tire, but also the pavement - and ...
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| Recommended tire pressure | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I've inherited a boat and trailer from my father. The dual axle trailer has Carlisle ST225/75R15 ...
A: Tom, Since ride is not a consideration for a trailer, I'd recommend you use the maximum pressure as ...
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| Reccommended cold tire pressure for 2000 tahoe new body style | 4/16/2008 |
Q: 3 vortec 4x4 LT ducks unlimited conversion with autoride that originally came with 265/70/16, the ...
A: Ryan, The original tires had the letter "P" in front of them. I do not recommend switching from P ...
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| Uneven wear on K1500 | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a '92 GMC K1500 that is showing uneven wear on all four tires. The tires are wearing on the ...
A: Sean An LT225/75R16 at 50 psi has a load carrying capacity of 1940#. A P245/70R16 has a maximum ...
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| 800 x 14 tires | 4/14/2008 |
Q: What is today's equivalent tire size for the old 800 x 14?
A: Ron, Unfortunately, there isn't an exact answer. The sizing system are enough different that you ...
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| old tires | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I sent this Toyota and BBB, tires are dry rotting only 2 and half years old come to find out they ...
A: Scott, There are a number of issues here, so let me divide this into sections: Technical: ...
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| Tires and noise | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I read the post on wheels bearing vs. tires and I have a similar problem. I just put on new ...
A: Jon, I'm going to guess that the second set of used tires have irregular wear on them - and that's ...
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| Tires and noise | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I read the post on wheels bearing vs. tires and I have a similar problem. I just put on new ...
A: Jon, There's some bits of missing information that are going to be necessary to resolving this. 1) ...
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| cracks in the tread | 4/9/2008 |
Q: The tires are Hankook DynaPro MT, 35X12.50 R15LT's, they have small cracks running all through the ...
A: Dan, Cracking is a natural result of tires aging and the amount of stress a tire experiences. So ...
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| tire load capacities | 4/9/2008 |
Q: is there some place I can find a chart that would show me the load capacities for different size ...
A: Susan, I'm sorry, but these charts are hard to find - and are designed more for vehicle designers ...
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| tire size | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 Fleetwood with 225 75 16 tires on it. That is what the door label calls for. I was ...
A: Don, If you look carefully, the door label says the tire size should be LT225/75R16. The tire size ...
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| Proper Tire Inflation | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My 93 Honda Civic came with 175/70 R13 82S @32 PSI according to the placard. The new wheels and ...
A: Eric, Your reasoning is correct - with the provision that you are not dealing with Extra Load tires ...
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| Tire Wear on Altima | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Altima that seems to cause uneven tire wear quickly. I try to get good quality ...
A: Jeff, It's obvious there is something wrong with the car. 4 sets of tires are telling you that. ...
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| goodyear tires ST235/80r16 D load | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have checked my Titanium 2002 RV in storage and find I have small side wall cracks appearing on ...
A: Alan, Cracking is the natural result of the degradation of the rubber. It is a combination of ...
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| P-metrics on Ram 2500 diesel long-bed... Help! | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I bought this truck used and noticed a week later that it had P-metric tires on it (P265/75/16). ...
A: Dave, The pressure specified by Dodge on the placard is not only for vehicle handling, but also ...
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| 81 Blazer 4x4 with wide wheels | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Sorry did not think it was conflicting. I basically have some really wide but low profile tires on ...
A: Tomas, OK, so you don't know the rim size, but you're sure they are replacement rims. I really ...
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| dually tires | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i am lookin at taking off my factory rims an tires off my 06 duramax dually . an replacing them with ...
A: Nicholas, As a basic rule, these low profile tires don't have enough load carrying capacity. ...
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| Repeated tread separation on right rear | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have had 3 successive tread separations on the right rear of my 1999 Chevy Express Van 3500. I ...
A: Paul, OK, it looks like you've got the failure description right, so let's move to the next item. ...
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| Repeated tread separation on right rear | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have had 3 successive tread separations on the right rear of my 1999 Chevy Express Van 3500. I ...
A: Raul, What do you use this vehicle for? Have you ever weighed this van when you are carrying a ...
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| dually tires | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i am lookin at taking off my factory rims an tires off my 06 duramax dually . an replacing them with ...
A: Nicholas, If I understand you correctly. you want to put on 22.5 rims and use a 305/45r22. I'm ...
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| dry rot in tires | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have been told that my tires on a 2001 Ford have dry rot. These are the originals as far as I ...
A: Dell, When it comes to dry rot, there is no way to be sure how much time you have left before ...
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| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 VSB | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GTSL with 128,000 miles on it. Less than a year ago (4/27/07) I purchased ...
A: Teresa, There are 3 things going on: 1) The fact that you are driving so little means you are ...
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| bigger tire size change for a class C MH - Ford E450 chassis | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have 6 inch wide, 16 in wheels, that accomodate the OEM standard LT225/75R16/E tire. For many ...
A: Steve, Aside from the issue of dual spacing, there is the issue of clearance in the fenderwells. ...
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| LT tires on a 1500 | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have an 04 Silverado and pull a 22' trailer. I am well within my spec'd weights for the truck in ...
A: Jeff, If you are operating the vehicle within the towing limits as established by the vehicle ...
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| LT tires on a 1500 | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have an 04 Silverado and pull a 22' trailer. I am well within my spec'd weights for the truck in ...
A: Jeff, A P245/75R16 has a load carrying capacity of 1914 # at 30 psi and 2065 at 35 psi. An ...
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| Substituting Tires | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 1992 Lincoln Mark V11 with tires size 225/60-16. Can I put these tires on my 1998 Buick ...
A: Pamela, If you are asking if the wheels from the Lincoln fit the Buick - No, they have different ...
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| Tire size spec 215/65R16 vs 215/60R16 | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Are the 215 width and 65 profile measured in millimeters? How much smaller tread diameter is a ...
A: Alan, If I am reading your question correctly, you are thinking about replacing a P215/65R16 with a ...
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| 2002 F150 SuperCrew 4x4 | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Great info here. The placard on my Ford says original tires were a LT245/75R16D. When I purchased ...
A: Al, Yes, it makes complete sense! GVWR = Gross vehicle Weight Rating - meaning the most this ...
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| 2002 F150 SuperCrew 4x4 | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Great info here. The placard on my Ford says original tires were a LT245/75R16D. When I purchased ...
A: Al, First, you should try to match the load carrying capacity of the original tires on the truck - ...
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| "broken" tire? | 3/27/2008 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago I had a mostly if not completely flat tire and didn't know it, ended up ...
A: Paul, The mechanic wasn't very eloquent, but he was correct. A tire that has been run low enough ...
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| LT tires on a 1500 | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have an 04 Silverado and pull a 22' trailer. I am well within my spec'd weights for the truck in ...
A: Jeff, Unfortunately these load tables are not allowed to be published. The book they are in is the ...
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| Tire leak only when it is cold, but the repair shop can't find it | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I bought a one year old Jeep Liberty about a year ago. Right away the tires started getting flat ...
A: Penn, I suspect your rims are leaking - thorough the metal. The way to tell is to submerge the ...
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| Tire size and Ply | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 18' trailer for hauling my tractor and such. When I bought it used, it had P215/75R15 ...
A: Tony, The first step is to weigh the trailer with everything on it that you can think of that could ...
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| tire size | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I changed tires on my '06 F150 Ford 4x4 with a 5.4 engine from 275.65.18 to 325.65.18, more for ...
A: Mike, First, any time you change tires, the vehicle warranty may be voided. The only way to be ...
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| Mixing Tire Brands on Duals | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Barry, I blew a inner dual tire on a motorhome less than 1/4 mile away from the location where I ...
A: Curt, Dualed tires should be matched up as close as possible - and different brands would be a deal ...
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| goodyear eagle | 3/22/2008 |
Q: last week i replaced a tire with a 94v rating with the same. this week the dealer replace other ...
A: Greg, Between V and W, the tires would only be slightly different. Not enough to worry about - but ...
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| 2 new tires on front drive car; front or rear? | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I read you interesting response to a post on the above subject about a study you carried out on ...
A: Graham, This "study" was more of a demonstration, so it wasn't a formal test with highly ...
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| goodyear eagle | 3/21/2008 |
Q: last week i replaced a tire with a 94v rating with the same. this week the dealer replace other ...
A: Greg, It is best to have 4 new tires that are all the same on a car. Next best are 4 tires that ...
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| Alignment or new strut | 3/20/2008 |
Q: 2001 Hyundai Elantra with 98,000 miles, Car runs great except for unusual tire wear pattern on left ...
A: John, Possibly. Misalignment can cause irregular wear and that would cause a noise or a vibration. ...
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| Alignment or new strut | 3/19/2008 |
Q: 2001 Hyundai Elantra with 98,000 miles, Car runs great except for unusual tire wear pattern on left ...
A: John, The obvious first step is to get an alignment - the LR has a problem the other positions ...
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| Fix a Flat use | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I purchased 4 brand new Michelin 80M tires at my local membership warehouse (Sep 2007) and had two ...
A: Mark, The stuff that seals in the inject-in sealants is very messy to deal with - especially when a ...
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| Trailer Tires - 6 ply vs. 8 ply | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 5x10 ft tilt-bed flat bed trailer. I changed out the rims when I purchased it 8 years ago ...
A: Barry, The terms "6 ply" and "8 ply" are confusing because many folks think that means that is the ...
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| How long is tire life with car stored? | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have a collector vehicle (Dodge Challenger) stored in my garage. I drive it around the block a few ...
A: Brad, The recommendation to put a a car on jack stands comes from trying to prevent the formation ...
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| Replace tyre size | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Toyota Matrix 2007 with tyres P205/55R16. I would like to replace them with P185/65R15 used ...
A: Lancy, I hope you realize that 15" tires do not fit on 16" rims - so you would have to purchase ...
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| V rated tires | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Single mom - 3 children. Just so you know where I am coming from - purchased 2004 Honda Accord EX 4 ...
A: Cheryl, There are a number of problems here. First is that the higher the speed rating the more ...
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| How long is tire life with car stored? | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have a collector vehicle (Dodge Challenger) stored in my garage. I drive it around the block a few ...
