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| Subject | Date Asked |
| RV Tires | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: I have 8r 19.5 tires on my 1993 Fleetwood Southwind Model 30 72K RV with a 454 Chevy engine. I was ... A: Larry, These types of tires come in Load Ranges (LR) - and along with the tire size, the load range ... | |
| Rim Leak | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a tire that is leaking around the rim. Rather than replace the rim, can I just get a tube put ... A: Tim, As a general rule, tubes don't fit in tubeless tires well - so the basic answer is: No. I ... | |
| tire size | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2003 dodge neon sxt with 185/60r-15 tires, can i go to a 205/60r-15 tire A: Tony, According to Discount Tire, no. That will rub. If you go to Discount Tire's web site, they ... | |
| P205/70R 15 | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: What make , year, and model cars use P205/70/15 tires? I have a set with 500 miles wear and want to ... A: Joyce, The common way to sell tires is by size - and let the buyer determine if his car takes that ... | |
| Tire size | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I just purchased a used 2004 Grand Cherokee limited. I would like to replace stock ... A: Kelly, I'm reasonably sure a 245/70R17 won't fit, because Discount Tire doesn't list that tire size ... | |
| Tire size | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 1986 Class C RV on a Ford E-350 chassis, when I bought it it had LT215/85-16 tires ... A: Don, You probably can't be able to make the change - but here's how to tell: The dual wheel ... | |
| 19.5 questions | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I have 1991 International 4654 rollback and it has 6", 6 lug, 19.5 rims. I have looked around for ... A: Steve, My goodness! A look back in the past. With an apparent error. OK, let's examine the first ... | |
| 2006 Scion xA tire pressure | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I replaced all tires with - Falken ZIEX ZE912 - 185/60R15 two months ago, and just got around ... A: Maria, The pressure should be 29 psi. You should be aware that in winter weather, the cold ... | |
| thank you | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: The XL tyres should have 5-6 psi more,ihave been told.Is that right? At 29 psi i feel them to be ... A: Nikolaos, No, that is not correct. They are thinking XL tires of the same load index as the ... | |
| tyre pressure | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: i own an Octavia mk1 1.8t .when o.e. it was 160hp with 205/55r16 89 or 91V,weight 3100lbs completely ... A: Nikoloas, It turns out that the load carrying characteristics vs pressure are the same for both ... | |
| Z rated tires vs R rated tries | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I'm in the market for new tires for my Mazda 2006 6s; current tires on vehicle is 215/40Z18. When ... A: Dino, I think you are confusing terms. The "R" means "Radial" - and the speed rating is usually ... | |
| pressure | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: If all 4 tires on a car are inflated (electronic digital pump at a tire store) with the same amount ... A: Lee, Tires are not 100% airtight - and there will be differences from tire to tire. Generally ... | |
| Tires | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: My volvo currently has 195/60R 15 rims and tires. Can I put 195/60R 14 tires on this car? If yes, ... A: Lorraine, First, fitting 14" tires on 15" rims is impossible. It would require new rims. But to ... | |
| tire pressure | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: How much differential pressure side to side will cause steering pull. This assumes that the tires ... A: Russell, The sensitivity of a vehicle to pull varies from vehicle to vehicle. Some are very ... | |
| Proper Tire Pressure | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: What is the operating air pressure for 30x9.50R15 104s tire on a 2000 jeep Cherokee sport 4.0 liter ... A: Steve, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| 1984 Corvette | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1984 Chev Corvette. I am in the process of making this car run again. It was towed to my ... A: John, First, David is no longer doing this. So I am stepping in to help. Discount Tire provides ... | |
| Old Ford 1-ton Tire Sizes | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at buying this coming year a Ford F-350 (non-dually) 4wd from the 1970-1979 model ... A: Tim, There were a variety of tire sizes - too numerous to list. But what you'll want to look out ... | |
| ST tires | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a fifth wheel with some ST 235 80R 16 E on them. Before taking off on a trip I check my tire ... A: Michael, Yes, you can substitute an LT tire in place of ST type tires - BUT - LT tires do NOT come ... | |
| Shelf Life Of Tires | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: There seems to be a difference in the expert opinion on the need to replace tires after so any ... A: Bruce, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ... | |
| tire size for Dodge Ram 1500 w/Hemi | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 with a Hemi. Currently, it has 275s and 20 inch tires. My dad says that ... A: Jennifer, First, your dad is wrong. You need to go larger in size to get better fuel economy - but ... | |
| Replacement tires | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler X and just had 4 new tires installed. They were Definity Dakota H/T ... A: Mark, If your friends have been telling you these are pretty mild tires - even as all season tires ... | |
| Winter tires installed, now problems! pls advise | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: ..I'm looking for your expert advice. We have an 07 civic that we recently purchased in April. It ... A: Diana, There are a number of possibilities and some of them are tire related, some are balancing ... | |
| tire size | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: My 2002 Dakota Crew Cab 4X4 lists Lt265 70 R 16 tires. The tires I wish to put on the truck Do not ... A: Jim, First, your vehicle tire placard should list the tire size as having the "P" in front of it. ... | |
| tire inflation | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased an '85 Ford F-250 with 35/12.5 x 16.5 tires. No owners manual. I estimate the truck ... A: Thmas, Thanks for the information. First, I have my doubts about the front inflation pressure - 44 ... | |
| tire inflation | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased an '85 Ford F-250 with 35/12.5 x 16.5 tires. No owners manual. I estimate the truck ... A: Thomas, The starting point for a calculation for a different tire size than what is listed on the ... | |
| Tire Pressure for Suburban with Light Truck Tires | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have Goodrich All Terrrain T/A tires (31x10.5R15LT) on my 1988 GMC Suburban 1500. It has a heavy ... A: Dennis, The starting point for calculating the pressure of a different size is what is listed on ... | |
| tire inflation | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased an '85 Ford F-250 with 35/12.5 x 16.5 tires. No owners manual. I estimate the truck ... A: Thomas, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Tire PRessure for Suburban with Light Truck Tires | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have Goodrich All Terrrain T/A tires (31x10.5R15LT) on my 1988 GMC Suburban 1500. It has a heavy ... A: Dennis, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Tire fit | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I just had new Hankook tires put on the original rims of my Ranger pickup. When I went to pick the ... A: Michael, In my experience, tires NEVER go to the edge of the rim - unless they have rim protectors ... | |
| Wheel Nuts | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I know this is not part of what you cover, but I'll try my luck anyway. I have a 2011 Nissan Murano ... A: Norlyn, While this is not my area of expertise, I do know how to search for information. I found ... | |
| RvTires Date code | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: What date does 2401 stand for on 245/70R19.5 G70 RV tire. A: Fletcher, Long answer: http://www.barrystiretech.com/dotcoding.html Short answer: Assuming you ... | |
| fuel . smaller tires have better fuel mpg | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: would original equipment tires have a better higher mpg.. then having bigger second manufacture ... A: John, Long answer: http://www.barrystiretech.com/rrandfe2.html Short answer: This a complex ... | |
| factory original replacement tires | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1974 Impala Sedan and I need tires. I would like to replace with factory original style ... A: Neil, First, HR78-15 is an obsolete size - using an obsolete sizing system called "AlphaNumeric". ... | |
| min pressure for E rated tires | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2007 Tacoma that i drive on rough mountain roads a lot for elk hunting, ect.. I recently ... A: Greg, Your vehicle originally came with P metric tires and you have put on LT metric tires. These ... | |
| SUV tire selection | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Smith, My 2010 Expedition came standard with 275/55-20 Pirelli Scorpion STR tires. I'm not ... A: Tim, Here's the problem in a nutshell. For years, vehicle manufacturers under-specified the tires ... | |
| rims/tires | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: my husband bought rims for my winter tires on my dodge durango. He said that they are 7 inch ... A: Donna, Yes, they will probably work, but there is an awful lot of stuff that has to be considered. ... | |
| Wheel Alignment | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased 4 new tires for my Toyota Camry and the tire store offered a free alignment check. ... A: Jeff, If you don't mind purchasing tires about 3 times more often than normal, then forgo the ... | |
| tire pressure | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: My truck,GMC Sierra 1500HD, calls for 50 psi on front tires and 80 psi on rear tires. Is higher ... A: Darren, It is my understnding that unless the vehicle manufacturer specifies otherwise, the ... | |
| tires | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: What is the proper PSI for a 06 Dodge Doakta SLT 245/70R16 A: Nick, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been able ... | |
| DUAL TIRES | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A FORD F-650 ROLLBACK WRECKER TRUCK THAT THE INSIDE DUALS WEAR VERY CHOPPY, THE TRUCK HAS ... A: Frank, It sounds like there is an alignment problem with the truck, but I can't discount the ... | |
| Wheels | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I need to know if there is a way to take a 5 lug Dodge ram 1500 23" wheel and somehow put them on a ... A: Rashad, There are a couple of issues here. First is that the number of lugs used on hubs is ... | |
| Tire pressure | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I drive A 2007 Tundra double cab 4x4. I was wondering what the proper air pressure is for a BF ... A: Kevin, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been able ... | |
| cracked sidewalls on tires | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I sell motorhomes at my dealership in Oregon. When is it my responsiblity to replace tires if they ... A: Rick, This is a multi level problem: 1) You need to make your vehicles as attractive as possible ... | |
| tire speed rating/ tire wear | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: 08 Toyota highlander limited, OE 245-55-19. The selection in this size is very limited, I have had ... A: Steve, On every tire sold in the US, there is a UTQG rating for Treadwear, Traction, and Speed ... | |
| load index | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: Can I replace one rear tire (currently Michelin Energy 205/60R15 91H) with another different load ... A: Jay, This is a lot more complicated than the info you provided. So let's get down to basics: You ... | |
| motorhome tires | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: We work on class 6, 7, & 8 trucks, truck engines & large trailer. Ever once in awhile a motor home ... A: Johnny, A 295/75R22.5 is a functional equivalent to a 275/80R22.5 except for 1) the width is about ... | |
| 15 " tires for 95 EuroVan | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble getting tires for this vehicle, would like to have all seasons, the Tire on the ... A: Randell, I hope you realize you have an unusual vehicle with unusual tire requirements. In ... | |
| Tire noise | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Recently purchase a set of brand new tires - while the truck was in the shop I had it aligned. Since ... A: Tony, As a general rule, all terrain tires are more noisy than all season tires. Alignment? ... | |
| Acura MDX 2008 AWD tires in NYC | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I have 45,000 miles on my SUV. I had Bridgestone P255/55R18 104H M+6 tires on my car from the ... A: Debra, First, many AWD vehicles are sensitive to differences in tire diameter - so the standard ... | |
| 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 quad cab single wheels | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I use this truck almost exclusively to fish on the beach and I carry a Lance slide-in Camper on the ... A: John, First, Tire Rack is probably in the best position to recommend what will fit - that's their ... | |
| year of tire | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: My tire date is 26X so what year is the tire made? I'm thinking its 2000. would this be correct? A: Jim, You have not located the DOT Code. Here's how to find the DOT Code and what it should say: ... | |
| outside wear | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: My left front outside edge has most of the tread worn off. The right front outside edge is ... A: Russ, I hope you realize that once you have the wear on the outside - which was caused by the ... | |
| 14 inch tire radial | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: i have a puncture just off side of the tread wall. could i patch this and then put a tube in the ... A: Porter, The repairable around of a radial tire is the tread excluding the outermost ribs. This ... | |
| tires 93V and 94H | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: should I buy a 93V which is about $30 per tire more or a 94H? I am not sure of the difference A: Bruce, The numbers and letters are called a "Service Description" and that consists of a "Speed ... | |
| new tires not so new? | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: YOU seem to have the knowledge over any other website i found, so here goes. I purchased new tires 5 ... A: Kim, It's a good thing your tow truck driver drives a truck, because he does not know how to read a ... | |
| Tire Purchase based on date code | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: What is reasonable age (based on date stamp)to accept tires when purchasing new i.e. 3/6/12 months ... A: Leo, Anything within 3 years of production date is considered "new". If the tires are between 3 ... | |
| Trailer Tire Blow Outs | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 25" Fourwinns (approx 6,000 lbs). Bought the trailer new with the boat in 2006. In 2008 ... A: Tammy, I've heard lots of reports of problems with ST type tires. I don't know what to attribute ... | |
| tire size ans air pressure | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: have a 2005 dodge ram 1500 came with p265 70 17 where I drive my truck the tires don't hold up. I ... A: Brent, I was referring to fully loaded - which is the way the vehicle placard pressure is done. ... | |
| tire size ans air pressure | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: have a 2005 dodge ram 1500 came with p265 70 17 where I drive my truck the tires don't hold up. I ... A: Brent, Just for future reference, that actual size of the Nitto's is LT255/75R17 - the letters are ... | |
| Tire speed ratings & Alignment | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: So I ordered a pair of tires online that consumer reports rated pretty good. Not the top but near ... A: Dave, Your car came originally with H speed rated tires - and many tire shops will not apply tires ... | |
