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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, Th |