A: Brad, There are a number of problems. First is that tires will flat spot if left loaded and in ...
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| noise in rear | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I drive a 99 Nissan Sentra, and there is a noise that comes from the rear. It is usually after my ...
A: Jarvis, Tires do develop flat spots from sitting in one location. The longer the tire sits, the ...
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| Tires | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I use me 2005 Jeep Liberty to tow a trailer. I am considering switching my factory tires P225/75R16 ...
A: Tom, I don't recommend people switch from "P"s to "LT"'s - and vice versa. Here's the primary ...
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| tire pressures | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have a `06 Mazda5(the mini-minivan),im running falken 452 tires with a max rating of 50 psi...i am ...
A: Shain, First you need to find the vehicle placard. It will list the original tire size and the ...
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| rear end drift | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a set of Uniroyal Laredos for my 2003 4wheel drive avalanche. Now when I reach ...
A: Greg, Did you change tire size? Or convert from P metric to LT metric? The balance weights would ...
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| How to get wheel rim off | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Mazda 2003 Protege. Flat tire, trying to change but I cannot get the wheel rim off (The ...
A: Alan, Assuming you have the lug nuts off - and not the nuts that hold the wheel cover onto the ...
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| tire squirreliness and air pressure | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a '91 Silverado, running 235-75R-15 tires. I recently bought a set of cheap WM Uniroyal ...
A: Tim, Opps! I forgot about the possibility that the tire could be an Extra Load. Your"......... ...
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| tire squirreliness and air pressure | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have a '91 Silverado, running 235-75R-15 tires. I recently bought a set of cheap WM Uniroyal ...
A: Tim, Your vehicle came with P235/75R15's and you put on LT235/75R15. These are different animals - ...
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| tire conversion | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I want to convert a 8.50x16.5 tire to metric in 16" lt truck tire
A: Jerry, LT245/75R16. Just be sure to use the same Load Range and inflation pressure. Oh - and just ...
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| Tire Wear-Vibration at high speed | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Barry- I'm in a bit of a conundrum, so I would REALLY appreciate your thoughts. I have a Lexus ...
A: Courtney, Just to be clear 1) You bought 4 tires - no vibration Where did you buy them? 2) One ...
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| tires | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have 4 Bridgestone Dualler AT P265/70R17 tires, one tire is a slightly different tread design. The ...
A: Carl, This is more of a vehicle issue: How much can the drivetrain tolerate? But I'm guessing the ...
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| Tire Inflation for BFG g-Force Sport tires | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I just purchased BFG g-Force Sport tires 205/60/15 91V tires with Maximum Load rating of 1356lbs @ ...
A: Mark, First, I want to you look more closely at the sidewall of the tire. Please note that it says ...
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| tire compatibility | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My son drives a 2007 Subaru Impreza with Bridgestone Potenza RE92s in size 205/55R16 with a V ...
A: Bob, Subaru's are known for their sensitivity to tire diameter. The safest thing is to have 4 of ...
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| sidewall size for a 2004 Kia Optima | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me what sidewall sizes fit a 2004 Kia Optima. We currently have 205/55-16
A: Susan, Stick with the current size. Not only is this an incredibly popular size, there will be ...
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| Proper Tire Inflation - Falken Tires | 2/29/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a 2004 Olds Alero for my wife. It has Falken Viex ZE912 Tires on it (255/50 R16 ...
A: Glenn, According to Tire Guides a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero originally came with P225/50R16's on 6 1/2" ...
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| tire pressure | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have an 02 chevy 1500 Z71. Original tire size is lt 245/75/r16.I have replaced them with Goodyear ...
A: Eric, My book say that if a Chevy Silverado has LT245/75R16's listed on the placard, the placard ...
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| Getting new tyres. | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Hey Barry. Just a quick question. I currently have 4 tyres - 185 55 R14 H however have been given ...
A: Dan, You may think this is a quick question, but it isn't. First, I don't know if there is enough ...
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| Low Profile Tire Inflation Pressure | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have two questions because I have had to drive my daughter's car for a few days while she uses my ...
A: Jim, Thanks, I looked in an older book and verified the information about the tire size and the ...
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| Low Profile Tire Inflation Pressure | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have two questions because I have had to drive my daughter's car for a few days while she uses my ...
A: Jim, I've seen your other postings and I'm going to push the "duplicate question" button when I get ...
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| Low Profile Tire Inflation Pressure | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have two questions because I have had to drive my daughter's car for a few days while she uses my ...
A: Jim, If the tires on your daughter's car are the same as the original (as indicated on the ...
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| all terrain or all season | 2/25/2008 |
Q: is there a difference in the sidewall design of an all season tire vs an all terrain tire and does ...
A: Tom, There is no functional difference in the sidewall between an all season tire and an all ...
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| Tired for 2002 Honda CRV | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have to replace the tires on my 2002 Honda CRV. Do I need Light Truck tires or passenger tires. ...
A: Anna, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - which ...
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| noisy turns | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have major brand winter performance tires on a PT Cruiser. I'm getting real excessive noise when ...
A: Lynn, Trying to diagnose a noise over the internet is difficult. Hearing the noise helps ...
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| Tire - Ply Rating | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Ford F150 4x4. Although I only have 38,000 miles on the vehicle, one of my back tires ...
A: Jeff, If the towing capacity of the vehicle is being followed - overall weight, tongue weight and ...
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| tire expert witness | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a tire expert witness. I live in Loudon, Tennessee. Can you make a referral? Thank ...
A: Scott, I think what you actually need is an expert on vehicles - especially 4X4's / AWD's. ...
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| tire pressure | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I need to know the appropriate tire pressure for 2003 chevy tahoe with 20 inch rims?
A: Jacqueline. There are three things that are needed: 1) The original tire size 2) The pressure ...
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| tire size | 2/22/2008 |
Q: good day, ok heres my question, my girlfriends car (oldsmobile alero sedan)got a flat and we got ...
A: Jay, No, I don't think the noise is related to the odd tire. It isn't a good idea, though to have ...
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| sry yeah it does come oe with 15 inch rims | 2/21/2008 |
Q: your right, my mistake, the 02 dodge neon se does come standard with 15 inch rims. so is it possible ...
A: Phillip, Determining if a set of rims and tires fits on a vehicle is something that requires ...
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| Tire Pressure | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Mr. Smith, Having a heck of a time finding the right answer, so hopefully you can help. I have a ...
A: Todd, First let's talk about the triggered low tire alarm. I'm hoping you realize that the ...
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| what does 80W stand for | 2/19/2008 |
Q: but i cant find the specs on exactly what speed or weight. I drive a 2005 saturn ION Coupe and have ...
A: David, Tire Rack did a good job of explaining this: ...
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| tire sizes | 2/17/2008 |
Q: My Tahoe XLT tire specifications call for 265/70R/16. I would like to replace with 255/70R/16. ...
A: Earl, This is indeed a safety issue. I prefer to think of this sort of thing as risk - which is ...
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| replacing Subaru impreza tires | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I need your experienced biased opinion please! I've been happy with the Potenza RE92 that came on ...
A: Amy, Now I understand! Frankly, I just don't have enough information about the thousands of tires ...
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| p195/50/16 vs 205/50/16 | 2/15/2008 |
Q: My original tires are 195/50/16 per manufacturer standards and I put on 205/50/16. Should i be ...
A: Wendell, Provided you did your homework correctly - They don't rub, they have enough load carrying ...
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| Tire Size for Rim Size | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I'm looking at mounting a 315 35 17 tire on a 9.5 x 17 rim. It's for a corvette and I hear it will ...
A: Wayne, I think the situation is worse than you stated. My book says a P315/35R17 should go on only ...
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| rim size and tire size | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Tacoma prerunner ex/cab (45000 miles) with toyota 15X7" alloy rims with 265 75 X 15 ...
A: Ernie, The fact that the placard says the vehicle originally came with P225/75R15's says that you ...
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| driven on flat tire, can i reuse it? | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Barry: I was wondering if I could re-use my tires after driving with it flat for a couple of miles. ...
A: Wendell, I'm going to guess the tire is trash. I can not imagine that any tire would survive ...
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| Pull or Drift | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Barry, I would like your opinion on the difference between "pull" and "drift". I learned that pull ...
A: Dan, I tend to think of pull as something particularly stong - and certainly a condition that isn't ...
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| Tire Sidewall Repair | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I just purchased new Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires for my BMW M3 from the internet. I somehow got a ...
A: Danny, No, sidewall damage can not be repaired. The motion sidewalls go through is very complex ...
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| Tire replacement under warranty | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Ok, I too am a tire expert trained by Michelin but I know aircraft tires. During my twenty years of ...
A: Chris, Do car tires grow with time? Every tire that is inflated grows with time. And, of course, ...
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| tire | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I ran over a broken glass bottle, A small piece of the glass got stuck in a tire. It did not go flat ...
A: John, It is going to get worse over time, but unless the cut hit cords (unlikely), it won't get ...
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| compatibility | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Can i install BMW tires to a VW Passat? can you tell me if they are compatible? Thanks
A: Razvan, If you mean "Can I install BMW tires and rims on a VW Passat?", then the answer is "No! ...
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| Matching new tires to existing tires | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have relatively new tires on the front on my 1992 LS400. They are Falken cause I was broke when I ...
A: Helen, This is a tough question to answer because I would need to know which Falken tires you have, ...
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| Infiniti G35 Sedan (rear Wheel drive) | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Barry, I bought a new 2007 Infiniti G35 rear wheel drive sedan. NOw, some 13,668 miles later I'm ...
A: Harrison, I work for a major tire manufacturer and I really shouldn't make brand specific comments. ...
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| Infiniti G35 Sedan (rear Wheel drive) | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Barry, I bought a new 2007 Infiniti G35 rear wheel drive sedan. NOw, some 13,668 miles later I'm ...
A: Harrison, First, feathering is generally caused by misalignment. So the first thing I would do is ...
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| Loud noise after rotation | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I just recently rotated the tires(225/60/16) on my '99 Pontiact Grand Prix. The tires on the ...
A: Ryan, First, you should be able to tell where the noise is coming from - front or rear - and I'm ...