| Bridgestone Tires | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2008 Honda Civic with 4 Bridgestone Turnaza tires, tread depth is 9/32. A computerized ... A: Bruce, Cupping wear is caused by mis-alignment and aggravated by insufficient rotation practices ... | |
| Trailer Tire Blow Outs | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 25" Fourwinns (approx 6,000 lbs). Bought the trailer new with the boat in 2006. In 2008 ... A: Tammy, Obviously that is not normal, but the question is: what is going on. So let's start with ... | |
| UNIROYAL Tiger Paw AWP 11 Tires | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a set of the above tire on July 29 2011 for a Versa. Today August 3rd I noticed a budge ... A: Marva, What probably happened is that the tire encountered an object and broke some of the ply ... | |
| tire sizes | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have 2006 honda accord, presently with 205 60 16s bro in law has a good set of 215 65 16 s will ... A: Frank, According to Discount Tire, a 215/65R16 will rub. It might not look like it under static ... | |
| tire air pressure | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: My wife's car has Douglas tires(195/70R14)which say max. air press. 44 PSI. Our mechanic said he had ... A: Mike, First, I will not comment on particulars with regard to brands because I work for a major ... | |
| tire size difference | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: my car came with 225 55 17 i have (2) 225 55 17 and (2) 235 55 17 can i put them on my 05 lacrosse? A: Randy, I is never a good idea to put different tires on the front than on the back. This is ... | |
| different make tires | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: on a dual rear wheel pickup,all my tires are the same size but two of them are of different ... A: Harry, It is very important that dualled tires be matched up - meaning same size, make, model and ... | |
| Fix a flat | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I see you don't recommend "Fix a flat", you're comment just change the tire to the spare and bring ... A: RD, I would suggest you get one of those inflator kits with the sealant that is injected in - not ... | |
| Exact air pressure in Swift ZXi tyres | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: Please let me know exact air presure in front & rear tyre of Swift Zxi A: Amit, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Use 265-75r16 instead of 265-70r16 on a Nissan Pathfinder? | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: The tire specification on the door jamb of my '05 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4wd, calls for P265-70R16 ... A: Mike, According ti Discount Tire, a P265/75R16 will rub on your vehicle. Also, I am not a fan of ... | |
| 275/60/18 vs 275/65/18 Follow up question | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I am considering the Hankook Dynapro atm 275/65/18 for my 05 landcruiser because the 60's are not ... A: Pete, As you are aware, I answer a lot of questions, so I had to look up what I told Mike - and ... | |
| Tyre Size | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I put narrow and wide tyres on my Audi S5 Quattro. 245/35/19 in the front and 255/35/19 at the back ... A: Leon, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been able ... | |
| correct tire size | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I bought a used 1997 Nissan pathfinder SE. The tires that came on it are P235/75 R15. The owners ... A: Indyanna, Just to verify what the owners manual says: On every vehicle sold in the US - and I ... | |
| alternative tires | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Can a new set of 4 LT 265/75/R16 tires be put on a Suburban that calls for P 265/70/R16 tires or in ... A: John, First, I am not a fan of replacing P type tires with LT type tires - and in a moment you'll ... | |
| 6 ply | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: i do a lot of driveing on gravel roads with a half ton chevy 4x4 pickup and i wanted to know how a 6 ... A: Mike, Let's start at the beginning: On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a ... | |
| matrix multi mile rear tires noisy | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: rear tire noise not notice except at speeds above 35 mph. also not as loud when on newly paved ... A: Roy As a diagnostic, move the tires to the front. Did the noise move as well? If it did not, then ... | |
| DOT certificates for new Bias Tyres | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: How are you! Nice to meet you on line.We are small tyre factory from Union of Myanmar ( Previously ... A: Htin Kyaw. First, this type of question doesn't fit well into this format, because the answer is ... | |
| Road Noise | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: We recently had the tires rotated on our Ford Freestar. Ever since we are experiencing much more ... A: Rich, What you probably have is irregular wear, which is caused by mis-alignment and aggravated by ... | |
| Trailer tire pressure | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I have 5.30-12 load range D tires on my boat trailer. The shop inflated them to max pressure, which ... A: Robin, Trailers are a bit problematic: 1) Many folks only talk about the weight of the empty ... | |
| Trailer tire pressure | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I have 5.30-12 load range D tires on my boat trailer. The shop inflated them to max pressure, which ... A: Robin, The load carrying capacity of a 5.30-12 Load Range D is 1250# at 102 psi - so, No!, that ... | |
| 2008 camry eating tires | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Bought new 2008 camry that had Bridgestone Turenza EL400 on them. At 8K miles found out they were ... A: Donna, First, there is an alignment problem with your vehicle and the dealer isn't fixing it. Find ... | |
| replace or not to replace spare? | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: We own an F-250 Ford pickup extended cab. We got it from my wifes parents. The spare is one of the ... A: George, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. ... | |
| Toyota Landcruiser tire size change | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I am considering putting new tires on my 2005 Landcruiser that are not the same size as the factory ... A: Mike, What is most important from a safety perspective is load carrying capacity - bigger is ... | |
| Toyota Landcruiser tire size change | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I am considering putting new tires on my 2005 Landcruiser that are not the same size as the factory ... A: Mike, There is a lot of what I could say, but allow me to make a recommendation: 265/65R18. It ... | |
| How old is my tire? | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I've got an old sports car (Nissan 200sx) that has old tires. I am trying to determine their age. ... A: Elliot, I am going to start by referencing my website: ... | |
| where did these tires come from ? | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: yesterday I agreed to purchase a set of Kuhmo Solus Xpert KH20 tires. I did have tire installed. ... A: Ray, First, I think you need to go back to Discount Tire and ask for an explanation. My guess is ... | |
| fleetwood tucson tires | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: we recently took a trip with our fleetwood tucson. as sson as we had traveled about 1000 miles our ... A: Mike, It sounds like you have an alignment problem - and changing tire size is not the way to fix ... | |
| Latitude vs. LTS M/S 2 for 07Highlander | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I have an 07 Highlander 2WD Sport model that needs tires. The curent set are Bridgestone Dueler ... A: Jeff, Ordinarily I don't answer questions that are brand specific, but I'll make an exception ... | |
| Tire size | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I need to buy tires for 2005 Suzuki Aerio SX what is recommended by the manufacturer A: Patricia, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been ... | |
| H 78 -15 LT | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 55 1st series p/u truck. Currently it has H78-15 LT's, the rims are an 6 bolt config. ... A: Jonathan, H78-15's are what is called AlphaNumeric series of tire sizing - and that has been super ... | |
| Tires unavailable | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: We have an "84 Winnebago MiniWinnie and the tires are very old, even though treads look good. I ... A: Sue, I wrote up a web page to describe what needs to be done. Unfortunately, it means replacing ... | |
| upgrading tire size on ford ranger | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 2 wheel 4 cyclinder 2.3 l ford ranger that has 225/70/r14 tires on it and I would like ... A: Aaron, First, I hope you realize you have to buy wheels to put on 15" tires. But if you are ... | |
| psi level | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: i have uniroyal 195/50 r15 h tires what is the correct psi level plz A: Anthony, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| new tires causing front end control issues | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I had new tires put on the back of my Toyota Tundra. The tires that were replaced were regular ... A: Patsy, If what you have said is true, then you have HUGE!!! problems. But first we need to be sure ... | |
| Tire Pressure | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT XLS, my son just put 4 new Firestone 10 ply tires on it (we ... A: Neva, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been able ... | |
| DOT Tire Code | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I've been told that when purchasing new tires, to make sure either the DOT tire codes have the same ... A: Mike, First, you will find that tires are only made with the date code on one side - and whether ... | |
| winter tire widths | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: in your opinion is it better for winter conditions to have a wide tire 285 or narrow 245. Also can ... A: Scott, It depends. If we start with the assumption that the traction generated from the road ... | |
| 5th Wheel Tire loads/Upgrading | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Current: 40' 5th Wheel, tri-axle, approx 17,500lbs, 235/85r16 Range E tires Issue: a few blow-outs ... A: David, 1) I'm sorry, but I work for a major tire manufacturer and shouldn't make brand specific ... | |
| RV Tire Change 235 to 215 | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an 89 Itasca Spirit 21ft RV that I replaced all the tires for. It is a dually set up. The ... A: Ty, I want to state this to make sure I got this right. The sticker on the door says to use ... | |
| RV Tire Change 235 to 215 | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I have an 89 Itasca Spirit 21ft RV that I replaced all the tires for. It is a dually set up. The ... A: Ty, There are a couple of issues with your post. First, is the tire size. I think you find the ... | |
| Assurance Tires | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I purchased 4 new Assurance Fuel Max Tires for my 2008 4Runner from a tire store I have used for 20 ... A: Don, It's possible one or more of the tires is ...ah ... let's call it "out of round". Unless your ... | |
| tire soze | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: if i put a 265/70/15 on my truck instead of a 265/75/15 what would that do to the truck? would that ... A: Billy, That would be going down in load carrying capacity - and there are a couple of scenarios ... | |
| Upsize tire on 2007 Ford Escape | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I finally have to replace the tires on my 2007 Ford Escape XLS 4-cyl 2.3L. The original General AW ... A: Paul, My major concern would be tire rubbing. Unfortunately, no one publishes a chart that lists ... | |
| bsamechanicsbadge | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: what is the difference between tire and vehicle manufacturer's information specifications? A: Sean, This is a difficult question to answer because I'm not sure what you may mean. If you mean ... | |
| compatibible or replacement tires | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a used camper and the tires are cracked and in need of replacement. They are 7.00-15LT ... A: Michael, First, I am going to assume that the camper is a trailer and not a powered RV. If it is ... | |
| Tire width change | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a car with 205 65 r15 tires on it. I was given 4 185 65 r15 tires. will they fit on my rim? ... A: Gabriel, No. That would be going down significantly in load carrying capacity and that greatly ... | |
| Tire Size | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Buick LaSabre 2004. I need to know if 225/55/17 tires will work on this car without anyi ... A: Jackie, According to Tire Rack, a 225/55R17 will fit without issue. But you need to be aware that ... | |
| 2006 Ford F-150 rim change | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2006 Ford F-150 XLT extended cab 4x4. It came with 17" Ford steel rims with 235/75/17 ... A: Mark, According to Tire Guides, certain 2006 F-150's came with either 275/65R18's or 265/60R18's, ... | |
| Tires for 5th Wheel - LT or ST | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 2003 Alpenlite 32' Fifth Wheel. I am overdue for new tires as they are the ... A: Lee, An ST235/80R16 Load Range E has a load carrying capacity of 3420# at 80 psi, but it is speed ... | |
| car noise and ear damage | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I have nerve damage in the ears, called tinnitus. I hear permanent ringing noise. No cure yet in ... A: Donn, You're right. That wasn't clear. You may want to consider that part of the problem may be ... | |
| tire help for minivan | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: i'm glad you're there, expert barry s! i'm in a quandry about the winter driving that i've been ... A: Marilyn, You should have asked your friends and people you work with about snow tires. I am sure ... | |
| tires | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I have 1987 powler 5th wheel just got need move,tires on it are bad .IT has 15 on it 4ply would it ... A: Ron, First, you need to record all the information about the tires. My guess is that they are ST ... | |
| what saves more | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: what saves more fuel on a diesel either a 275/65R20 or a 35*12.50R17 my truck is a 08 ford 250 A: Raul, Tires within a given size can vary widely for rolling resistance - up to 60%. So there is no ... | |
| odometer | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: You may know the answer..may not. I am building a bicycle roller racing system that gives an ... A: Sarah, If your odomter reads in miles and you want to change it to kilometer (in 1/2 km ... | |
| car noise and ear damage | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have nerve damage in the ears, called tinnitus. I hear permanent ringing noise. No cure yet in ... A: Donn, Tire noise consists of 3 components: Noise generic to the tire, noise generic to the road ... | |
| cupping | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: 2006 Lincoln with 47000 miles on it. New Goodyear tires got about 8000 miles on them, and one tire ... A: Dick, My usage of tire technical terms tends to be much more precise than the average guy's, but ... | |
| tire wear | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2005 gmc sierra 4x4 crew cab with maybe 19000 miles. maybe a 1000 miles or less pulling ... A: Landon, This is an alignment problem, but the problem might be that the trailer is causing the ... | |
| tire for winter on my nissan xterra | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: My xterra weighs about 4400 lbs.It has 265-70-16 on it and I think thats a bit wide for winter.I ... A: Duke, The rule is to never go down in load carrying capacity. Besides, the difference between 265 ... | |
| tires | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could tell me the converson, for a tire that is 950 x 16.5 thanks ryan A: Ryan, There is no conversion: http://www.barrystiretech.com/165tires.html But in case you are ... | |