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| Tire Pressure | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I just put new rims, 285/70/17 BFG ATs Load range D and a ORU leveling kit on my 2007 Silverado 2500 ...
A: Randy, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| Inflation PSI for Bronco | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 95 Ford Bronco and have 31-10.5x15 Uniroyal Cross County radial tires on it. The door jamb ...
A: Patrick, You don't need to worry at the front - they're the same. The 41 psi spec on the rear is ...
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| Inflation PSI for Bronco | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 95 Ford Bronco and have 31-10.5x15 Uniroyal Cross County radial tires on it. The door jamb ...
A: Patrick, Yes, I can convert it..........Oh, you mean you would like me to do that? It turns out ...
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| tire inflation | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i have a 94 honda accord ex and i have summer rims and tires. the stock tires say 32 psi and my new ...
A: Christian, I don't want to alarm you, but using a lower capacity could lead to a tire failure - and ...
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| Tire noise and broken tire belts | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Ford Escape with 77,000 miles. When the vehicle is moving over 25 MPH there is a very ...
A: Ted, I would find a different place to do the alignment. You've already had a conversation with ...
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| Tire noise and broken tire belts | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Ford Escape with 77,000 miles. When the vehicle is moving over 25 MPH there is a very ...
A: Ted, It's probably not the tire's belts. Broken belts are extremely, extremely rare and they ...
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| Loud humming - Goodyear RT/S | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a set of Goodyear RT/S tires on a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT. They have about 40,000 miles on ...
A: Chris, I suspect you have a CV joint going out, because CV joint noise changes when you turn. ...
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| tire inflation | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i have a 94 honda accord ex and i have summer rims and tires. the stock tires say 32 psi and my new ...
A: Christian, You have a problem. You do not have enough load carrying capacity on your tires. Your ...
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| tire inflation | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i have a 94 honda accord ex and i have summer rims and tires. the stock tires say 32 psi and my new ...
A: Christian, Every vehicle sold in the US has a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will ...
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| tire mounting | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I had a junkyard mount a tire for me and when I got home I noticed that they had used old black ...
A: Jim, It depends on what the grease was. Some tire mounting lubes look like regular old black ...
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| V Rated Tires | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 Maxima SE with 245/45Z/R18 wheels. Can I put an H rated tire on these? If yes, how ...
A: Tom, As a general rule, the higher the speed rating, the higher the cornering. Because of this, ...
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| Tire Pressure Honda Civic 97 | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a honda civic 97 hatchback using a 205/40Z/R17 80W tire with a max load of 450KG at ...
A: Adonis, Every vehicle sold in the US has a sticker - commonly called the palcard - that will list ...
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| Tire Ratings | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have three questions you may be able to help me with. First, I am replacing the tires on my ...
A: Al, First, there are a number of sources for comparisons for tires on the internet. What comes ...
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| Tires | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Most people scrape the sidewalls of their tires against a curb at one point or another. Since I am ...
A: Amanda, First you should make absolutely sure the "white" is just rubber and there is no fabric ...
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| 235/60 R16 to replace 235/70 R16? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I know that the issue between the reduction in size is a problem with load capacity... here is the ...
A: Alexandra, I am of the opinion that hybrids are a bit heavier than their non-hybrid counterparts ...
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| tire pressure | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I just recently install a set of nitto terra grapplers LT325/60R18 119S, the tire shop put 30 psi ...
A: Ciro, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the placard - that will ...
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| awd 2004 toyota sienna rft tires | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Have 50k on tires. need to be replaced, should i go with the ome tires or get away from rft and get ...
A: Michael, If I am not mistaken, the RFT's are Michelin Pax - and that means the rims are also unique ...
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| Loud Noise from 235/70 R16 104T Continenta Radial | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I put Loud Noise from 235/70 R16 104T Continenta Radial tyres on Mazda Tribute 2006. Loud noice as ...
A: Deep, You said "One said they are mounted wrong." Look at the sidewall of the tires. If there ...
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| replacing the rediculous low profile tires... | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I bought a 99 Toyota Camry LE last month from a dealer auction. It came with brand new low profile ...
A: Kristina, A 1999 Toyota Camry LE came with P205/65R15's 92H, so to start with, the tires are too ...
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| Loud Noise from 235/70 R16 104T Continenta Radial | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I put Loud Noise from 235/70 R16 104T Continenta Radial tyres on Mazda Tribute 2006. Loud noice as ...
A: Deep, Trying to diagnose a noise over the internet is very difficult. I doubt if I can tell you ...
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| tire pressure | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback withe 215/35/18 tires on it. What should my tire pressure be?
A: Robert, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker - commonly called the vehicle placard - ...
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| tire compatibility | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Front tires are 225/60 16 97H. Can I install rear tires 225/60 16 97T? Tanks
A: Yakov, You have a problem. The best tires are supposed to go on the rear. However, new tires and ...
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| Tire Equipment Question | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I am on a quest and thought that maybe you could help. I own several new and used retail tire ...
A: Kevin, A uniformity machine does what I described, but that is not the only machine that inflates a ...
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| Tires | 1/13/2008 |
Q: About one year ago I bought 4 Michelin x-radials for my 2002 trail Blazer, we didn't real could ...
A: First, I think there is absolutely nothing wrong. When things are cold, they transmit vibrations ...
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| Tire Equipment Question | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I am on a quest and thought that maybe you could help. I own several new and used retail tire ...
A: Kevin, Sorry, but I've only seen machines do what you describe as part of a process to do something ...
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| my tires | 1/12/2008 |
Q: i had my tires on my 06 crown victoria rotated and balanced today and they said the left rear has ...
A: Sean, I suspect the term they should have used is radial pull. This is a property where the tire ...
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| tires on AWD vehicles | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of researching AWD vans to purchase for my wife and 3 children. After talking ...
A: Peter, Yes, in fact tires on AWD must be rotated (if possible) to avoid the tires wearing ...
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| tires | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I bought a new 2005 Jeep Wrangler that now has 23k miles on it. Dealer says all 4 tires need to be ...
A: Nancy, Unfortunately you didn't tell me if they were rotated or not. If they were, then that still ...
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| Tire Replacement | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Recently I had the two rear tires replaced on a 2002 Mitsubishi Gallant. The mechanic replaced the ...
A: Dick, No. But there is a possibility the tire may rub on something. I can't tell you for sure ...
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| tires | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I bought a new 2005 Jeep Wrangler that now has 23k miles on it. Dealer says all 4 tires need to be ...
A: Nancy, Most tire wear occurs when cornering, so tire wear is more a function of turns per mile. ...
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| Standard Load vs. 6 Ply | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Why would a standard load passenger tire and a light truck 6 ply, both 265/75R16, have different ...
A: Kim, Yes, Passenger car tires are sometimes used in lighter duty truck service and they have ...
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| Front tire weight | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Does the difference in tire weight of right front and left front tires can effect the front ...
A: Parviz, Obviously differences in the weight of a tire can affect the way the suspension reacts, but ...
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| Cadillac 2004 SRX rear wheel vibration | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Barry, I have a similiar problem that you addressed in an earlier post, very bad rear wheel ...
A: Mac, Based on the fact that putting on new tires didn't change anything, I strongly suspect you ...
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| tire size | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have just bought new tires and they didn't have the same size as was on the car. I went from stock ...
A: Maria, these tires are wider, but they are also lower in aspect - and that means they are ...
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| Tire Air Pressure | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I just purchased 4 new Goodyear Fortera TripleTred tires size P255/70R16 for my Jeep Liberty. (OEM ...
A: Pete, Thanks for the reply. The reason Goodyear recommends the the "Manufacturers Recommended ...
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| Tire Air Pressure | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I just purchased 4 new Goodyear Fortera TripleTred tires size P255/70R16 for my Jeep Liberty. (OEM ...
A: Pete, I've looked at a reference book, and I do not find that any Jeep originally came with ...
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| what will fit my 16x8 rim? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 98 GMC 1500 1/2ton that has 16x8 rims and I am wanting to get some new mud terrain tires. ...
A: Homer, I’m sorry, but in order to answer your question, I need to know how big the fenderwells are ...
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| Wheel Balancing | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me what the best form of wheel balancing is these days? And why do some shops ...
A: Stu, There are really two issues here: Balance and Uniformity (You could call it "Out of ...
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| Tire Weights Effect on Gas Mileage | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I just purchased new tires for my Jeep Grand Cherokee and since they were installed the gas mileage ...
A: Doug, "......According to the tire manufacture's tech data, the 235 and 245 tires have the same ...
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| Tire Weights Effect on Gas Mileage | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I just purchased new tires for my Jeep Grand Cherokee and since they were installed the gas mileage ...
A: Doug, First I don't think the tires are the same diameter - and that is at least part of the ...
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| BMW X5 4.4 Tires | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Model BMW X5 SUV with 30,000 miles on it. I took it in to get one tire replaced when ...
A: Jason, This model uses different tire sizes front to rear - and that means you can not rotate the ...
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| tire wear and when to replace | 1/3/2008 |
Q: We have 40k miles on goodyear assurance tripletred, for a toyota sienna minivan. They come with an ...
A: Jim, I spent a good deal of my first response to you dealing with warranty because this area is not ...
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| 2000 Chevrolet Blazer | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I bought a new Chevrolet Blazer (4 door, V-6) new in February 2000. It is primarily my wife's car ...
A: David, Tires do not last forever - even if unused. The current thinking is that tires in hot ...
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| tire wear and when to replace | 1/2/2008 |
Q: We have 40k miles on goodyear assurance tripletred, for a toyota sienna minivan. They come with an ...
A: Jim, Let's deal with the mileage warranty issue first. Mileage warranties aren't a promise that ...
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| Going slightly below OEM specs | 12/31/2007 |
Q: In light of energy conservation (fuel effieciency), I have considered replacing my OEM size tires to ...
A: David, First a lesson in Rolling Resistance. RR only accounts for 17% of the fuel consumed during ...
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| Winter tires for Honda Odyssey | 12/31/2007 |
Q: We are getting a 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring. Can I put my winter tires from previous mini-van on as ...