| tire width variations | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I own a 99 honda valkyrie motorcycle. Common to most owners, I've been using a car tire on the ... A: Jay, I am sure this is not the first time you have heard this, but car tires are not designed like ... | |
| tire size | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 saturn vue 6 cylinder that takes 235-60-17 tires. I saw an ad for 4 rims and tires ... A: Kathey, Those would not have enough load carrying capacity and that becomes risky for a load ... | |
| Nissan Xterra 4X4 Tire Change | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: My Xterra tires are 265/65 R17. About 5 months ago, I replaced the front tires. Now, it's time for ... A: Paul, The rule for 4X4's and All Wheel Drive is to ALWAYS have 4 identical tires - identical ... | |
| tire size | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I currently live in CT,but am moving to Florida soon.I will need a new set of tires for my 1997 ... A: Scott, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Tire Pressure | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have recently upgraded my 2007 GMC Sierra CrewCab from factory 17inch wheel/tires to opt 20inch ... A: Ken, GM did supply these types of vehicle with that size and the vehicle tire placards said to use ... | |
| changed tires from P275/16R18 tires to Michelin LTMS2 LT275/16R18 | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know at what pressure I should run my tires at. I have a 2010 F150 XLT 4x4 Supercab ... A: Leonard, According to Tire Guides, a 2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4 SuperCadb with P215/65R18's ought to ... | |
| Air pressure | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I need to know what tire pressure to run in my tires. I have a 2007 GMC classic 3500 dually The ... A: Mar, That was indeed an important bit of information. While the 17" tires have an ever so slightly ... | |
| Air pressure | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I need to know what tire pressure to run in my tires. I have a 2007 GMC classic 3500 dually The ... A: Mark, From a load carrying capacity point of view, an LT225/75R16 is equivalent to an LT215/85R16, ... | |
| tire pressure | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased 4 brand new Goodyear Eagle Gts for my 2004 Ford Mustang GT, i noticed there is ... A: Barry, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| tire sizes for 2004 dodge durango | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Currently have a 2004 dodge durango - tires are 245 70r17 how important is it to stick with the same ... A: Dan, While there may be other tires sizes that may fit on the rims, there are 2 considerations: 1) ... | |
| Switch ML430 from 275/55R17 to 255/55R18 | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to switch my ML430 2000 model from wheels 275/55R17 to 255/55R18. But I heard about ... A: John, According to Tire Rack, a Plus 1 size fitment results in a 285/50R18 109LI. However, I ... | |
| Camper Tires | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Prowler that I recently bought. The tires on it now are dry rotted and I need new ... A: Lori, The first step is to check the vehicle for a tire placard. It should list the original tire ... | |
| Smaller Wheel | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Good evening, I bought a 2010 FJ Cruiser 4x4, without the off-road package, and have P265/70r17 ... A: Scott, Of course it will. First, in order to carry the same load a P265/70R17 does at the placard ... | |
| Tire Pressure | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I have 2007 GMC 3500 dual wheel truck. Tire size is 215-85-R16 Load Range E. Sidewall says it is max ... A: Mark, If you are running the same size as listed on the vehicle tire placard, go by what that says. ... | |
| Correct Tire Pressure | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Need to know the correct tire pressure for 1999 Dodge Dakata Sport Extended Cab, with Good Year ... A: Roger, The starting point for this calculation is the vehicle tire placard. It is usually located ... | |
| tires switch for better gas milage | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: have 2008 envoy full package has 60 series tire on 18 inch rims want to know if i can switch to 70 ... A: Peter, I go into a whole look at tires and fuel economy here: ... | |
| Tire Pressure | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I am using Cooper Tires pn a Winnebago Brave 26 Ft Class A...The tires on the duals are rated at ... A: Jack, Let's start with the basics: ************************************************** On every ... | |
| what is the cause of this? | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: on 2/23 i bought a 01 ford focus 4dr se, i noticed before i bought it that the car needed back tires ... A: Steven, A vibration could also be caused by irregular wear - which is caused by mis-alignment and ... | |
| Extra Load tires | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to decide which tires to purchase for my truck. I have a 2001 Dodge 1500 club cab 2wd. I ... A: Tam, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a ... | |
| can this cause damage | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: on 2/23 i bought a 01 ford focus 4dr se, i noticed before i bought it that the car needed back tires ... A: Steven, No, but you need to get that fixed. First, vehicles tend to pivot around odd tires in ... | |
| Bulging | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I purchased brand new Dunlops P60 from TireRack in Apr 2008 when the odometer was 120K, and I found ... A: Richard, Even the best constructed tires have situations where the road can damage it - it's just a ... | |
| Bulging | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I purchased brand new Dunlops P60 from TireRack in Apr 2008 when the odometer was 120K, and I found ... A: Richard, I'm going to disagree. I think this was caused by an impact - the tire bottomed out ... | |
| TIRE PLACEMENT FWD | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: ON FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, I HAVE ALWAYS HEARD THAT YOU SHOULD PUT THE BEST TIRES (MOST TREAD) ... A: Greg, Obviously, the best situation is to have all 4 tires being the same. That way the vehicle ... | |
| 2002 crv tires | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: when i drive my crv i hear a noise from the tires a wrop wrop noise does any body know what this is? ... A: Debbie, There are a couple of possibilities: - The tires have developed irregular wear - which is ... | |
| Use of Armor All | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: Barry, I'm not sure if you've addressed this already but; Does using Armor All on my tires reduce ... A: Matt, While I know of no one who has done a definitive test, there are enough anecdotes that this ... | |
| Date code | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I have Pirelli P400 Touring tires with the DOT code "DOT XM J6 7375. What is the build date? They ... A: Tom, You need to look on the other side of the tire. What you've posted is missing the date code. ... | |
| Tire conversion | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Fleetwood 1993 Pace Arrow P-30 chassis with 8R19.5 tires and wish to convert to 225/70R19.5 ... a ... A: Terry, There were 3 measurements: 1) Rim width - ought to be stamped on the rim on the inside, so ... | |
| Tire conversion | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Fleetwood 1993 Pace Arrow P-30 chassis with 8R19.5 tires and wish to convert to 225/70R19.5 ... a ... A: Terry, An 8R19.5 is 8.0" wide, 33.8" in diameter, fits on a 5.25 to 6.75" rim, with a minimum dual ... | |
| Confusion About Specificity of Tire Sizes | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm currently driving a 2005 Mustang V6. I need to buy new tires because the traction on the ones I ... A: Esteban, Tire Rack has done a good job of explaining tire sizing: ... | |
| P Rated to LT C Rated PSI | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 06 Off Road Xterra and switched the stock tires 265/75/R16 P rated BGF Rugged ... A: Aric, I will say it again, I am not a fan of switching from P metric tires to LT metric tires - and ... | |
| goodyear tires | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I bought new tires,sorry to say from Wal Mart. They're OK except one loses air, very slowly. ... A: Dick, I think you should go back to WalMart and explain that there is a problem and they need to ... | |
| p215/55r17 vereses p215/60r16 | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have p215/60r16 size tires on my car yet the manufacturer says I should have p216/55r17 on ... A: Jennifer, I suspect there is more going on here, so let's start with the basics: On every vehicle ... | |
| 1983 1986 Pace Arrow | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a 1983 or 1986 Pace Arrow. I would like to know what kind of tires i will be ... A: Angela, There is nothing special about RV tires. They are the same as come with regular pickups ... | |
| Tires | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a 96 dodge ram 4x4 single cab, 5.2 v8, my truck came with stock tires of 245/75/r16, i just ... A: Tim, There are 2 schools of thought on inflation pressure when changing tire sizes. The first says ... | |
| why | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 sets of uniroyal liberators , 1 set on my 93 s/sidekick and another on my 06 chevy ... A: Bert, First, let's clear up a couple of misconceptions. The term "ply" doesn't have much meaning ... | |
| Truck tires | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 F150. It is a 4.6 v8 engine with an automatic transmission. Right now I have P255 70 ... A: Kim, There will be more difference between tires, than the difference between different sizes. So ... | |
| Tires | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Toyota Camry, special edition with BBS rims. I have michelin 235/45-18 94v on my car ... A: Linda, Let's start iwth the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a ... | |
| Tire size Change | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 2010 Audi S5. For the winter I went from the standard size of 255/35 r19 to ... A: Scott, Here's the scoop. Your original tires were Extra Load - 96Y. But your winter tires are ... | |
| steel belted vs not | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: my 82 motorhome on a Ford F350 chassis has enjoyed having 6 8.75 R16.5 Michelin XPS Rib tires on it ... A: Ken, According to Tire Rack an 8.75R16.5 Load Range E Firestone Transforce HT is a steel belted ... | |
| 2003 Honda Odyessy Tires | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: In Jan. 2009 you were asked about using 97T vs 98T load index tires for a 2004 Honda Odyessy. You ... A: Scott, There are 3 major tire standardizing organizations in the world, and they each have a ... | |
| Tire Size. | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I have an RV with size 275/70/22.5 tires. I have access to new tires that are 265/80/22.5 Would ... A: Steve, There are a couple of things that may be issues: 1) 275/70R22.5's come in different load ... | |
| Tire size | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Would u please tell me what the stock size tire is for a 2005 Suziki Aerio?? Thanks so much!!! A: Daryl, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| wobbly tires vibration at acceleration | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have notice for several weeks(I just had brake fixed) that when I accelerate(not flooring it) at ... A: Karen It is possible that a wheel is coming loose, but it is also possible that something is ... | |
| change to new tires size | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Can I change tires size from P285/R20 to P275/R20 or P265/R20 on 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4x4? A: Melissa, When it comes to tire sizing, you have to be careful. There are 3 numbers in a tire ... | |
| 4x4 tyre pressure | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: what is the correct tyre pressure for bridgestone 255x70 r16 dueler tyre tom A: Tom, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been able to ... | |
| Buying new tires for my 07' Dodge Caliber. | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm buying new tires for my car and have somewhat specific needs. I'm moving across country and will ... A: Andrew, Tire size and load carrying capacity are very closely linked. Put another way, in order to ... | |
| Putting LT/285/75/16 tires on 7 inch rims | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: At the guidance of my well meaning,trusted tire installer,I installed 285/75/16 BFG "E" tires on 7 ... A: Bernie, Using a rim that is too narrow causes the tread face to arch. That tends to cause ... | |
| 2001 Pathfinder tires | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Have 2001 Pathfinder LE 4WD/AWD, needing 2 front tires. Two in back Avon Rangers are fine, but no ... A: Jeff, AWD and 4X4 systems are sensitive to differences in tire diameter. To ensure that the ... | |
| 4 runner | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1993 toyota 4 runner what size tires do i buy? A: Beverly, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| truck tires | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 f250sd 4x4 7.3 diesel that i use to pull my 5th wheel camper (39'). I have dayton ... A: Ken, First, The tire you have on there now - LT265/75R16 Load Range E should be able to stand up to ... | |
| Trialer Tires | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I just replaced my 205 75 R 15 C with 225 75R 15 D. My horse trailer is rated for C load, but I ... A: Rick, First, here's what I've said about nitrogen inflation: ... | |
| "new" old tires | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: With all that I've read about many tires being sold as new that are actually 6 or 7 (or more) years ... A: Diane, I think anything within 3 years is acceptable. But I also think that you have to consider ... | |
| hondafrv 2007 model | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: my honda frv is making a humming noise at the rear when I drive at a certain speed.. A: Naz, There are a lot of reasons cars generate noise, so the first step is to perform a test. Do a ... | |
| P tires on Ford E250 vans | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I really appreciate your help. I am trying to resolve a difference of opinion with my employer who ... A: Steve, Perhaps the easiest way is to start with the vehicles themselves. First, look for the ... | |
| Tyre | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: sir, why the Maximum load(indicated in side wall of tyre) is less for duel fitment than single ... A: Robin, There are 2 reasons for that. 1) The production of anything involves some variation. ... | |
| Tyre size and rim compatability | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have 520 x 14 crossply tyres fitted to a 3.00 x 14" rims (Morris Minor). The use is for a very ... A: Brian, I'm glad you clarified the issue of the PR. And just to point out, the 375 kg load is load ... | |
| Tyre size and rim compatability | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have 520 x 14 crossply tyres fitted to a 3.00 x 14" rims (Morris Minor). The use is for a very ... A: Brian, There is literally nothing that will properly fit the rim you have. That leaves you with 2 ... | |
| another psi question | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 2010 Ford F150 4WD Supercab. The OE tires were Goodyear Wrangler SA/R ... A: Jeff, The weight of LT tires is small compared to the forces generated by road input. The pressure ... | |
| another psi question | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 2010 Ford F150 4WD Supercab. The OE tires were Goodyear Wrangler SA/R ... A: Jeff, In order to carry the same load a P275/65R18 does at 35 psi, an LT275/70R18 needs to use 48 ... | |
| Snow tires | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: We sell handicap equipped vans from Maine to Florida and have questions about snow tires on FWD ... A: Mark, I don't think you've asked a question, but I can give you some basics: 1) It doesn't matter ... | |
| air loss in goodyear tires | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: about 3-4 years ago i bought 4 goodyear tires, medium price, for my 2001 pontiac gtp. it has ... A: Bob, It might not be the tires. It might be the rims. It is common for there to be a bit of ... | |
| Non factory tire size/Pressure | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1995 ford explorer that has 31x10.50R 15's on the factory wheels and the tire ... A: Jerry, I hope you are aware that your vehicle was part of the Ford/Firestone situation about 10 ... | |
| wrong size tire installation | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I had new tires installed on my 07 Yukon XL a few months ago. Since the installation I have had ... A: Jana, The incorrect tire size would not have caused the bearing issue, so there was no potential ... | |
| wheels | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: What was stock rim and tire for 73 plymouth satellite A: Robert, For 6 cylinders it was E78-14 on a 5JJ rim, with an option of F78-14 on a 5.5JJ rim. For 8 ... | |
| Tires Pressure | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Barry Ever since i replaced my tires, the tire pressure is never even and Big o'S ... A: Pam, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been able to ... | |
| Tire Size | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a 94 Ram 1500 that needs tires. Current tires are LT245/75R/16, which are ... A: Steve, I find it odd and confusing how Chrysler handles vehicle tire placards. On the one side, ... | |
| 2008 dodge caravan | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Will p245/65 r17 fit on my 2008 dodge caravan. Thank you ... A: Rob, No. There isn't enough room in your fender wells. The tire will rub. You should stick with ... | |
| LF & LR tires leaking down. | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: 89 Corvette. Stock 17" alloy rims. 275-35-17 Hi-perf rubber. 4 yrs. old, approx. 1000 - 1200 miles ... A: Hale, There are 3 possibilities: 1) There is a small puncture in both tires that is causing the ... | |
| tire size | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: can i replace 255/70/16 tires on my 2001 f 150 2 wd with 265/75/16 thank you A: Daniel, Fitting tires to vehicles is very complex. It's not only about load carrying capacity, but ... | |
| tires | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: want to know if goodyear 275/60/16 will fit 2004 chevy silverado1500 2 wheeldrive ext cab A: Ryan, Fitting tires to vehicles is very complex. It's not only about load carrying capacity, but ... | |
| tire size compatibility | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I need 2 tires replaced on my 2007 Carolla. On the front I have matching P185/60/R15. Can I put 1- ... A: David, The best situation is to have all 4 tires being the same - same size, same make, same model, ... | |
| tires- replace? | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: My 2001 Explorer's tire still look good with adequate tread but I have heard that when tires are ... A: Mose, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ... | |
| fitting passenger tire to 4wd | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: G'day Barry. I've been all over the net trying to find out whether I'd be better off running a ... A: Erik, Thanks for the info. I was guessing it was the same as the EuroVan, but it's always best to ... | |
| snow chains on tires | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an f-350 turbo diesel dually, I have a 9" lift kit on it, with 37x13.5x22 tires and rims. 1st ... A: Steve, I am of the opinion that if one needs chains, then either they shouldn't go out, or they ... | |
| fitting passenger tire to 4wd | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: G'day Barry. I've been all over the net trying to find out whether I'd be better off running a ... A: Erik, First, I am in the US and we don't get that vehicle over here, so I don't have my normal ... | |
| Single Tire Replacement | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2009 Forester with Yokohama Geolander 225/R17 95H with 24000 miles which came with the ... A: Jim, I believe your owners manual will tell that you that you have to be careful about the tires on ... | |
| replacement tire for Honda Pilot SUV | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Must I replace all 4 tires when one tire is ruined. I have been told that they must all have the ... A: Marcella, The general rule is that if you have an All Wheel Drive (AWD) or a 4X4, then all 4 tires ... | |
| quietest tire for Chev Suburban | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2010 Chev. Suburban Z71 4x4. It came with Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires on it. I have about ... A: Larry, I think you are developing irregular wear. Irregular wear is caused by misalignment and ... | |
| Replacement tires for 2001 Toyota Camry LE 4cyl | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Want to know what tires I can use on car besides a 205/65R/15/92H. Do I have to use the same exact ... A: Cathy, Your vehicle came with a particular size - which means both its physical size and its load ... | |
| Replacement tires for 2001 Toyota Camry LE 4cyl | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Want to know what tires I can use on car besides a 205/65R/15/92H. Do I have to use the same exact ... A: Cathy, First, 205/65R15's are incredibly popular - and affordable, too. Tire Rack lists 69 ... | |
| Nissan Frontier tires | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Nissan Frontier SC crew cab. The original tires were P265/65R17. Presently they are ... A: Gail, I think that if the original tire was a "P" type tire, then you should not use "LT" type ... | |
| Tire Size for Mercedes Benz A200 | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently changed my Merc A200 stock tires to Conti Premium Contact2, 205/55 R16 but my friend who ... A: David, We do not get these vehicles in the US, so I do not have any listings I can look up. It's ... | |
| Tire Size for Mercedes Benz A200 | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently changed my Merc A200 stock tires to Conti Premium Contact2, 205/55 R16 but my friend who ... A: David, There just isn't enough information for me to give you an answer. What was the speed rating ... | |
| studded tires | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer to a question about whether or not it was practical to remove studs and run the ... A: Andy, The studs are coming out and causing punctures? That does not make sense. And the tire is ... | |
| Tire pressure for different size tire than original | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a question concerning a 1998 Ford F150 XLT 2wd extended cab. It originally came with a set of ... A: Mike, First, according to Tire Guides, your truck came with 70 series tires, not 75. So please ... | |
| Changing tire size on Dodge Dakota | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a two wheel drive 01 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab and I live in Nebraska. I know snows a coming and ... A: Toby, Winter tires - ones designed specifically for use on snow covered and icy roads - will be ... | |
| correct tire pressure | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Barry I was wondering what would be the correct tire pressure for Goodyear wrangler silent armours ... A: Brian, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Passenger tires on Ford E250 Van | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: Can "P" rated passenger tires be used on a 2000 Ford E250 Van that has been modified by installing a ... A: Steve, No. In fact the addition of all that equipment may be more than the vehicle was intended to ... | |
| Tire Inflation | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have 10 ply Bridgestone AT tire on my Tahoe. For durability not load. What should the tire ... A: Ray, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Formula for Tire Pressure? | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: Is there a formula for tire pressures (weight of vehicle, weight on axle, size of tire etc.) that ... A: Don, There isn't a formula, but the technique involves the use of load vs inflation pressure tables ... | |
| Different Tire Sizes & Original Recommended PSI | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: The placard on the 4 door 2WD 1996 Ford Explorer says the OE was P235/75R15 that should be inflated ... A: Jess, I hope you are aware the your Explorer was the vehicle involved in the huge tire recall some ... | |
| tire weights | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Replacing tires on '06 Pont Torrent. 235/60R17. A Cooper CS4 (780AA) weighs 33 pounds and Kumho ... A: Russ, Unfortunately, weight - when everything else is kept constant - is not much indication of ... | |
| Tube Tyre | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Is it safe to use tube tyre as tubeless. The perception in Indian mechanics is that tube tyre and ... A: Vidyahar, If the purpose of putting a tube in a tubeless tire is to repair the air holding ... | |
| tire pressure | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I bought the fortera tripletread tires. Ihave a ford explorer limited, on the door the pressure says ... A: Don, OK, so you have the exact size as listed on the tire placard, so the pressure listed there ... | |
| Used Tires | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking at buying a set of used snow tires but the seller has indicated that there is a rip in ... A: Kevin, Without looking at the "rip", I can only guess, but normally these kind of rips are caused ... | |
| Tire pressure | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Barry, I own a 2003 chevy silverado ext cab 4x4 my manufactures recommends a front and rear 35 psi ... A: Steve, In order to carry the same load as a P265/75R16 does at 35 psi, an LT315/75R16 needs to use ... | |
| ram 1500 2 wheel drive regular cab pickup | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Barry, I currently have p225/75 r-16 on my truck. They seem very narrow and I've been stuck several ... A: Bill, First, if you are going to park on the front lawn, you'll need All Terrain tires to get the ... | |
| tire pressure | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I bought the fortera tripletread tires. Ihave a ford explorer limited, on the door the pressure says ... A: Don, If the tire size listed on the door placard is the same as what is on the vehicle, then the ... | |
| LT tires | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I purchased two studded snow tires for my Ford Ranger tonight. I called ahead for price and ... A: Kim, First. 4X4's ought to have 4 identical tires - the same make, the same model, the same state ... | |
| tire size, truck spec vs. tire mfg. recommends | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 chevy pickup 4x4 Z71. The spec. recommendation on the door panel says: 245/75 R16C. ... A: Michael, First I don't understand where you are getting that the tire manufacturers are ... | |
| 1984 OLDS 98 REGENCY BROUGHAM TIRES | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: HEY BARRY, I HAVE READ A FEW OF YOUR POST AND NOTICED MANY OF THE TIRE SIZE CHANGES OTHERS WOULD ... A: Rod, A P215/75R15 is the ultimate as far as the 3 properties I stated. If you are having problems ... | |
| Tire pressure | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Wrangler TJ, 6cylinder, automatic. Vehicle has Trail Guide R/T 31x10.50R15LT tires. ... A: John, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| tire inflations | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: we have a mercedes and in the manual it states to inflate tires according to the placard on the door ... A: Sharon, What is says on the sidewall is a maximum pressure - that would be the maximum pressure you ... | |
| tires | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a dodge 1500 truck with new tires(6mo.s old that have 275 55r20 117h xl max load ... A: Lonnie, Pickup trucks have a built in payload capacity from the factory - and the original tires as ... | |
| Using different tires than whats on my van | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Montanna van. My tires now are P225/60R16. My question is can i use tires lower P ... A: Sherry, Rims are also an area that is too complicated for a simple Q&A. But here are some ... | |
| Using different tires than whats on my van | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Montanna van. My tires now are P225/60R16. My question is can i use tires lower P ... A: Sherry, DO NOT change tire size. There are load carrying capacity issues and clearance issues that ... | |
| Old Trailer tire replacement | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I just bought an old 1971 Scotty (11 foot camping trailer). The tire size on it is 7.35-15. What ... A: Steven, There may be some place that makes tires of this size, but a better bet would be to change. ... | |
| tire pressure on low profile tires | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2010 Kia Soul with pirelli low profile tires. The maximum pressure displayed on the tires ... A: Martin, Pressure is pressure, but not all gauges accurately measure pressure. Plus, you need to be ... | |
| tires | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: my son wants to put snow tires on 96 grandmarque on the front,is that smart on a 2 wheel drive in ... A: Don, The current thinking is that cars need 4 winter tires. On a RWD, the fronts stop the car - ... | |
| tire comparisons - size | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a Honda Odyssey that has an OEM tire size of 225X60R16. I have two brand new snow ... A: Roy, Your daughter is going to have problems with winter tires. Mini vans, especially FWD ... | |
| Tire size difference | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: What is the difference between P195/65 R15 tires and P215/65 R15 tires? Can i safely put the P195 ... A: Kerri, What you are considering is going down in load carrying capacity and that increases the risk ... | |
| Choppy Tires on Toyota Camry 2002 | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Does it make sense that my tires I purchased in 2009 from Toyota Dealer are choppy and vibrate my ... A: Marge, If I am reading this right, you have both rear tires with more wear on the outside shoulder ... | |
| winter tires | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I live in Canada, in a part that gets serious winter time - we can expect to hit -40 at least a ... A: Tom all season tires by their nature have to be able to operate in very hot places. Winter tires ... | |
| mfg date on tires | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find the mfg date on recently purchased tires, these are the numbers I've found which ... A: Ernie, I've explained this in more detail here: http://www.barrystiretech.com/dotcoding.html ... | |
| 2008 highlander ran w/wrong size tires | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: i recently purchased used a 2008 toyota highlander limited, with 133,500 miles. was shortly ... A: Annebelle, I do not think you should get the vehicle inspected. Save your money. If there is any ... | |
| 2008 highlander ran w/wrong size tires | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: i recently purchased used a 2008 toyota highlander limited, with 133,500 miles. was shortly ... A: Annebelle, First, when you buy a used vehicle, you are buying it as is. If there is a warranty ... | |
| bouncing tires | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 dodge 2500 that has a bad bounce at speeds between 45 and 50 miles per hour had them ... A: James, As you can see, the reason I always ask folks to compare the vehicle tire placard to the ... | |
| bouncing tires | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 dodge 2500 that has a bad bounce at speeds between 45 and 50 miles per hour had them ... A: James, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is ... | |
| Inflation pressure table for Goodyear MT/R 35X12.5R17 | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I can not find Goodyear's inflation tables for the subject tire, load range C. Kevlar sidewall. ... A: Chuck, Since you are modifying the vehicle, anything concerning the original tires is kind of a ... | |
| Tires fit my chevy 2000 1500 4x4 | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: Will tire size P235/70R16 fit my Chevy 2000 1500 4x4 reg cab. long bed.? A: Steve, No, that is too small for your truck. You need to have tires with the same or more load ... | |