A: Jul;ie, There's a lot of information you didn't tell me: Are the tires mounted on rims? If so, ...
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| Replace tires with different tire size | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Have a 1981 Ford Econoline 1/2 ton van. Current tires are P235/75 R15. Can I replace with P195/75 ...
A: Karen, These types of vans are peculiar in that they occupy a kind of "corner" in the tire world. ...
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| change tire size for '03 civic ex | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Barry, I'm very sorry to ask such a long question. These are the details that I couldn't really ...
A: Ryan, Here's my comments: ".... I think the rims are 15x6... well they're definitely 15" diameter, ...
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| tires for a 2001 honda crv | 12/26/2007 |
Q: THE STANDARD SIZE IS 205/70/15 THE CRV IM BUYING HAS ON 215/70/16 WILL THIS BE A PROBLEM ON POWER OR ...
A: Don, 1) This will cause an error in the speedometer of 4% - the speed reading will be low. 2) ...
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| 2000 Ford Focus | 12/25/2007 |
Q: My back tires locked up on me today. They would not go forward or backwards. Why did this happen, ...
A: Rhonda, Was the vehicle parked? If so, the emergency brake probably froze in position and would ...
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| Tires for a 1998 pathfinder | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for new tires for a 1998 Nissan pathfinder. the original tires are 265/70/R15. I want to ...
A: Mike, It is possible that this particular manufacturer makes the tire on the small side - and ...
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| 2005 2WD Ford Ranger - rear tire wear | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I got a used, 2005, 2wd, reg cab, edge package, 3.0L V6, Ford Ranger this past summer, with only ...
A: Mike, First, you should not be going down in size from a P235/70R16 to a P235/65R16. That results ...
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| air pressure loss | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 jeep grand Cherokee and a 2007 Lexus es 350. Both vehicles have tire pressure sensors ...
A: Jim, There is a slow leak and the folks that did the leak test didn't spend enough time looking for ...
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| Cadillac Limo tires | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1996 Cadillac limo that has a tire placard specifying 235/75-15 tires. In the olden days, ...
A: Bryan, There is a bit of complexity here - part of which you have a grasp of, and part you don't. ...
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| tire size | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have a Saturn SW1. The tire for SW1 is 175/70-14 can a 185/60-14 fit on this vehicle
A: Michelle, There are a couple of issues here, but the simple answer is that this would be going down ...
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| Steering Wheel Shakes above 60 MPH | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I drive a 98 BMW 323is, with Goodyear Assurance Tripletreds, and they have about 20K miles on them ...
A: Tim, The tires are ....uh.... well, let call it "out of round". This is a dimensional problem and ...
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| Blow out & replacement | 12/17/2007 |
Q: We recently had a blow out and could only replace the one tire. It matches (same make and brand, ...
A: Phillis, This is a matter of degree, rather than kind. It is more dangerous than having 4 of the ...
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| motor home tires | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow motorhome 17,000 GVW rating,dual wheels, the tires are 235/85R 16 ...
A: Dave, You are right - the tires are almost 5 years old. I think you will be OK for the 6 years ...
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| Tire size | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I currently have a 2003 Chevy Cavalier that has 185 70R14's in the front and 195 70R14's in the ...
A: Bruce, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a label commonly called the placard that lists the ...
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| tire size options | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Extended Cab 4x4. My question is whether I can mount 295/75/16 ...
A: Rod, First allow me to apologize for the mistake I made. I quoted using P metric tires and an ...
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| Tire size | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Can a P205/60R15 fit on a car with P215/60R15 tires? It is a 2003 chevy Malibu. The same question ...
A: Sue, This is not a good idea. You are going down in load carrying capacity and that increases the ...
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| Save money on H speed rating instead of V | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Barry, Do you agree with Goodyear Tire that 'Speed ratings do not indicate how well a tire handles ...
A: Eric, Sort of. Speed rating are strictly based on a tire's abiility to withstand the effects of ...
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| Tire Pressure | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 GMC Safari van and pull a 2004 Rockwood travel trailer that weighs in dry at 3550 ...
A: Norm, First, most of the stiffness in the sidewall is due to inflation pressure - so the "experts" ...
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| Replacing one tire on Toyota Tacoma | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Barry, I need to replace one tire on my truck. I'm concerned about performance as the remaining ...
A: Scott, The problem with replacing a single tire is that the vehicle will tend to pivot around the ...
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| Matching all tire Info | 12/7/2007 |
Q: How much variance can i have with regard to width and ratio? I have a almost new set of 215/60/R15 ...
A: Dennis, The problem is the amount of space available in the fenderwell. The folks that measure ...
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| New tires and car vibrates | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I brought my car into the dealership to get some winter tires and steel rims put on. After i got my ...
A: Tim, There are a couple of possibilities: 1) Flat spots. Tiresd that sit in one spot for a long ...
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| tires for 1992 Ford F250 | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Hey. I have a fairly old truck, but it runs, and it's mine. It's the only thing I have, and right ...
A: Tanya, On every vehicle sold in the US there is a placard which will list the original tire size ...
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| Loss of tire pressure | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I had new tires put on my car two days ago. Yesterday when I drove to work down the highway, my ...
A: Bryan, You obviously have a leak. If the tires you put on were just purchased, take them back ...
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| tire pressure? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I just got a new set of tires for my 2005 Toyota Corolla S. The original tires were rated T, but ...
A: Jonathan, The speed rating doesn't change the way a tire handles load - so use the same pressure - ...
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| four wheel drive dump truck tires | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Is it true that different tread on my rear and front tires can blow my transfer case??
A: Alisha. Yes, - and this applies to AWD cars as well. If there is enough difference in tire ...
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| Tires | 12/2/2007 |
Q: What is the standard and Xtra load rating on a 205-50-17 tire. If a tire manufacturer has a 51 psi ...
A: Jurt, There are at least three answers to your first question - It all depends on which ...
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| Tires for 04 Kia Sorento | 11/30/2007 |
Q: put Definity Dakota H/T P245/75SR16 tires on my 2004 Kia Sorento. Everything was fine for 10,000 ...
A: Dana, 1) As best as I can tell from what you have told me. based on my experience and counting the ...
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| Tires for 04 Kia Sorento | 11/29/2007 |
Q: put Definity Dakota H/T P245/75SR16 tires on my 2004 Kia Sorento. Everything was fine for 10,000 ...
A: Dana, Probably not. Alignment is probably causing some irregular wear - and this is causing the ...
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| Excessive wear on inside of all 4 tires | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Have 2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD and upsized to 265 50 20 Toyo Proxes ST directionals & chrome ...
A: Allan, No, alignment doesn't have to be performed on the wider tires - unless the overall diameter ...
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| Excessive wear on inside of all 4 tires | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Have 2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD and upsized to 265 50 20 Toyo Proxes ST directionals & chrome ...
A: Allan, It sounds like you have an alignment problem. Be aware that alignment tolerances are too ...
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| 4 year old spare tire | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a Dodge Ram P/U 44,000 miles. need new 20 inch tires, they are expensive and would like to ...
A: Anthony, Rubber deteriorates over time and there is an increasing amount of traffic from ...
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| Will these tires work? | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 saturn sl2, its tires are 185/65 R15...I have a set of snow tires from another car ...
A: Scott, I really can't tell you to worsen the risk your wife would be taking. There's already a ...
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| Will these tires work? | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 saturn sl2, its tires are 185/65 R15...I have a set of snow tires from another car ...
A: Scott, First 14" tires do not fit on 15" rims. That would mean you would need to change rims. ...
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| Tire Markings | 11/27/2007 |
Q: What do the numbers mean on a tire that says 30x9.50 R15. Is it comparable to a P275/75 R15? ...
A: Gene, I was hoping that Tire Rack had a short article on the subject - but they don't. A ...
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| tire fit | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 97' suburban 1500 2wd 3" bolt pattern, someone gave me new tires and rims off their 2006 ...
A: Rick, No. A Toyota Tundra has a bolt circle of 150 mm, and a Suburban has a bolt circle of 127mm, ...
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| tire noise from new tires | 11/25/2007 |
Q: My '96 Saab has about 110K miles. At 70K, I replaced the second set of tires with 4 new Yokohamas. ...
A: Phil, Each FWD car has 2 CV joints, so unless you changed both, change the other one. If you've ...
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| tire noise from new tires | 11/24/2007 |
Q: My '96 Saab has about 110K miles. At 70K, I replaced the second set of tires with 4 new Yokohamas. ...
A: Phil, Duuuude: Too many variables. Tire do make noise, and noise is not a bad thing. It might ...
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| Tire repair | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I am a firefighter and my wife stopped by tonight to say hi. The left front tire was going flat on ...
A: Tom, There are 3 things to consider about repairs in tires: 1) The repair must hold air as well ...
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| Tires | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I drive a 1998 Lexus LS400 (88,000 miles), and I have four wrong tires on my vehicle that I will ...
A: Christine, Tires are your only connection with the ground, so if they are up to snuff, then the ...
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| Tire Traction loss | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I purchased (4) Futura2000 (Cooper)185/60-15 tires approx. 2 years ago and have 1/4" tread left and ...
A: Matthew, I don't have any specific information about Futura 2000's(I'm more of a design engineer), ...
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| Tire size change for snows? | 11/22/2007 |
Q: My car takes summer size 215/60/16. The snow tires I want the store doesn't have that "exact" size. ...
A: Grant, Both tire sizes are bad, so I would either find order the proper size or find another tire ...
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| tread wear | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I have ford f150 2006. I leveled front with leveling kit and also had alignment redone. tires in ...
A: Mike, I am hoping you aren't thinking that changing the front end erases the past tire wear. It ...
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| sizes | 11/21/2007 |
Q: is 245 30 zr20 and 255 30 zr20 the same size tire
A: Jay, No, they are different sizes. The 255/30R20 is wider by 10 mm, taller by 6 mm, has about 100 ...
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| rim sizes | 11/21/2007 |
Q: what is the difference between radial steel rims 16 X 6J and 16 X 6K? What feature of the rim do ...
A: Elsa, A rim labeled 16 X 6J tells me: 1) it is a 16 inch diameter rims - only 16" tires fit on ...