| Inflation pressure table for Goodyear MT/R 35X12.5R17 | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I can not find Goodyear's inflation tables for the subject tire, load range C. Kevlar sidewall. ... A: Chuck, First, there some procedural things that go into determining the proper inflation pressure ... | |
| Tire size for 1995 Conv. van | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help, I recently purchased a 1995 chevy G20 conv. van...it has the original tires on ... A: Patti, First let's do the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a ... | |
| TIRE LIFE OR REPLACEMENT | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I OWN A 2004 BMW THAT HAS 12,000 MILES IS GARAGE KEPT. BUT WORRIED WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES.I AM GOING ... A: Robert, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. ... | |
| will their fit???? | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My original tires on my Ford explorer sportrax are 255/70 r16. Will either 245/75 r16 or 215/85 r16 ... A: Ken, The original tires on your vehicle were P metric type tires, which means they are low ... | |
| Tire Side Wall Cracks | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: They have about 25,000 miles on them but are about 3.5 years old. Tread looks good but noticing ... A: Mike, Cracking is a normal part of aging in rubber. If the cracks are small and shallow, then ... | |
| metric tire size equivalent to Standard measurment | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I have BF Goodrich T/A Radial/Tubeless, Trigaurd 3 ply sidewall KO, 30 x 9.50 R15 104 S tires and am ... A: Wendy, "Metric" sizing is the standard form for tire sizing. A 30X9.50R15LT is called a ... | |
| wheels | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: hi i have a 2001 focus what i wanted to know is there is there anyway i can put 14 inch winter wheel ... A: Mary, Tire Rack has done all that work for you. www.TireRack.com Just enter your vehicle, select ... | |
| Tire size | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Dodge Grand Caravan which has 225-65-16 tires and I'm looking for snow tires but finding it ... A: Kevin, Fortunately, you have one of those difficult fitments. The only thing close is 215/70R16. ... | |
| Sidewall Damage - Needle-sized hole on sidewall near tread. Repairable? | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a complete set of tires about 7,000 miles ago, and just this morning I noticed that a ... A: Victor, Punctures in the sidewall are prone to further damage just from the peculiar motion the ... | |
| Two new tires vs. four | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I drive a 2003 Subaru Forester. My front tires are worn out and need replacing. The tire dealer ... A: Bruce, In your owners manual is a statement to the effect that all 4 tires need to be within - and ... | |
| Balancing, | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I repaired a flat tire on a Volvo V-40 with a rubber plug. Is this a sufficient weight change to ... A: Todd, First, rubber plugs are considered temporary repairs. They tend to leak - and not always ... | |
| road noise from tires | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I Have an08 ford taurus that came with pirelli tires new. I have 26,000 miles on the car and the ... A: Marshall, You probably have irregular wear. Irregular wear is caused by misalignment and ... | |
| Tires for 1993 Bentley Turbo R | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this car nine months ago. It had new Toyo tires P225/170R 15 100T as the car had been ... A: Geoffrey, The problem with the tire size is the risk of failure. Being down one step in tire size ... | |
| Tires for 1993 Bentley Turbo R | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this car nine months ago. It had new Toyo tires P225/170R 15 100T as the car had been ... A: Geoffrey, First, the tire you put on do not have enough load carrying capacity. They also do not ... | |
| tire size | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Nissan Frontier with P265/70R16. The truck is a little high for me. I had a Dodge Dakota ... A: Roswell, No - DO NOT make the swap you indicated. That would be going down in load carrying ... | |
| Two Michelins, one van | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Would it be wise or even possible to put two Michelin Destiny tires on my Odyssey van (2000), which ... A: Pat, The best situation is 4 identical tires - identical meaning make size, make, model and state ... | |
| tires | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: What amount of pressure should I have in my Michelin 215/65R15 tires? Maximum load says 44 psi. A: Carol, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Substitute T for H? | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace all 4 tires on 1994 Toyota Canary Le. Original were 195 70H 14. Can I safely use T ... A: Allen, First, "safety" is too much of a black and white word, so I tend to think in terms of risk. ... | |
| Tire pressure - P tire to LT tire | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 2008 Nissan Xterra, offroad model. I recently purchased my first set of replacement ... A: Brad, Let me explain it this way: Tires generate heat. The amount of heat depends on many things, ... | |
| Tire pressure - P tire to LT tire | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 2008 Nissan Xterra, offroad model. I recently purchased my first set of replacement ... A: Brad, I came up with 48 psi, which isn't a lot different than what BFG came up with. As you may ... | |
| tire and rim size | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I am considering 31x10.50x15 tires for my Ranger pickup with 15x7 rims as I am in need of carrying ... A: Joe, First, in order to carry more load, you need to use more inflation pressure - and that has ... | |
| tire pressure | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Nobody has given me a good answer to this one. Should you pressureize your vehicle tires to the ... A: Joe, Assuming you have the same tire size as listed on the vehicle tire placard, you should use the ... | |
| Hummer H3 Tire Inflation Gauge | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I change my Hummer H3 tires with the "LT" type Michelin LTX MS2 but it was originally comes with a ... A: Joselito, I am not a fan of replacing "P" type tires with "LT" type tires and here's why: Assuming ... | |
| Replacement Tires | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 BMW 323 with 220/55 VR 390 tires. I am having a huge problem trying to find a tire to ... A: Dwaddy, You have the TRX problem. No, there is nothing else that will fit. You can get tires from ... | |
| tire size question | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: i want to purchase tires that are 29" tall by 10" wide for 15" by 10" rims. what size would this be? ... A: Edward, The calculator will be of help in this area, but a quick look leads me to believe there is ... | |
| travel trailer tires | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1957 DeVille camper. The tires are marked 6.70-15 4ply. Will 215-75 R15 work as ... A: Kathy, A 195/75R15 is a better fit. It's almost an inch wider than the 6.70-15, and it's about 2" ... | |
| tires | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toyota Corola the tires on it now are 185 60 15 is that the only tire I should put on it ... A: David, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a ... | |
| tire size question | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: i want to purchase tires that are 29" tall by 10" wide for 15" by 10" rims. what size would this be? A: Edward, First, any tire that is 10" wide will not fit on a 10" wide rim. The rim wide is always ... | |
| tire options pt2 | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I couldn't do a follow up so I had to enter a new question which is actually a follow up. When I ... A: Tom, We are now making progress. First, a P235/70R16 is way too small for your truck. If Tire ... | |
| tire options pt2 | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I couldn't do a follow up so I had to enter a new question which is actually a follow up. When I ... A: Tom, First, you could NOT have put P235/65R17's on your truck because that tire is a 17" tire - ... | |
| tire size options | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy tires for my Ford 150, when I look at tires on line I get a couple of options if ... A: Tom, This is now more confusing than before. But first the photo: It appears that the bead isn't ... | |
| Tire cupping | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Audi A6 Quattro with 60K miles on it. It came originally with Michelin Pilot 245/40 ... A: Dave, It certainly sounds like they changed the inflation pressure recopmmendation - and perhaps as ... | |
| tire size options | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy tires for my Ford 150, when I look at tires on line I get a couple of options if ... A: Tom, I think the first question has to be "What's on there now?" Look at the tire size and read ... | |
| 2006 F150 Tire size | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: My 2006 F150LT Extended cab came equipped with P235/70/R17 108S tires. Recently a dealer installed ... A: Carolyn, First, if your argument is based on the fuel economy, then you should be aware of 2 ... | |
| New Tires | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for new tires for my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner Access Cab RWD. Being a single woman ... A: Kelly, For practical purposes there is no difference between 109S and 109T, but the complete ... | |
| 4 ply vs LT tire | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: My 2010 Ford F 150 with Max Towing pkg. came with 275/55R20 tires. I want to pull a 5th wheel with ... A: brent, Pickup trucks are rated for towing capacity by the vehicle manufacturer. If you are towing ... | |
| Tire Identification | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to determine the manufacture date and application for a tire I have. It's never been ... A: Glenn, First, I wrote up a web page to aid folks in deciphering the DOT codes: ... | |
| TIRE SIZE | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I WENT TO PICK UP SOME TIRES 7.50 LT 16 FOR THE DUMP TRUCK AND WHEN MY HUSBAND GOT HOME HE SAID THEY ... A: Johnette, If you got ST type tires, he got the wrong kind. The truck needs 7.50-16's with the ... | |
| Square inch of tire contact | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: How do you determine what the square inch of contact a tire has with road surface? A: Chris, The actual size of the contact patch requires much more detailed info and only the only way ... | |
| Goodyear Run Flat Tire Compatibility to Saturn Vue Redline Rim | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: Can GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 RUN FLAT TIRES, 245-50-18 be mounted on my 2004 Saturn Vue Redline edition, ... A: James, There are 3 rules regarding Run Flat tires. 1) They should only be mounted on rims that ... | |
| different rim size | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: If I have 14 and 15 inch rims can I get the right size on both for my 4 wheel ranger?? A: Gene, It's unclear, but I hope you are not suggesting mixing 14" and 15" tires on your 4X4. Those ... | |
| tire pressure | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Just got a 2006 Nissan frontier with aftermarket rims and tires. The truck is leveled. The tires ... A: Ron, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| tire/vibration | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I got new tires on my 2004 Sebring Touring conv and the developed a bad vibration problem at about ... A: Janis, If the vibration was caused by the tires, it would have been present the moment the tires ... | |
| proper tire inflation | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: Have 08 Pathfinder just put on Bf Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KOs LT275 70 17. The stock tires were ... A: Will, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| all wheel drive tire sizes | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: Approximately 6 months ago, I had 4 new tires installed on my 2000 ford explorer. I paid for four ... A: Todd, The tire issue could have caused the drivetrain failure. The tire dealer should be liable ... | |
| Two new tire in front of car | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: About the theory that if we put two new tires in front of car and two worn ones in back, it will ... A: Yes, it does. But the operative word is "difference". It has been found if the difference is only ... | |
| Safety of repaired tires | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Is there a significant drop in safety of a tire that has had 2 holes patched vs 1 hole? And if so, ... A: Fred, Every time something is repaired, it is not as good as new - and that applies to tires as ... | |
| Tires for Dodge truck | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if the tire size P245/60R15 would fit a Dodge 1500 king cab truck? And do tires have ... A: Julie, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been able ... | |
| Continental Tire Blow-out Damage | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a Continental Truck tire blow out at highway speed 70MPH and the tire casing came off and ... A: Gaylord, First, blowouts can be caused by many things that are beyond the ability of the tire ... | |
| Tires for 2007 Avalon | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Avalon with around 30K miles, tires are original. I want new tires before winter. Am I ... A: Bob, The tradeoffs for tires are: 1) Treadwear, Traction (especially wet traction), and fuel ... | |
| Tire ply | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: When a tire is 10 ply does that include the side wall as 10 ply. A: Charles, The correct term is "Ply Rating" and it is a term that has been replaced by "Load Range", ... | |
| Tires | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Barry, We recently bought a 2009 Dodge Caravan and want to buy 2 new tires 225/65/16 but are ... A: Karen, First I went to Tire Rack to check out tire availability. They list 12 tires in that size - ... | |
| trailer tire pressure | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: On a 4x8 utility trailer I have a load range C tire -max.pressure 50 lbs. and a load range D tire- ... A: Ron, On each tire should also be a max load. If you use the load on the Load Range C tire, does ... | |
| Vibration | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Celica w/80,000miles. I had to brake hard at 90mph and it caused a front end ... A: Amber, Aside from the annoyance factor, there is very little risk. BTW, balancing will help, but ... | |
| Vibration | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Celica w/80,000miles. I had to brake hard at 90mph and it caused a front end ... A: Amber, You have flat spotted the tires. That is, you have ground of some of the rubber when you ... | |
| Studde snows on Smart Cars | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Barry, I have 2 smart cars. I would like to mount studded snow tires on the rear for this winter. ... A: Randy, It is my understanding that Smart cars are quite peculiar beasts and many of the things you ... | |
| Tire Wear | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have two issues I need addressed, but are related. My wife drive a rural mail route, and we had ... A: Sean, OE tires - that is the tires that come on the vehicle from the assembly plant, are designed ... | |
| tire wear | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Toyota Avalon Limited that has chewed up 2 sets of tires in 60,000 miles. The factory ... A: Tom, It's a little unclear what the tire wear looks like, but taking an educated gues, I'll bet the ... | |
| Tire vibration | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased four new Goodyear Assurance tires and am experiencing low vibration in the ... A: Bruce, There is another tire property related to balance called "Uniformity". If you think "out of ... | |
| tire wear | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Mr Smith My son just purchased a 2008 Ram 1500 on 9/2/2010. We noticed that the outside edges of the ... A: Billy, First, I am of the opinion that uneven wear caused strictly caused by mis-alignment. I am ... | |
| Tire size for 1986 Toyota Landcruiser | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Toyota (F60) landcruiser that currently has Firestone P225 70 R15 tires. These look a ... A: Karri, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| new tires for my '06 Toyota 4 Runner Limited | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Tire size is 18" on my vehicle. I wanted to buy Bridgestone AT's for my car. Dealer said not ... A: Martha, There may be a number of reasons why the dealer said that. But it's hard to know without ... | |
| AirStream Tires | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to resurrect a 1976 Airstream that currently has 7.00/15 LT tires on it. Although we ... A: Chip, First, there is no "same size" in switching out of a 7.00-15LT. Tires with that type of ... | |
| Vintage trailer tires 7-1.00 8 ply | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Having trouble finding tires for 1959 Va-ka-shun-ette we've restored. They currently have very ... A: Angie, I strongly suspect you have the tire size wrong. The form should be something like this: ... | |
| volvo s60 tire size | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: We noticed that it made a slight groan on a sharp turn and our mechanic said it had the wrong size ... A: Kathie, First, the groan has nothing to do with the tires and has everything to do with some ... | |
| tires | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an 04 Camry SE with a set of Michelin HydroEdge on them. They are a few years old; not sure ... A: Ed, Swap the front tires side to side as a test. If the pull changes direction, then it's the ... | |
| tire pressure/load | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a boat and trailer which weigh approx 1300kg. Single axle trailer. I am running Goodyear ... A: Steve, The max load and pressure information should be listed on the sidewall somewhere. But ... | |
| tire size | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: can i use 205/70R15 tires on back and 215/70R15 on front of a 2000 Buick century LTD? A: Kris, The best situation is to have identical tires in all 4 wheel positions - and identical means ... | |
| low pro file tire | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I put a plug in my daghters tire (Sunny SN3800 225/35ZR20 90W XL).the plug is in the center of the ... A: Glen, I am of the opinion that the only safe tire repair is a plug/patch combination. Plugs tend ... | |
| tire size | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if a tire sized 225 50 R16 would fit a 2001 volvo S80 T6- executive. I have 4 that ... A: Katie, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| tires | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: what is the original tires that go on a '98 dodge durango v8 with 4 wheel drive. even though i dont ... A: Brian, It's a little unclear, but if you mean the size, make, and model.... well, 2 thoughts. ... | |
| Toyota Camry Excess Tire Wear | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2010 Toyota Camry LE, 4 cyld with 12K miles on it. I have had to replace the 2 left side ... A: Duane, First, tires do not develop uneven wear by themselves. This can always by traced to some ... | |
| tire expiration date | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I bought 4 new tires yesterday and I'm trying to determine when my tires were manufactured. On two ... A: Marley, I explain this in detail here: http://www.barrystiretech.com/dotcoding.html Obviously, ... | |
| going to narrower tire | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I've got 265/70R17 tires on my 04 Dodge quad cab half ton and considering going to a 255/70R17 tire. ... A: Mark, That would be going down in load carrying capacity and that increases the risk of a load ... | |
| about typres | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Is there a difference any difference in a 225/35 ZR18 94W and a 225/35 ZR18 94W XL A: Kenrick, I am hoping the tire size you chose was arbitrary as 225/35R18's come in 83 (SL) and 87 ... | |
| Tire production date/age | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have two sets of older Goodyear GT+4 tires. The all came with a '67 Vette I recently purchased. ... A: S, Here is what I wrote about DOT coding: http://www.barrystiretech.com/dotcoding.html As you can ... | |
| Aged tires on class c motorhome | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: How can we get dealer (MikeThompson RV Fountain ValleyCA) or Fleetwood (RV mfr) or tire maker Kumho ... A: Ellen, First, tires that are 4 years old shouldn't have issues, so I suspect there is some other ... | |
| Auto tire life | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: The tires on my car are 5 years old. The tread is fine. The mileage is about 38K. Is there a point ... A: Henry, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ... | |
| tire compatibility | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Barry, I recently purchased a 1995 2 wheel drive Chevy Suburban that has Michelin 235/75 R 15 tires ... A: Dave, The best situation is to have 4 identical tires - identical meaning size, make, model, and ... | |
| Tires? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I just recently had both U-joints replaced on the drive shaft and after picking up the vehicle, I ... A: John, Does the vibration feel like it is coming through the steering wheel or the drivers seat? ... | |
| tire pressure | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 GMC envoy, I bought some new tires 245-70-R17 LTX A/S from a friend of mine real ... A: Rene, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| chevrolet 2000 | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: . i have a 2000 chevrolet express 2005 i need to know whats the right size tire to put on? i went to ... A: Jorge, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told this is worldwide, but I have not been able ... | |
| Tire Problems | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1983 Suburban that wasn't running. It was relatively cheap to get it ... A: Thomas, What happens when a tire is out of balance or out of round is that the axle moves up and ... | |
| Wrong tire size | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Buick Rainier and recently found out that Firestone put four new P225/60R17 tires on ... A: Benjamin, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| ST tire construction statement | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: A large tire retailer (on-line and stores) makes the following statement regarding ST tires. Why ... A: Ecker, A standard? Well, let me put it this way. The standards for tires are published by various ... | |
| tire size | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1961 T-Bird. I just bought a set of used American Eagle alloy rims 15X7. What size tire do ... A: Barry, A 1961 Ford Thunderbird originally came with 8.00-14's inflated to 24 psi front and rear. ... | |
| tyres | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: can you please tell me if we can safely use a 205 55 R15 91v instead of a 205 60 R15 R91. Also is it ... A: Moni, There's quite a bit of confusion in your question. The first part is about the size. A ... | |
| Calculating air pressures | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: You stated earlier that a chart exists for calculating air pressure, but not published due to ... A: Tim, According to Tire Guides, a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with P225/75R16's should have a vehicle ... | |
| Changing tire size and gas consumption. | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently changed tires on my ML 350 from 255/60 R 17 to 245/65 R17. My gas mileage went from 18 ... A: Sylvania, Compared to the differences between tires - meaning make and model - simple tire size ... | |
| tires | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: will a jeep Dayton M/T 30x9.5x15" fit a 198 chevy s-10 pickup? i have 15" tires on it presently. A: Brian, Fitting tires and rims to vehicles is very complex. It's not only about load carrying ... | |
| Bias ply conversion to radial | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: 8.90x15 bias ply to radial???? What would the correct size be? A: Chris, Here's my web page on the subject: http://www.barrystiretech.com/vintagetireexchange.html ... | |
| tire size/compatibility | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have read through information on this site and others you have recommended and am still sort of ... A: Kit, First, the best situation is 4 identical tires - identical meaning same size, make, model, and ... | |
| Nissa Sentra Tire Problems | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have replaced complete set of tires twice, now have to get two more tires, was told by tire dealer ... A: Sarah, High performance cars get some of their high performance from the tires - they grip! In ... | |
| replacement tire for H 78 15 LT | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Oasis travel trailer with H 78 15 LT tires Universal Remington which need to be ... A: Sherrie, The reason I asked you to look for the letters "LT" is because this entry doesn't appear ... | |
| replacement tire for H 78 15 LT | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Oasis travel trailer with H 78 15 LT tires Universal Remington which need to be ... A: Sherrie, I'm going to bet the letters after the tire size are "ST" and not "LT". So please check ... | |
| Tire size | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace a blown tire. The size and brand are the same, but I see different OWL numbers ... A: Rich, For a P255/70R16, a 109S makes sense. But for the 2 Michelin tires, neither makes sense. ... | |
| Tire size | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace a blown tire. The size and brand are the same, but I see different OWL numbers ... A: Rich, There are parts of your question that do not make sense. If you would please tell me the ... | |
| Definity Dakota tires on my Dodge Ram 2500 | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I purchased the Definity Dakota P265 70 R17 for my 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel at Pep Boys ... A: Dave, To start off with, here is what I normally say about the vehicle tire placard: ... | |
| Fifth wheel Carlise Tires has dip all the way around sidewall | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I'm on a trip and have noticed a dip all the way around my sidewalls approx. 2" from edge if ... A: George, I think you need to very carefully read the sidewalls of the tires. I'm going to bet they ... | |
| Tire leakage | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: What would cause a tire to leak ONLY when driven? (tire has been on the vehicle,a honda minivan, for ... A: Shane, "What would cause a tire to leak ONLY when driven?" The same things that cause leaks when ... | |
| Barry, about the tire business... | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Barry: I do not know if my questions are appropriate for this site, but it is information I need ... A: Roger, A lot of this depends on what part of the business you are in. If you're in the ... | |
| Tires | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 2000 Volvo S70. I always believed in Michelin's (and the manual says Michelin). I ... A: Galen, There are mixed reviews for all tire manufacturers - and all tire manufacturers have reviews ... | |
| tire damage during install | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I would just appreciate an opinion about this. Recently I purchased 2 new rear tires for my 2004 ... A: Trish, I think you could negotiate something, but I think you would be further ahead if you dealt ... | |
| tire damage during install | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I would just appreciate an opinion about this. Recently I purchased 2 new rear tires for my 2004 ... A: Trish, It's a little confusing, but the photo is of the tire the was undamaged and supposed to be ... | |
| compatable tire size | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: will tire size P225/60 R18 work as a replacement for tire size P235/50 VR 18 A: Jack, Unfortunately, no. The 225/60R18 is over an inch and a half larger in diameter. I know of ... | |
| tire wall size | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: The overall diamater on a truck 16in rim with tire is the same as on a 17in rim with the same size ... A: George, As you have found out a P245/65R17 has the same diameter as a P245/60R18, but the load ... | |
| speed rated tires-v-&-z | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: can a tire shop put a lower speed rated tire on a car that hase a V rating A: Don, Can they? Physically, yes. Legally? I am not aware of any laws in the US that forbid ... | |
| Smaller tires on 4wd truck | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2003 F150 4x4 Supercrew with P255/70R16 tires that need to be replaced. In order to save ... A: Steve, For practical purposes a P255/70R16 and a P245/75R16 are interchangeable, This does NOT ... | |
| Tires pressure | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have jeep grand chorkee, front tires lt225 75 16 Back ones, 225 75 16 what the tire pressure ... A: Umar, You should not have different tires on the front vs the back, especially on a 4X4 or AWD. ... | |
| 1992 Bronco 4w tire size | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: The tires on my Bronco are slightly larger than what came on the car. My front tires are nearly new, ... A: Richard, I've noticed that vehicle manuals don't seem to cover 4X4's very well - and you've ... | |
| tire psi | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: how much air psi should a P235/75R15 tire have? i have a 1999 chevy blazer. also, are the Lexington ... A: Tori, If the original tires were P235/70R15, then according to Tire Guides, the inflation pressure ... | |
| tire psi | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: how much air psi should a P235/75R15 tire have? i have a 1999 chevy blazer. also, are the Lexington ... A: Tori, 1) How much air psi should a P235/75R15 tire have? I have a 1999 chevy blazer. Answer: On ... | |
| Tire rotation | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Today I took in car for 30k mile service & before taking car to shop, I minutely marked the tires to ... A: David, First, if the papers said they rotated the tire for you and they didn't, particularly if you ... | |
| 1998 chevy camaro-standard v6 engine tires | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Thank you for taking the time to answer questions-i have tried chevy without any input-i need to ... A: Ed, According to Tire Guides, a publication that summarizes vehicle tire placards for US sold ... | |
| tires what will work, where can I find them? | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1976 Skylark camper with Goodyear tires on them, size 6.50-13ST load range C, max load 1340 ... A: Joe, A 6.50-13 ST has an overall diameter 24.6", a width of 6.6" on a 4.5" rim and a load carrying ... | |
| Tire size | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: My Class A MH has 275/80R 22.5 Load Range H tires 16 ply I am being told that 295/75R 22.5 load ... A: Vince, If your vehicle came with Load Range H, then it is quite likely that you NEED Load Range H ... | |
| Tire size | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: My Class A MH has 275/80R 22.5 Load Range H tires 16 ply I am being told that 295/75R 22.5 load ... A: Vince, A 275/80R22.5 Load Range H has an overall diameter of 39.8", is 10.9" wide on a 8.25" rim, ... | |
| Minimum dual tire kiss spacing | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: OE tires on rims with a dual spacing of 10.0 inches. The original OE tires have been discontinued, ... A: Johnny, I am having a great deal of difficulty understanding your question. It's not that I don't ... | |
| 2003 Chevy Blazer ZR2 Tire Size? | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I currently drive a 2003 Chevy Blazer 2dr-ZR2 with BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A 31x10.50 R15. I am ... A: Adam, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Tires and rims | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a lifted truck i have 315/75/16 on now. I want 35/12.5/16 i need to know if they will fit on ... A: Cal, A 35X12.50R16LT has an allowable rim width range of ....... OK, this gets a bit complicated. ... | |