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| rim sizes | 11/21/2007 |
Q: what is the difference between radial steel rims 16 X 6J and 16 X 6K? What feature of the rim do ...
A: Elsa, The J and K represent the size and shape of the rim flange. In the case of a J, the flange ...
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| Replacing one tire | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I currently have my 2003 Honda Accord being fixed. It needs new rotors and break pads but also one ...
A: Leslie, This is a matter of degree, rather than kind. Having an odd tire tends to make the vehicle ...
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| Cupping | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have a Classic 2007 GMC Sierra extended cab with stock GMC 20" rims and Firestone tires. I have ...
A: John, "Cupping" is a term that is commonly misused, where the term "irregular wear" would be more ...
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| Load &speed rating versus ride ride | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I'm looking at 185/65R-14 winter tires for a Honda Fit. Most have a load-speed rating of 84Q. One ...
A: Dave, Ride quality is generally directionally worse with higher speed rating, but considering your ...
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| 2007 Honda Odyssey - R15 vs R16 | 11/19/2007 |
Q: My 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L came with 235/65R16 tires and I want to buy winter tires and rims. My ...
A: Roger, Provided the rims will clear the brake calipers, and the rim offset is chosen so the tires ...
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| All Wheel Drive | 11/19/2007 |
Q: On a all wheel astro van I had the front tires replaced and now there is a knocking sound, like the ...
A: Juree, AWD vehicles are sensitive to differences between front and rear tires - some more than ...
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| bolt pattern 02 M3 vs. 07 335i | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I put my 17" winter wheel and tire package from my bmw 2002 M3 on my 2007 335i coupe. Wheels clear ...
A: Ed, There are quite a few causes for steering wheel shake. Obviously the change to the winter ...
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| tire rotation | 11/17/2007 |
Q: is there a federal regulation which bans shops from rotating tires if they're below a certain tread ...
A: Susie, There is a federal regulation that the tires must be 2/32nds of an inch to be in service. ...
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| wide or narrow for winter tires? | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am considering winter tires in the mid-Atlantic area where we get light/moderate snow, plus ice, ...
A: Rob, The general theory is that you want to penetrate through the snow and slush to get to the ...
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| Winter Tires | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I own a 2005 Acura TL which I which to purchase winter tires. I live in Vermont, a snowy state. My ...
A: Real, First, going down in size is also going down in load carrying capacity, and that is never a ...
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| Tire shimmies | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have Camry 2002. Put Yokohama 215/60R16 tires on it. Now, after a year, the car vibrates when ...
A: Michael, The vibration problem is in your brakes, not the tires - probably a warped rotor. BTW, ...
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| tire upsizing | 11/12/2007 |
Q: i have a question on tires i have a chev lumina apv 91' mini van, and i have 205/65r/15 on them now, ...
A: Pat, I believe a 1991 Chevrolet Limuna APV came with P215/70R15's - making the P205/65R15's 2 sizes ...
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| mounting tires | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I was given 4 new 245/70R17 tires to go on my 2500 dodge ram pickup, the truck currently has ...
A: Bill, If your vehicle originally came with LT265/70R17's then you should not mount this tires on ...
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| Tire mismatches all around | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My existing tires were down to the wear bars, so I recently replaced them. And since I plan on ...
A: Rick, First, the 195/60R15's are smaller in load carrying capacity, and that's a danger in and of ...
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| tire sizes | 11/12/2007 |
Q: The original tire size on my nissan xtrail is p215/65r/16.What substitute tire sizes can i safely ...
A: Carig, This tire size is fairly popular so you shouldn't have any problems finding what you want - ...
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| After Market Tire Pressure | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Barry, I have a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. I bought the car used with 7,000 miles. The wheels that came ...
A: DJ, I'm sorry but while the calculation is fairly easy to do, it does require the use of tire load ...
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| tire sizes | 11/11/2007 |
Q: my truck has 265/70 16 on it getting pretty worn . i was given a set of very good winter tires size ...
A: Chris, Do not use these tires. They are smaller in load carrying capacity. Using a tire with less ...
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| 1959 Tires & New | 11/11/2007 |
Q: Help!!!! Looking at buying a 1959 International Pickup 4x4. Runs good, minimum rust, but I'm not ...
A: Kent, You probably should do a bit of research to make sure of the exact tire size that came ...
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| Winter Tires for a S-10 | 11/10/2007 |
Q: What follows is an e-mail from my son. He (and I) believe a narrower winter tire will increase ...
A: Raoul, The first step is for your son to find the vehicle placard. It lists the original tire size ...
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| Wheel balance | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 mustang gt with 245/45/17 "ultra high performance" tires. They were balanced "several ...
A: Kevin, You need to take a little more active role in this. As I said in the earlier post - #2 is ...
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| tyre mounting pastes | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Is there any recomended mounting paste for tyres fitted to alloy wheel rims ( motorcycle ) as I ...
A: Alan, There are many pastes available for mounting tires (I prefer a liquid called Ru-Glyde), and ...
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| Wheel balance | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 mustang gt with 245/45/17 "ultra high performance" tires. They were balanced "several ...
A: Kevin, If you had the tires "RoadForced" on a Hunter GSP9700, then you have a good idea about how ...
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| Tire load | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have a VW Transporter. It currently has fitted 195 70 R 15 104 102 tyres. I have a set of 18" ...
A: Peter, No - but with one qualification. You need to find tires with at least a 104 load index - ...
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| Tire Conversion | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Recently purchased a 1998 Toyota Tacoma Ext Cab 4x4 and would like to replace the tires. It has ...
A: Brian, You should check your vehicle placard to see what tire size came originally. The vehicle ...
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| BMW Tire Size | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 BMW 323ci, with the sport package on it and 17" wheels. When I bought the car used I ...
A: Jim, The general recommendation is to stay with the original tire type as came on the car - and ...
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| toyota 2002 camry | 11/5/2007 |
Q: my tire size is a p205 65/r15 Can I purchase a winter tire size 195 65/r15??? will this fit my ...
A: Aimee, This is not a good idea. That would be going down in load carrying capacity and that ...
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| tire replacement | 11/4/2007 |
Q: Recently I attended a defensive driving course and was surprised to hear the instructor state that ...
A: Bert, Yes. Rubber degrades over time, even if the tire is unused. So time should be a ...
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| wheel/tire size limits | 11/3/2007 |
Q: A tire dealer just told me that the 285/50r/20 tires on my '04 Ram 1500 4x4 QC would cause wear in ...
A: Manfred, I think what the tire dealer was trying to say was that he had some concerns about using a ...
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| Had 2 tires on front replaced - Noise problerm | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I never rotated my tires on my 2005 Corolla S. About three months ago I inflated my tires to 40 lbs ...
A: Will, First you should check the pressure yourself to be sure. But 30 psi is what it is supposed ...
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| Accord cupping tires | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Accord V6. The OEM tires were V rated Michelin MXV4. I have experienced uneven wear ...
A: Joseph, It is alignment - and the sensitivity of the tire to misalignment. Alignment is not a case ...
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| Replacing Winter Tires. | 10/30/2007 |
Q: How do you know when winter tires need be replaced? My current winters look to have a lot of ...
A: Sean As tires wear, their traction in adverse condition gradually decreases, and gets worse more ...
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| tire noise in left front tire | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have a Jeep Wrangler that has developed a noise in just the left front tire. The tires are ...
A: Dirk, A little diagnostic work will really help here. Rotate your tires. If the noise moves, ...
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| aspect ratios | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 2005 cavalier with stock P195 70R14 tires and have found a really good deal on winter tires ...
A: David, There are several resons not to do this - speedometer error, lower ride height, but the ...
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| Cupping | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Barry, I have read several of your responses in regards to cupping. I have 2006 Buick Terraza Mini ...
A: Greg, Alignment is a matter if degree rather than kind. "In Spec" merely means it falls within an ...
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| Tire size variations | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Stock tire size 265/70/16 on a 01 Yukon with 90m miles. Would it hurt anything to change to ...
A: Johnny, Thi is a tough question to answer. The larger diameter tire would increase the force being ...
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| tire life - years | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 Accord with the original Michelin Radial XSE tires on it, but only about 23,000 miles ...
A: Wayne, This is really a "risk assesment" - and the only person who can reasonably make that ...
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| tires | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I would like to know on my front wheel drive autos,how often do tires need to be rotated ? Since ...
A: Lizz, Tires, regardless of what vehicle they are on, should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. ...
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| light truck tyre ranges | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Is there a specific range of tyres applicable for light trucks?
A: Jerome, I'm not sure what question you really want the answer to, and I suspect this isn't it. But ...
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| Ford Focus - Z rated tires | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I am on my 2nd Ford Focus. I like the gas mileage ... but HATE the car. I go through 2 tires a ...
A: Emily, Here's what you need to do: 1) Find the vehicle placard. It will list the original tire ...
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| 2004 chevy silverado tire size | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 2004 1500 silverado. I want to replace the original tires and I am running into a problem. ...
A: Mila, Tire Rack did such a good job of describing tire size I suggest you start there: ...
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| When to replace a tire | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have been told that no matter what the tread debth, if a tire shows dry rott cracks down in the ...
A: Patrick, Not only is it true, but the tire industry is publishing bulletins that say that there is ...
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| Tire belt | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have Honda accord 2004 (now 61,000 miles only and all tires have been replaced at 32,000)and today ...
A: Romi, It is unclear why the Honda Dealer advise you to replace your tires. I think the comment ...
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| Tires for 2001 GMC Safari van | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how to select a proper all season tire for a 2001 GMC safari van. I haul a ...
A: Robert, Each vehicle manufacturer selects tires based on the load carrying capacity of the vehicle. ...
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| Changing tire size on my Tahoe | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 2004 Tahoe 2WD. My tire size is 265/70/17. A friend of mine just took some tires off of ...
A: Stacy, First you have 17" rims, so you can't put 16" tires on them. But if you are asking if you ...
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| Subaru Liberty tire damage | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Liberty 3.0R Spec-B Wagon 18-inch low-profile Bridgestone 33000km 15 months old - city & highway ...
A: Michael, I think the problem is the 2.5mm toe. That is the only dimension that would be stated in ...
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| Uneven tire wear | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I was wondering about my 1999 Chevy Tahoe and my uneven tire wear I am having with it. It seems to ...
A: Jim, This is probably alignment related. First is the normal 3 items that we think of when we ...
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| Rolling Circumference vs Tire Circumference | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Barry, I read your answer to a question about rolling circumference of tires in February of 2005, ...
A: Andrew, The way I think about it is like a tank track with rubber pads - and the belt is the linked ...
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| Lt vs P tires | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Are LT tires more durable on off road conditions compared to P series tires? I spend alot of time ...
A: Travis, First, getting a flat has nothing to do with durability. Durability will manifest itself ...
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| Speed rating for 7.50R16 | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I can't find a speed rating for this tire. Can you either get that information for me or tell me ...
A: Kim, First speed rating is independent of tire size. Any tire, regardless of size can have a speed ...
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| Wide tires vs. thinner tires | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Well, I am taking physics right now and my teacher wants us to explain the physics behind why ...
A: Allen, I think the point that your teacher is trying to make is that it is a principle of physics ...
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| loud tires | 10/6/2007 |
Q: just bought a dodge drango sxt 2003.the tires on it are in excellent shape GY-wranglers RT/S 265 R70 ...
A: Thomas, I suspect the vehicle has (or used to have) an alignment problem and the tires have ...
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| wear of tires | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I purchased two Goodyear VIVA II tires 5/31/07 and the whol tire is bald; I purchased a road hazard ...
A: Charlotte, Tire wear occurs mostly in the cornering mode. The more turns you make, the faster the ...
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| Ford Focus rear tire vibration | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I am having REALLY bad tire vibration between 40 and 60 MPH (especially on hot days). It started ...
A: Shan, Tires can develop irregular, especially if they are misaligned. Aligning doesn't fix the ...
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| new michelons | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I just had 4 Michelon Harmonies put on a Toyota Avalon(98) and noticed a vibration at higher speeds. ...
A: Shane, If you didn't have the vibration before putting on new tires, then the most likely ...
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| tire size interchangeability/ compatibility? | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Smith, I need to change the tires of my Hyundai Grace van. I am not very familiar with these tire ...
A: Cynthia, Tire rack has done a good job of explaining tire sizing: ...
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| Speed rated tires | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Barry, I have read mountains of info on speed rated tires and understand the concept. I know that ...
A: Randy, I think you will find that most light truck tires are speed rating. Certainly the tires ...
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| Tire pressure for new size tire | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 2007 Mustang, the original tire size was 215/65 R16 with tire pressure of 35lbs. I have ...
A: William, Ford lists this tire size as an option and lists the pressure as 32 psi. This is probably ...
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| 2004 Pontiac Grand Am front end noise | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Tires: Goodyear Eagle RS-A P225/50 R16. 41K mileage. Purchased new. When car had about 22K miles ...
A: David, Diagnosing noises over the internet is problematic - I can't hear what you are referring to. ...
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| 2 different size tires on explorer | 9/22/2007 |
Q: 2 years ago 2 different size tires were put on my 1998 all wheel drive ford explorer- 3 @ 235 and 1 ...
A: Greg, Thanks for clarifying that. Having a 4 X 4 with tires with different diameters can cause ...
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| 2001 Chev Suburban 2500 | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have 2001 Chev Suburban, 2500 4wd, now 100K miles. New tires at 50k. New front shocks. Right ...
A: Jim, As you have probably discovered, some alignment guys are....ah....what's the politically ...
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| Tire wear | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Why do my tires wear out only on the outer side. I have a 1999 Chrysler Town and Country with ...
A: Barry, There are a couple of things it could be. 1) May be the alignment guy isn't doing as good ...
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| tire noise | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Hey Barry, My '01 civic has michelin destinys with aprox,50,000 service miles on them and 4-3/32s ...
A: Steve, Tires will develop noise as time goes on, especially if there is misalignment to the vehicle ...
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| low profile substitute | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 99 Alero to replace my Lebaron that was stolen. I am on a very limited fixed income ...
A: Valorie, What I am about to advise you means you have to be very careful - no hotrodding - and you ...
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| 6.00-16 Trailer Tire | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I am having a very hard time finding this tire. I am not sure what to do anymore. I was wondering if ...
A: Derek, I need some more information. What else is written on the sidewall of the tire? In ...
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| RV Tires | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I'm buying an old Winnebago which has old tires. The size marking on the outside is 8.00-16.75LT. ...
A: Jim, An 8.00-16.5LT is an old tire size and it is going to be difficult to find. I recommend you ...
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| winter tires | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I noticed my car manual mentions to inflate winter tires 4.3psi more than the recommended for ...
A: Hugh, Dimensionally, radial tires are relatively insensitive to pressure. The steel belt really ...
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| 1996 Chevy Van Express | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Would having P rated tires on a 1996 Chevy Van Express G1500 cause alot of swaying motion due to the ...
A: Christina, Look for the vehicle placard - which will be on the driver's doorpost. It will tell you ...
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| Proper Tire Inflation for Car - NOT OEM Tires | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 BMW 325IC...have had it for almost 13 years! And a few months back I got new (not ...
A: Harrison, It is a complicated formula, so it is published in the form of tables. Unfortunately the ...
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| changing tires | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I have bmw 320i my front and back wheels size is 205/50/r16 but just got a flat tire at the back and ...
A: Glenn, I am assuming that this is not an AWD (I'm not that familiar with BMW's to be sure) and if ...
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| tire size | 9/14/2007 |
Q: My 2003 Safari (2WD) came with 215/70R16. I need to replace them. Can I use 215/65R16? What would ...
A: Fraser, This is not a good idea. The tire size you are looking at is smaller in load carrying ...
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| Low profile tires on Mazda 3i | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I purchased a used 2005 Mazda 3i about 2 months ago. I bought it from a dealership (that wasn't ...
A: Rachel, As I expected, the folks you talked to are a little "Out of Dodge!" There are plenty of ...
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| Low profile tires on Mazda 3i | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I purchased a used 2005 Mazda 3i about 2 months ago. I bought it from a dealership (that wasn't ...
A: Rachel, Part of the problem here, I think, is that the folks you talked to are trying to diagnose ...
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| tire pressure for upgrades | 9/13/2007 |
Q: i have put flat 205/40-17 rims on my civic coupe that had stock tyres 175/65-14 rims.the tyres used ...
A: Eni, I like to verify everything before I answer a question, but my books are only applicable for ...
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| Tire wear in wet conditions | 9/12/2007 |
Q: Do tires tend to wear faster in wet conditions? I understand they run cooler but wouldn't the water ...
A: Spencer, No, just the opposite. Water tends to lubricate the tire against the road surface ...
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| load rating | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 2001 2500 4WD DODGE TRUCK WITH A SERVICE BODY I BOUGHT IT OFF A GSA AUCTION . THE FRONT ...
A: Tyler, The first step in this should be for you to find the vehicle placard - which lists the ...
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| tires | 9/12/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between truck tire and trailer tire? I have 32 ft trailer with two 5200 lb ...
A: Phillip, Not exactly. An LT metric tire should not have any real advatantage when used in place of ...
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| Trailer tire ratings | 9/10/2007 |
Q: What tire (size, weight and speed ratings) would you advise for the following: Enclosed ...
A: Loyd, If the tires say they are 126/123L, that means they have a Load Index of 126 for single ...
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| tires | 9/9/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between truck tire and trailer tire? I have 32 ft trailer with two 5200 lb ...
A: Phillip, The reason I didn't answer the first question that you asked was that I thought you were ...
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| Trailer tire ratings | 9/8/2007 |
Q: What tire (size, weight and speed ratings) would you advise for the following: Enclosed ...
A: Loyd, Let me walk you through the process I would use. But you need to be aware that I am a tire ...
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| tire size and cupping | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 95 GMC Suburban and there is a lot of tire noise coming from the left front ...
A: Krystal, Cupping - more properly called irregular wear - is caused by misalignment and aggravated ...
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| Speed Rating | 9/6/2007 |
Q: How to calculate the speed rating of a tire if its not indicated on the tire. I have a few examples ...
A: A, If the speed rating is not indicated on the sidewall, then they are NOT speed rated. Speed ...
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| Tire pressure, P to LT | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I read many of your other answers, including not switching from P to LT. But the deed has already ...
A: Stephen, Lt tires require more pressure to carry the same load. The original P265/75R16's at 35 ...
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| tire wear | 9/5/2007 |
Q: about how much of a tire is worn off in one tire rotation?
A: Michael, First the caveats: Most tire wear occurs in cornering, so the miles a tire will get is ...
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| tires | 9/4/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between truck tire and trailer tire? I have 32 ft trailer with two 5200 lb ...
A: Phillip, Part of the problem is that inflation pressure has a large effect on load carrying ...
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| tire pressures | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 05 Jeep Liberty 4X4. I went from P225/75R16 (Goodyear) to LT225/75R16 (Firestone). The tire ...
A: Doug, No, I don't need more info. 40 psi in an LT metric tire gives the same load carrying ...
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| Ford Focus - Z rated tires | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I am on my 2nd Ford Focus. I like the gas mileage ... but HATE the car. I go through 2 tires a ...
A: Emily, I am a little confused. My book says that Ford Focus's didn't come with anything higher ...
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| new tires | 8/31/2007 |
Q: The OE on my 2004 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 was a 265/70/16 with recommended pressure in my door jam of ...
A: Charles, The key bit of information you didn't give me was that the OE tire size had a "P" in front ...
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| Asymmetrical Tires | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I just had installed Kumho ECSTA ASX tires on my car. All of the tires have the marking OUTSIDE, and ...
A: Dean, Directional tires will have an arrow on the sidewall, and I suspect you looked for one and ...
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| my tires- dry rotting within the first year? | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I put 4 new tires on my ford Windstar in Nov. 2006 & with-in 8 months one tire went flat thru dry ...
A: Jane, You have been given bad information. First - tires do not go flat due to dry rotting. ...
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| tire size | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Honda CR-V. Tire size 205 70R14. I would like to replace them with something ...