| tires | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2007 ford focus and it eats tires almost every 25-30 k. i want to know can i go up a size ... A: Paul, First, you should be aware that the front tires on a FWD car wear about 2½ times faster than ... | |
| Crown Vic Tires | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My Crown Vics currently has P235 55R17 tires. Can I go up to P255 50 R17 tires? I have the ... A: Tom, The tires are less than 1% different, so from a speedo and odo point of view, this shouldn't ... | |
| P255/65R17 Michelins on my 2010 F150 | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: My truck came with these passenger tires. Are these good enough for towing a 6000lb Airstream or ... A: Michael, Every vehicle has a towing limitation that is published by the vehicle manufacturer. If ... | |
| Load Range for trailer towing | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 GMC 3500 Classic long bed, SRW (single rear wheel)that I tow a 39' 5th wheel trailer ... A: Mark, The problem you will encounter is that in order to go up in load carrying capacity, you also ... | |
| DOT code | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have replaced my 4 tires with Michelin Homony. But all 4 DOT codes are the same as HDPA 00NX and ... A: Kwangho, The full DOT code only has to be on one side and it is allowable to have a partial code on ... | |
| Motorhome replacement tires | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I've been replacing the tires on my motor home 2 at a time (there are 6). The first two were ... A: Jerry, First, this is "sizing", not "ratings". It deals with the physical dimensions and by ... | |
| radial replacement | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there a radial replacement size for a 6.00-16 bias ply tire? Can the original rims be used? A: You need to be very careful here. There are a couple of different types of tires that might be ... | |
| Tires & Wheels | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with factory sized tires and wheels. They are 265/70/17 on steel ... A: Ron, It isn't so much "unsprung" weight as it is "mass in the tread area". I cover that in more ... | |
| Tires & Wheels | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with factory sized tires and wheels. They are 265/70/17 on steel ... A: Ron,, Believe it or not, that would be going the wrong direction. You want to go bigger - both ... | |
| Tire inflation | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Tire inflation confusion. Why can a tire be a 44 max psi tire and the auto manufacture suggested ... A: Mark, In the context of answering your question, I was referring to the pressure. But there is a ... | |
| Tires and wheels for 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I currently have the 225/50R16 tires on my vehicle, but just purchased 16 inch universal GM wheels ... A: Anne, Probably, but I can't be sure since you didn't specify the rim width. A 205/60R16 has an ... | |
| Tire Pressures | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a GMC 1500 Sierra 4X4 5.3V8 with 285/75/16 BFG All terrain TA Load range C tires. What ... A: Lawrence, There are a couple of issues here. First: Is the trailer you are hauling within the ... | |
| Tires and wheels for 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I currently have the 225/50R16 tires on my vehicle, but just purchased 16 inch universal GM wheels ... A: Anne, There may be a problem with rubbing. If you wanted to go to a higher profile, the correct ... | |
| trailer tires | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: will a 245/75 R16 work in place of a 750 16LT. They are for my horse trailer. Thanks. A: Mike, A 7.50-16LT is 8.7" wide on a 6" rim, with a diameter of 31.8" and a load carrying capacity ... | |
| Tire inflation | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Tire inflation confusion. Why can a tire be a 44 max psi tire and the auto manufacture suggested ... A: Mark, Long answer: http://www.barrystiretech.com/loadtables.html Short answer: Because the car ... | |
| Tire size change from OE | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: My 2001 Mitsubishi Montero sport XLS OE tire size is 255/75R16. I can't afford new tires right now ... A: Don, First, I think you have the original tire size wrong. Tire Guides says P255/70R16. Please ... | |
| 2001 VWEurovan Camper (Winnebago Conversion) | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I would appreciate it if you would recalculate the pressure for my new tires. I do not have access ... A: Dee, Just so we are clear, the Dunlops were NOT the original tires. They do not have enough load ... | |
| Trailer Tires | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1969 Serro Scotty Trailer. The 2 tires are old and need replacing, but I'm ... A: Samantha, In the process of trying to answer your question, I ran across a web site devoted to ... | |
| Tire sizes | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I need to buy tires for my Chevy Tahoe RWD. I have 31X10.5R15 on the vehicle but am considering ... A: Franklin, In my opinion, the original tire size is usually the best for overall performance. Using ... | |
| Tires for 1970 Caprice 350 c.i. V8 | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 1970 Caprice w/ a 350 V8 (4 barrel). I know the original tires were G78-15's. It's ... A: Dennis, First, my statement about "LT" tires in place of "P" tires is not applicable here. The ... | |
| 2001 VW Eurovan Camper (Winnebago Conversion) | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: In a 9/1/2009 response to "William" regarding replacement tires for a 2001 VW Eurovan Camper, you ... A: Dee, Here is my standard answer on inflation pressure and tire size. ... | |
| trailer tire size on different axles | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: Is there a problem with mixing different load range trailer tires on twin axles? Specifically, I ... A: Bob, No there is no problem. But you need to use the same inflation pressure to even out the load. ... | |
| 95 grand am tires | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: will 195 60 14 fit on the car? I have 195 75 14 on it now. comparing side by side 195 60 14 next ... A: Kim, This would be going down in load carrying capacity which increases the risk of a load related ... | |
| michelin harmony tires | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: Here is a question. Purchased 4 new harmony tires for my camry in May, 2010. Thats when the fun ... A: Lorraine, Is the feeling like you are driving on ice present all the time or just under certain ... | |
| tires | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: what is the difference between ST tires and P tires and is it safe to use ST tire on dodge caravan A: Kenny, No, it is not safe to use ST tires in place of P type tires. ST tires are high pressure ... | |
| Proper psi | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Dodge Charger, with after market Tires and rims. 225\45R20 105v, max.50psi, what ... A: Debbie, I always do a reality check to see if everything makes sense. So when I put in the tire ... | |
| Proper psi | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Dodge Charger, with after market Tires and rims. 225\45R20 105v, max.50psi, what ... A: Debbie, At 30 psi, a P215/65R17 has a load carrying capacity of 1535#. In order to carry the same ... | |
| tire noise | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have Goodyear wrangler p275 r20 on my 08 Dodge Ram 4x4 quad cab. I have 31,000 miles on them at ... A: Doyle, I am of the opinion that this is caused by mis-alignment - and it is called irregular wear. ... | |
| tire size difference vs. aspect ratio difference | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Ford F150. The placard shows P255/65R17 which is what I currently have. I am having ... A: Cliff, If you have a 4X4, then you should ALWAYS keep the same size, make, model and state of wear ... | |
| Tyre size incorrect | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac grand am. Through this link, http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/, I ... A: Oswald, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Tire Size Conversion | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1973 Aristocrat Landstar travel trailer that needs tires. The markings on the tires say: ... A: Tom, The difference between the 2 tires you mentioned is that one is a radial (the letter "R") and ... | |
| Tire size replacement | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: Will a P235/75R/16 work in place of the original P245/75R/16? Thanks for any info you can provide. A: Kipp, No. That would be going down in load carrying capacity and that increases the risk of a load ... | |
| Imported Tires | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a VW Eurovan that arrived from Japan with virtually new Goodyear GT Hybrid ... A: Bill, First, I'm assuming the ratings are NOT OK for the Eurovan, and I think this becomes an ... | |
| tire sizes | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Could you please explain how to read the tire sizes on the side of the tire and explain what they ... A: Kip, Tire Rack has done a better job of explaining this than I can. ... | |
| tyre pressure | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: can you tell the correct inflation pressure for 215/40/r17 alloy wheels A: Wayne, On every vehicle sold in the US – and I am told that this is worldwide, by I do not know ... | |
| Tire Failure | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a tire failure on a boat trailer, and am trying to determine the cause. The failure ... A: Joel, It is just impossible to do a failure analysis based on a photographs. There are many, many ... | |
| Tire Sidewall "Ripple" | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a relatively new set of tires on my van (~4-5,000 miles). I've noticed along the sidewall ... A: Julie, Those are normal and in fact are the strongest part of the tire. They are called ... | |
| Tire Size Conversion | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1973 Aristocrat Landstar travel trailer that needs tires. The markings on the tires say: ... A: Tom, First, I hope you are aware that ST type tires are different than regular passenger car tires. ... | |
| Tire Size and Pressure | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: 1. What is the recommended tyr size? I am using 195/R15! 2. What should be the pressure? for the ... A: Ali, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Goodyear Speedway F70-15 Tire code 1972 | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an original spare tire as above with the code B3NDLJDX which is on the opposite side from DOT ... A: Roger, I wrote up a web page to cover this sort of thing: ... | |
| Trailer Tires | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I currently have 7-14.5MH tires on my 4x8 single axle trailer that I need to replace. The load max ... A: David, Yes, what is written on the sidewall of a tire applies to only one tire. There are 7-14.5MH ... | |
| Trailer tires | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Are LT tires a suitable replacement for ST tires on travel trailers and 5th wheels? Please explain ... A: Allan, Yes, LT tires are suitable replacements for ST type tires – if the sizing is the same. As ... | |
| What kind of tire for my car? | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an 08 Nissan Sentra SER Spec V which I bought new in March 09. I have 19,000 miles on the car ... A: Cynthia, Your car was designed to be a high performance sports sedan - and one of the ways it gets ... | |
| Imported Tires | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a VW Eurovan that arrived from Japan with virtually new Goodyear GT Hybrid ... A: Bill, Here is my usual starting point when it comes to tire sizing: ... | |
| tires for mazda CX9 2008 | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: Barry, my CX9 tires are OEM Bridgestone 245,50,R20 102v Dueller 104 bought the car on Feb 2008. many ... A: Rody, It depends on how the tires were stored, but certainly 2009 tires should be fine. Wider ... | |
| 1994 Chevy C3500 tire change | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have scoured the vast reaches of the net to no avail. I have purchased a '94 Chevy c3500 "dually" ... A: Vic, There are certain parts of your questions that I can answer - and certain parts I can't. ... | |
| tires for mazda CX9 2008 | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Barry, my CX9 tires are OEM Bridgestone 245,50,R20 102v Dueller 104 bought the car on Feb 2008. many ... A: Rody, First, I'm sorry. I work for a major manufacturer of tires and shouldn’t make brand specific ... | |
| Buick Lesabre tire inflation | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Our 1992 Buick Lesabre has two front tires that look partially flat, even though the mechanic said ... A: Dee, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| bent rim wheel balance | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I took my truck to a shop to have a vibration problem checked out. I suspected out of balance or ... A: Don, First, a tire can be out of round, just like rim could be. So even though the tire is now ... | |
| saturn rims | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I want to move the 16.25 inch diameter rims (with mounted tires) from my 95 Saturn SW2 to my 95 ... A: Katie, First, I suspect you are getting your nomenclature wrong. Tires for passenger cars come in ... | |
| inflation pressure of tires | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: For better wear and mpg is it advisable to set the tire pressure at the psi on the sidewall of the ... A: Jeffery, I have had long and acromonious discussions concerning what happens when you go beyond 3 ... | |
| inflation pressure of tires | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: For better wear and mpg is it advisable to set the tire pressure at the psi on the sidewall of the ... A: Jeffrey, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| tires | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: will 205/70/15 tires, work on a 97 Plymouth voyager that has 215/75/15 currently on it A: Michelle, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| Vibration | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Ford F150 SuperCab. 90,000 miles. Over the last 2 years I have developed a vibration ... A: John, I don't think this is tire related. The speed is too slow. Normally wheel end vibrations ... | |
| Tire Life | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Up until 2008 you recommended that tires would last 10 years. Since that time you stated "Recent ... A: Al, John Baldwin published a paper entitled "Field Aging of Tires, Part II" in Oct 2004, (revised ... | |
| tires | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: what model and size tires originally came on a 1989 chevy beretta gt A: Brenda, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ... | |
| tire sire | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: Barry. i recently bought a 2003 ford f-250 supercab super duty short bed fx4 4x4 5.4 gas engine ... A: Rick, I can not answer the question about why other people do the things they do, but concerning ... | |
| chevy s10 | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 98 Chevy S10 and it had 225 75 15's on the rear and 215 75 15's on the front. The users ... A: Timothy, It would be best to stick with the original tire size. On every vehicle sold in the US, ... | |
| 245's on a 265 rim | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at buying some used chrome rims - currently they have 265/75 r16's on them but I would ... A: Patrick, Rims are sized by width - and the width is expressed in inches and is usually stamped ... | |
| tire size question | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I've got an '07 crv and need new tires.I've asked around for an225/70/r17s but almost nobody has ... A: Alex, According to Tire rack, a 2007 Honda CRV takes a 225/65R17 - and they list 30 different ... | |