A: Alan, The P215/65R16 is ever so slightly bigger, but it is the closest match to the P215/70R15. As ...
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| tire size | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Honda CR-V. Tire size 205 70R14. I would like to replace them with something ...
A: Alan, There are some things that just don't make sense to me: 1) The original tire size was ...
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| tire noise | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced all four tires on my 2007 Prius with Continental Primera A/S P185/65/R15 86T ...
A: Jack, I hope you realize that road surface has a great deal to do with tire noise generation and ...
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| 255/70/18 on 9 inch rim | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have a new tundra with 255/70/18 tires on 18x8 inch steel rims. I want to upgrade to a rim that ...
A: Terry, The allowable rim width range for a P255/70R18 is 6 1/2" to 8 1/2". So, no, this is not a ...
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| 93H vs. 93V | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have Goodyear Eagle tires, with one having 93-V and the other has a 93-H after the size on the ...
A: Rick, In essence, you are asking can you run different speed ratings on the same vehicle. This is ...
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| tire and rim question | 8/26/2007 |
Q: Smith Is me again the plymouth p11 dude, I was looking on this other web site and the guy wrote ...
A: Jay, How much risk are you willing to accept? A P215/70R16 reuires a rim width in the 5 1/2" to 7" ...
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| tire wear on 4WD vehicle | 8/25/2007 |
Q: My wife has a 4WD Audi and recently picked up a nail in the side wall of one tire. At the tire ...
A: Woody, I am afraid the tire store is right. AWD and full time 4WD have a center coupling and most ...
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| tire and rim question | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Smith, I have a 1941 Plymouth P11 4 Dr Sedan and my question is, is there any modern rim and tire ...
A: Jay, A 1941 Plymouth came with 6.00-16's inflated to 28 psi front and rear - except for the 7 ...
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| Tire Balance | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased four LT265/75R16 BFGoodrich "All Terrain TAKO" tires for my truck. While the ...
A: Joe, When I said the "tolerance on balance weights is fairly arbitrary", I was referring to the ...
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| low tone wabble noise 20mph and up changes with speed | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have a lexus IS-350 with 7k original tires -bridgestones. These tires in front cannot be rotated ...
A: Ralph, You have an alignment problem that is causing irregular wear. You are in the very early ...
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| Bad tire? | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I rotated my Douglas tires, front to back and noticed a very bad uneven spot on the face/side of the ...
A: Rick, "Face" is different than "Side". I suspect you have a tread separatin, but it is a bit ...
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| tire pressure | 8/25/2007 |
Q: i have a '86 g20 van. the problem is that there is no placard on the door to tell me what the ...
A: J, See if this makes sense: Tire Guides lists 2 possible tire sizes: For the Regular G20: ...
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| tread wear goodyear wrangler 275 70R18pro | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I purchased 2 of the above mentioned tires for the rear of my 2006 ford f350, I pull a gooseneck ...
A: Bob, First I can not comment on brand specific issues because I work for a major tire manufacturer. ...
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| sidewall puncture | 8/23/2007 |
Q: there are 4 firestone firehawk indy 500's on my '98 2x4 ford f150 size P265/70R16 111S tires have ...
A: Jonathan, Here's the deal: Punctures in the sidewall don't hold up very well because the motion ...
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| TIRE NOISE | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Barry...this is a great website. My wife has a RAV4/2005 with about 48K. It was quiet when we bought ...
A: Michael, The one thing I forgot to mention is checking the tire pressure. Every vehicle sold in ...
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| TIRE SIZE | 8/23/2007 |
Q: IVE GOT A DODGE WITH 265/70/17 TIRES ON IT AND IM BUYING A SET OF RIMS OFF A DODGE DURANGO WITH ...
A: Wes, You have gone down 2 sizes. Assuming the P265/70R17's were the original tire size, you've ...
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| TIRE NOISE | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Barry...this is a great website. My wife has a RAV4/2005 with about 48K. It was quiet when we bought ...
A: Michael, It's possible that it isn't tires - something mechanical like CV joints. But tires is ...
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| Tire cupping | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I went to have my tires rotated the other day but the shop said the rear tires were cupped and would ...
A: Roger, "Cupping" is a term that is frequently misused and what I think you have is irregular wear. ...
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| 1999 camry steering vibration | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I bought a 1999 Camry, 89000 miles; was aligned, has new set of tires; i found aftre buying that ...
A: Mike, It sounds like you have both an alignment problem and a balancing problem. The first thing ...
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| tire replacement | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1981 380sl convertible Mercedes. I had to replace the front right tire. It was a 14" ...
A: Brent, It is always best to have 4 tires of the same make model and state of wear. Next best is 2 ...
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| load range | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. It currently has standard load 265/70/17 tires. I want to put ...
A: Dale, The first thing you ought to do is find your vehicle placard and see what it says. The ...
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| tire sizes effecting a transfer case | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. 2 years ago we replaced two back tires at the Goodyear dealers. ...
A: Julie, I'm sorry to tell you but as the owner of the vehicle, the primary responsiblility for this ...
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| Vibration/bouncing | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 2006 Chevy crewcab and noticed a vibration and bouncing issue at least ...
A: Daniel, There are a lot of reasons a vehicle vibrates. Rotating tires with no change usually ...
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| tire pressures | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I'll try to be concise... In a car's manual, tire inflation specifications are listed. In my Audi ...
A: Jay, If you will look carefully at the stamping on the sidewall, it will usually express the ...
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| Puncture in runflat tires | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 Corvette with RunFlat tires. I noticed a slow leak in a rear tire and the dealer ...
A: Paul, When you have a leak in a regular tire, one of the ways to tell if the tire is not repairable ...
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| tires wearing truck bouncing | 8/15/2007 |
Q: would an alignment be the cause or is a bigger problem? truck is a 2005 ford f-150 xlt crew cab ...
A: Travor, The first place to start in this diagnosis is to get the inflation pressure right. On ...
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| Wheel size vs width of sidewall | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I have a '96 Toy Tacoma w/14" wheels w/hubcaps and have seen people advertising 15" wheels w/tires ...
A: Bob, Doing this type of change is fairly complex until you've done it a few times. My suggestion ...
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| are Plugs safe? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Recently on a cross-country trip we had a flat tire. Thanks to a warning light, I caught it before ...
A: Aaron, It is always best to have 4 tires the same, and 2 of the same would be next best, and ...
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| are Plugs safe? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Recently on a cross-country trip we had a flat tire. Thanks to a warning light, I caught it before ...
A: Aaron, The question you are asking is: "If a tire holds air is it safe?" The answer is no!!!! If ...
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| Tire Cupping | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Barry, I recently took my 2003 Dodge Neon (80,000 miles) to Sears this last week to check my tires ...
A: Christy, This is a tough question to answer because I suspect they took the front tires and put ...
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| Ripples | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I purchased a 2007 caliber with Dunlop tires. Each tire has ripples in the sidewall. Is this normal?
A: Tami. If you mean small indentations that are in the sidewall that are radially out like the spokes ...
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| Tire Comparison | 8/11/2007 |
Q: Since you are not able to compare different brands, we like to ask for your comment on the different ...
A: Michael, "....Our tire size is 215-60-16. But the store assured us that the 205-65-16 is a ...
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| Tire wear | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 2004 monte carlo that is on 20 inch rims. I have gone through tires monthly at $275.00 a ...
A: Anna, Everything you mentioned can cause irregular wear. The question is which is it and is it ...
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| changing out tires | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 honda civic ex coupe. Have ruff Racing 17" rims with kumho 711 205/40/r17 80 tires. ...
A: Piper, I have both bad news and good news for you. The bad news is you will have to replace the ...
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| trailer tires on a car | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Jeep Cherokee and mistakingly had some trailer tires installed on the rims instead of the ...
A: Jed, As a general rule, trailer tires use higher inflation pressures to get their load carrying ...
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| Tire noise | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have what appears to be 1 tire that is making a loud noise. It started in the rear driver side as ...
A: Debbie, Take a few minutes to look carefully at your tires. If there aren't any bulges apparent - ...
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| reducing tire size | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I am considering purchasing a 1996 ford bronco which currently has 37" tires on 15 " wheels... what ...
A: Jim, Find the vehicle placard and see what came on the vehicle from the factory. If my memory is ...
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| tire problem | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have a BMW 325I year 2006. I bought the car in May 2006 (New car). I used this car for going to ...
A: Melanie, First let's start with the basics: Cupping - more properly termed "irregular wear" - is ...
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| 7.50x13 | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have 7.50x13 tires on my camper what would the size be in say a passanger tire? everyone I ask for ...
A: Bruce, I need some additional information. Are there any letters or numbers - other than what you ...
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| Load ratings of tires | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My question is does the load rating have anything else to do with the ability of the tire to ...
A: Lonnie, "......Since my tires do not have a "P" notation and they were sold as "SUV" tires, I ...
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| low profile, high performance | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My seventeen year old son drives a 1997 Volvo sedan, a hand-me-down from his mom. He would like to ...
A: Paul, Red flags: 1) As to move from high profile to low profile, the rim width requirement gets ...
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| steering wheel shimmy at 35 mph and below | 8/9/2007 |
Q: 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS. Goodyear Assurance Comfort Tread tires with 27,000 miles;7/32 tread ...
A: Tom, That pretty much eliminates a tread separation - they would get worse in turning mode. So I'm ...
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| steering wheel shimmy at 35 mph and below | 8/8/2007 |
Q: 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS. Goodyear Assurance Comfort Tread tires with 27,000 miles;7/32 tread ...
A: Tom, There are a lot of things this could be - and tread separation is one of them. But what ...
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| Load ratings of tires | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My question is does the load rating have anything else to do with the ability of the tire to ...
A: Lonnie, You have a very serious problem. You are using tires that don't have enough load carrying ...
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| Tire noise | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have what appears to be 1 tire that is making a loud noise. It started in the rear driver side as ...
A: Debbie, If you have a misalignment in your vehicle, the tires are going to wear irregularly and ...
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| Load ratings of tires | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My question is does the load rating have anything else to do with the ability of the tire to ...
A: Lonnie, You've asked quite a few questions. But I am really concerned about the 440 # (times 4, ...
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| buying a tire | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I recently got a nail in one of the tires of my car (2007 Scion TC). When I took it in to get ...
A: Tom, I am not a fan of replacing a single tire. Research in the early days of ABS revealed that an ...
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| Changing tire size on Nissan Quest | 8/7/2007 |
Q: An earlier question was asked about changing from a 225-65-R16 tire for a Nissan Quest to a ...
A: Rick, This becomes a case of what combination of things work better. On the one side the ...
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| Goodyear Assurance Tires- flats | 8/5/2007 |
Q: In the past 3 months I have had 3 blowouts with Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred tires. The first they ...
A: Dru, Without examining each of the 3 tires, I can not really tell you what is going on. But if ...
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| 1996 ford explorer tires | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 1996 Ford Explorer with P235/75R15 tires(placard on door jamb has same #). I was wondering ...
A: Pete, First, you need to read up on tire sizing: ...
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| low profile tires and "bubbles" | 8/5/2007 |
Q: My husband has an '06 Mercedes CLK 500. After just a few thousand miles he discovered a bubble on ...
A: Susie, Low profile tires are more prone to impact damage. The solution is to use inflation ...
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| Tire size effect on gas mileage | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Disregarding the effects of increased weight and drag, how does a larger tire size (greater ...
A: Scott, There are way too many variables. The gearing on the car would change slightly, and that ...
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| 2 New tires - Front or back? | 8/4/2007 |
Q: When buying two new tires, do I put them on the front or back? I bought two new tires from Discount ...
A: Christopher, Not only do I know about this study, I conducted it!!! We set up 3 cars - 1) all new ...
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| Tire Inflation | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I run Michelin 235/50 ZR18 on a BMW 7 class. Inflation charts from the manufacturer say 51 psi Max. ...
A: Mark, The manufacturer's chart that you referred to was the TIRE manufacturer's chart - right? And ...
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| BOUNCY TIRES | 8/3/2007 |
Q: EVER SINCE I PUT NEW RIMS ON MY CAR, THE RIDE IS BOUNCY. I'VE HAD THEM BALANCED A NUMBER OF TIMES ...
A: Ashley, I need some more information. First, please find your vehicle placard. It is usually ...
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| Low profile SUV tires | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Can you comment on adding P275/55/20 tires to a Chevy Suburban? Are there any safety issues to ...
A: Tom, I wouldn't say flat spotting is common with low profile tires, but I will say that these types ...
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| Noise tires | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I HAVE 2000 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 VAN. I HAD THE NEW TIRES ROTATED AT 9K. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY SOUNDS ...
A: Joe, Since this is a RWD, the rear tires will tend to wear in the centers and the front tires will ...
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| Low profile SUV tires | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Can you comment on adding P275/55/20 tires to a Chevy Suburban? Are there any safety issues to ...
A: Tom, There are several versions of Chevy Suburbans and it is important that the load carrying ...
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| Sidewall flat | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Barry, Were does the sidewall start and the last ribbed tread end is there a diagram I can look at.
A: Renee, I suspect what you are really asking is what part of the tire is repairable. Many folks ...
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| weel alignment and tire rotation | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have continental tires on my SUV (76K), the front tires are more worn particularly left hand side ...
A: Anna, Not everyone is knowledgeable about tires, and the folks you encountered obviously fall into ...
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| Tires how small can i go? | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Ford Focus with 195/60R15 tires. What is the smallest tire both width and height I can ...
A: William, You should be very careful about going smaller, because this gets into load carrying ...
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| How to found the right tire size? | 7/31/2007 |
Q: What is the formula to calculate the appropriate tire size (front & rear) for a car? Using total ...
A: Jean-Pierre, This is a question that needs to be asked of a vehicle engineer, particularly one ...
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| tire rating | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I'm towing a 9500 # gooseneck horse trailer using 245-75R16 Firestone Destination M-T's. They are ...
A: Ken, First you need to contact Dodge and see what the towing capacity of the vehicle is. If you ...
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| Changing Aspect Ratio | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Regarding my '99 Dodge Dakota 2WD. I currently have the OEM P255/65R15 Goodyear Eagles on the truck. ...
A: David, when changing tire sizes, you have consider the clearance around the tire, esepcially in the ...
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| Shaking steering wheel above 60mph? | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 Hyundai Sante Fe, AWD 2.7L V6. She has 40,000miles and a pretty flawless track ...
A: Ben, Here is a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of your "cheapness" and turn it into ...
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| Changing tire size on 1971 Mercedes Benz 250C | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am having a 1971 Mercedes Benz 250C rebuilt. I want to keep it as original as possible. The car ...
A: Frank, I think you should try to find the network Mercedes has set up to provide parts and such for ...
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| High Speed Low profile flats | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Reply: Thanks for your considerate rely! As to the situation described you seemed to have ...
A: Jack, Actually, I didn't contradict myself. I think that in spite of the fact that a low profile ...
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| tire quality | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Barry, I'm having an issue with a vibration at high speeds (65+)that led me to a dealer that ...
A: Dave, I totally disagree with your friend. He has obviously been out of touch. Tire quality has ...
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| tire | 7/11/2007 |
Q: what is diference diagonal and radical ? Which one for the best loading ?
A: Meng, I think you mean "diagonal" - also referred to as "bias" - and "radial" - not radical - ...
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| rim damage | 7/9/2007 |
Q: A month ago we bought new tires. Shortly after one tire was leaking air. We took it in and that ...
A: Martin, I'm afraid that this dent cannot be blaimed on anything but hitting an oject. First, the ...
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| Load Range "E" tires on an Explorer??? | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I'm seriously considering upgrading from a tire size of 255/75/R16 factory reccomended tire to a ...
A: Matthew, Yes, there will be a decided loss in fuel economy. How much depends on which tire you ...
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| Does Fix-A-Flat ruin your rim | 7/3/2007 |
Q: We just recently bought an 02 Oldsmobile Aurora. Really nice car but the tires were going flat. We ...
A: Andy, Some of the chemical in some of the sealants will dissolve the clearcoat - and therefore the ...
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| Trailer Tire Options | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I recently had a blowout on my tandem axle boat trailer. Although it totally shattered the tire, ...
A: Doug, The very first thing you should do is weigh your trailer - fully loaded, worst possible ...
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| diagonal tire wear | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I just replaced all 4 of my tires yestarday. The rear driver side tire had a distinct diagonal wear ...
A: Rose, It might be that the struts are bad - that is one of the causes for diagonal wear - but I ...
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| 2000 Ford F250 tires | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 Ford F250 diesel and the factory tire size is a 235/85/16. I need to purchase new ...
A: John, I’m sorry, but in order to answer your question, I need to know how big the fenderwells are ...
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| Replace two tires | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I have a cadi escalade AWD with custom Rim 305/45R22 tires on it. One of the tires needs to replace. ...
A: Mike, AWD mechanisms can be very fussy about rolling diameter. The risk is damaging the drivetrain ...
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| Butyl....or natural rubber? | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I need to run tubes in my motorcycle because it is an old classic and has rather porous cast rims. ...
A: Charlie, Butyl does hold air better - for the same thickness - but natural rubber is so much easier ...
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| Dimensions U.S.A vs European ??? | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I already have tire with the following dimensions 235/75/15. Can I replace them with used tires ...
A: Paul, The 31X10.50R15LT is just a different sizing system known as "Flotation". The key to the ...
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| tires for ford explorer | 6/30/2007 |
Q: i have a 2002 ford explorer, eddie bauer. The tires on the suv now are 265 70R16, will 235 70R16 ...
A: Marla, The first thing you should do is find the vehicle placard which lists the original tire size ...
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| Mixing tires on a Durango 4x4 | 6/30/2007 |
Q: RE: 1999 Dodge Durango 4x4. The tire placard reads “P235/75R15/XL”. This vehicle is used by my ...
A: Tim, It is never a good idea to use a tire less capable that what is listed on the vehicle placard. ...
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| Tire noise most noticeable at speeds over 40mph | 6/29/2007 |
Q: like many other who have asked you this question before, over and over, I am here to ask you yet ...
A: Haris, Thanks for the additional info. I still think you have not solved the problem, in that the ...
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| Tire noise most noticeable at speeds over 40mph | 6/29/2007 |
Q: like many other who have asked you this question before, over and over, I am here to ask you yet ...
A: Haris, Aligning the vehicle only solves the source of the problem, and not the problem itself. The ...
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| Tire Grand Cherokee 1994 | 6/26/2007 |
Q: On my Cherokee Laredo (Quadra track) the standard tire size was 235/75/15 because I had the "off ...
A: Paul, It's never a good idea to use a smaller tire than came originally. However, I do show that ...
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| Rim to Tire | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Mr. Smith, I have a 1994 F-150 with OEM steel wheels that are reaching the end of their life (rust, ...
A: Rick, According to my book, the OEM rims for a 1994 F-150 were 15 X 6. But so long as you are ...
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| tyre life | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I bought my car in 1998 it was ex factory I used it lightly for 43000 km . the tires look in ...
A: Sami, The current thinking is that there is a limited time span of usefulness to the rubber in ...
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| Dry Rot on Tires | 6/24/2007 |
Q: We have Goodyear Wrangler AP tires on our Ford F150 Crew Cab put on in 2004. They now have approx. ...
A: David, I think you are confused. I don't think your tires need to be replaced because the tire ...
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| how to put tread on my nearly bald tires | 6/24/2007 |
Q: how can i put tread on my nearly bald tires so i can use them some more until i can replace them
A: Todd, I am sorry, but the only viable technique is to retread them - and for practical purposes the ...
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| Dry Rot on Tires | 6/23/2007 |
Q: We have Goodyear Wrangler AP tires on our Ford F150 Crew Cab put on in 2004. They now have approx. ...
A: David, Cracking is a normal part of the aging process for rubber. So this becomes a matter of ...
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| How Much Does A Tire Weigh? | 6/22/2007 |
Q: i am interested in knowing what a particular tire weighs in the belief that the lighter it is, the ...
A: Joe, I can confirm that weight, especially weight in the tread area, is a factor in RR. Lower ...
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