| changing tire size | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a trailer with 205/75D/15 tires on it and I also have a single tire from a friend which is ... A: Tim, Does the trailer tire have the letters"ST" in front of or behind the numbers? If so, then you ... | |
| Proper Tire - Wheel rating | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Mobile Scout 5th wheel that recently had a blowout. It came with Goodyear In ... A: Douglas, The load carrying capacity of wheels is sometimes printed on the wheel itself - although ... | |
| tires | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 225/60R16 tires on my 2004 Buick LaSabre now; however whenever i enter tire search online the ... A: Tom, I looked on Tire Rack's web site and find that both P225/60R16 and P215/70R15are listed as OE ... | |
| Tires | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Suzuki Forenza with tire cupping and the dealer said replace the tires but nothing ... A: Cassandra, Alignment will also cause irregular wear - and that is much more likely the problem than ... | |
| 2002 Chev G1500 Cargo Van | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to install a larger tire on this van for work purposes. OEM spec is P215 75R15, Can I ... A: Michael, I am not a fan of using LT metric tires in place of P metric tires - and vice versa. The ... | |
| tires for 1998 f150 4.6L | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a puncture on my truck. still under warranty, but tires are discontinued, Sam's is ... A: Ty, P255/70R16 is an incredibly popular tire size. I went to Tire Rack and they listed 13 tires ... | |
| Tires for 99Chevy 1500 | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 255/70 R16 tires. I would like to put 75.0 R16 LT tires ... A: TD, Yes. A P255/70R16 has an overall diameter of 30.1", a width of 10.2" on a 7½" rim, and a load ... | |
| fitting | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering if you can fit 16.5 tires on a wheel that has 16's. I bought a lifted truck that has ... A: Shawn, DO NOT - I repeat - DO NOT mount a 16" on a 16.5" rim. People have been killed doing this. ... | |
| Honda CRV | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: My mother has a 2008 Honda CRV with about 15,000 miles on it. She ran over a piece of steel that ... A: Steve, The problem is that some AWD's are sensitive to differences in tire diameter and require ... | |
| tire compatibility | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: is a p225/60r16 tire compatible with a p265/75r16 for use on a Chevy Tahoe? A: Scott, Emphatically, No! That would be going down considerably in load carrying capacity which ... | |
| F78-14ST | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find new tires for my older trailer. I understand that the new model is ST201/75 - ... A: Leslie, The current F78-14ST was either a Load Range B (4 Ply Rating) or a Load Range C (6 Ply ... | |
| F78-14ST | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find new tires for my older trailer. I understand that the new model is ST201/75 - ... A: Leslie, An F78-14ST has a diameter of 26.5", a width of 7.9" on a 5.50" rim and a load carrying ... | |
| Differing tire pressure recommendations | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Recently I noted that our tire pressure recommendations on our 2009 Suburban for P265 65R18 tires is ... A: Guy, When vehicles are designed, they have a designed load carrying capacity, commonly called ... | |
| Retread tires | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: What is your take on retreaded light truck tires? Do they hold their own pretty good or do they go ... A: Brian, The casing on light truck tires is what the real issue is - and, by and large, this is so ... | |
| tires for my jeep | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Ok, I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo awd. I recently went in to get my front two tires ... A: Raymond, The general rule is that all 4 tires on AWD and 4X4's must be exactly the same - size, ... | |
| tire storage | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: tires is off the car and still on rim do i leave the air in for long tirm storage or take the air ... A: Micah, The recommended practice is to store the tires inflated unless the pressure exceeds 35 psi. ... | |
| BF goodrich tyre pressures on Defender 90 | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have just bought a 1999 Landrover Defender 90 pickup. It has BF Goodrich 365/75 R16s fitted and I ... A: Dave, Thanks. A 205/80R16 has a load carrying capacity of 691kg at 28 psi and 844 kg at 38 psi. ... | |
| wider tires | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I'd like better handling in my Volvo S60(non turbo)2.4 and currently have 195/65/R15 tires. I'm ... A: Ken, Upsizing - going larger in rim diameter, while maintaining the overall diameter - ... | |
| BF goodrich tyre pressures on Defender 90 | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have just bought a 1999 Landrover Defender 90 pickup. It has BF Goodrich 365/75 R16s fitted and I ... A: Dave, On every vehicle sold in the US - and I understand this is a worldwide practice as well - ... | |
| tire speeds | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have 245/75/R16 tires on my chevy 2500HD. If i put 265/75/R16 tires on how much will it change the ... A: Russ, Here is a tire calculator that will answer ... | |
| Tires | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: How to select the tires diameter and its Rim size according to loading conditions,Sir plz give me a ... A: Chaitanya, It's a little unclear, but what you may be ultimately seeking has already been taken ... | |
| Minimal tire pressure | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have 8 Mission TC-108 tires, 225/75 R15 load range D on trailers. On the sidewall it states a max. ... A: Ron, OK, now I understand. As I said above, load carrying capacity is all about tire size and ... | |
| large 4x4 tires | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of mickey thompson 19.5/46-16.5 slt on my dodge truck. I need the tires balanced bad.If ... A: Robbie, The problem is the size of the tires. If you buy a bubble balancer, you need to make sure ... | |
| Change tire size | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I currently have 245/60R/17 tires on my 2004 Isuzu Ascender, can I replace them with 235/60R/17 ... A: Jim, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ... | |
| Minimal tire pressure | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have 8 Mission TC-108 tires, 225/75 R15 load range D on trailers. On the sidewall it states a max. ... A: Ron, Load carrying capacity is all about tire size and inflation pressure. So when someone asks me ... | |
| 2009 F250 | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my truck in for it's first service and the technician noticed a crack in the sidewall ... A: Kim, I'm familiar with these types of cracks and they really aren't a problem. But it is ... | |
| SUV highway vs. off-road | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking it may be impossible to be a cross between a highway and an all-terrain tire. Is that ... A: Kathleen, Tire manufacturers are not going to reveal the particulars about their rubber compounds. ... | |
| SUV highway vs. off-road | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking it may be impossible to be a cross between a highway and an all-terrain tire. Is that ... A: Kathleen, "I'm thinking it may be impossible to be a cross between a highway and an all-terrain ... | |
| Old trailer tire conversion | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I was searching on line for information to replace my old trailer tires. 8.55-15ST. They have a ... A: Scott, You have to be careful here. 8.55-15 was an old passenger car tire size and those were ... | |
| 94Y v 98Y | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Barry. Could you please explain to me the significance of a tire having a load rating of 94Y as ... A: Frank, Assuming you are talking about the same tire size: The difference between a 94 Load Index ... | |
| Trouble finding trailer tires | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Looking for a new set of tires for an older trailer. The details off the sidewall are as follows: ... A: Mike, This is a very, very old type of tire and the only places you can get these are from people ... | |
| Cracks along side wall | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado ext cab on 26 inch lexani rims. The tires that I have are WANILI ... A: Erick, First, low profile are prone to cracks, so you have to make sure you have enough inflation ... | |
| car tires | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have recently bought a 2001 VW Beelte and it came with tires that are going to need to be replaced ... A: Nicole, First, the tires from the Saab are 15" tires and they will only fit on 15" rims. Your VW ... | |
| tires on dodge ram van 2500 | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: it is the maxi van(extended)model. we bought our van new in 2003 it came with LT225 75r 16 tires. we ... A: Mike, First, LT means Light Truck - and you have one of those. But the issue you are asking ... | |
| Wrangler tyre inflation | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Why is everyone so coy about advice please? My Land Rover Defender 90 has Goodyear 205 R16. What ... A: Eric, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ... | |
| DRY ROT TIRES | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: 4 TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN 1997 FOR A PACE TRAILER, THEY ARE CRACKING AND DRY TOTTING. THE INFO ON ... A: James, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ... | |
| rv tires | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My name is Shawn Smith from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. My wife and I just bought a travel trailer ... A: Shawn, ST tires are speed restricted to 65 mph. In order to gain a 70 mph speed, the pressures ... | |
| Solid-Axle Rear Tire Cupping | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I’m sorry this is so long, but I really hope you can help! Okay, I'll start with a brief history ... A: Alex, It does sound like you need an alignment - and since you appear to be somewhat mechanical, I ... | |
| rv tires | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: My name is Shawn Smith from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. My wife and I just bought a travel trailer ... A: Shawn, Let's see: An ST225/75R15 Load Range D has a maximum load carrying capacity iof 2540# at 65 ... | |
| Difference between a P245 and an LT285 | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Is there a difference in how a P245/75R16 (manufacturer recommended) and an LT285/75R16 will handle ... A: Frank, A P245/75R16 has a load carrying capacity of 2065# at 35 psi after being derated 10% because ... | |
| useful life of tire | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Our second-hand 2006 Volvo came with 2005 tires. We just blew out the tire on I-89 and both the AAA ... A: Nancy, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ... | |
| mounting tires w/dot and triangle on wall | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I purchased some C600 FWD Cragar rims for my 2004 Camry. I Had some Yokohoma YK520 225/45 R17 91H ... A: Robert, May be. I have a long, involved dissertation about this subject here: ... | |
| tyre pressure | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: was just wondering what the correct tyre pressure (psi) are my for my tyres there measurements are ... A: Charlie, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ... | |
| P vs LT tires | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Your answer on P vs LT tires was very informative. I'm still a little confused. You mentioned to ... A: Al, Let me explain it this way. The 10% derating for P type tires has been in effect since 1968 - ... | |
| Tires and ABS system | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: 1)I need new tires but 2 old ones have some tread left. Where should I put the two new tires on my ... A: Joanne, 1) Rear, and here's why: The Michelin Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSz7cm6MwH0 ... | |
| correct tire load | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 dodge durango 4x4 5.2. I want to put the fac spec original tires back on the truck. ... A: Paul, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ... | |
| tire conversion | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: so i have a 1968 rambler american and i've been needing to buy some tires for it. i want some wide ... A: Kevin, A 6.95-14 has a section width of 7.00" on a 5" rim and an overall diameter of 25.30" and a ... | |
| replacing tires | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I am getting conflicting information from 2 supposed experts. I am buying two new tires to replace ... A: Elizabeth, If your vehicle is a AWD or a 4X4, then your need 4 new tires. These types of vehicles ... | |
| Tire selection for 1970 Dodge Motor Home | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Barry, The tires in question are 7.50x 17 bias 8 ply. I read your answer about a 48 truck with the ... A: Gary, First, my expertise is in the rubber parts, so I can not tell you if the 40 year old rims are ... | |
| rotate radials | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a H&H single axle trailer. I just noticed that the radial tires on it are wearing on the ... A: Bill, I think you should do a complete reversal - both inside becomes outside and side to side to ... | |
| load range om tires | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: what is the differnce between load range E an load range 160. thanks for your help A: Ray, Load Range is a way of expressing the load carrying capacity of a tire. It is a sliding scale ... | |
| Calculating the correct tire pressure. | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been crawling the internet all day in hopes of finding the elusive Correct Tire Pressure ... A: Mike, Absolutely, I can help. What you need to do this are the load tables. Unfortunately, they ... | |
| rotate radials | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a H&H single axle trailer. I just noticed that the radial tires on it are wearing on the ... A: Bill, You could reverse the side facing out - and switch them from side to side, but you need to ... | |
| stock trailer tires | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a stock trailer that has 2 6000lbs axles. I use it full with calves and/ or 6 horses. I am ... A: Amy, There are 2 problems the way I see it: 1) If you have 2 6K axles, then does the weight of ... | |
| tires | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: my husband and i have a 2007 ford turaus. What does 30psi means? and why does one tire more than ... A: Katie, 30 psi mean 30 pounds per square inch - a measure of pressure. That's the amount of ... | |
| antique car tire sizes | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a '48 Packard that has a set of dry rotted, tires. They are 9.00x15 size and I like the ... A: Bill, I suspect that the 9.00-15's are tubeless - and if they are, then there shouldn't be an ... | |
| Tire Pressure | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I want to ask if it's normal for your tires to constantly be losing air pressure, especially in the ... A: Susan, Tires generally will lose up to 1 psi a month. Anything more than that and they should be ... | |
| antique car tire sizes | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a '48 Packard that has a set of dry rotted, tires. They are 9.00x15 size and I like the ... A: Bill, According to Tire Guides, a 1948 Packard came in 3 different types: A Custom 8 with ... | |
| Tire tread/traction and temp | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I just bought an 06 Jeep and it had 4 Yokohama tires on it but when the dealer was doing the ... A: Richard, The best situation for 2WD is to have all 4 tires the same size, make, model and state of ... | |
| tire pressure | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently upgraded my tires to nitto terra grappler 325/60r18 on my 2009 chevy 4x4 ext cab.Nitto ... A: Mike, I think your largest problem is going to be alignment. A 6" lift and a wider tire and rim ... | |
| tire size replacement issues | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: i am having a hard time finding used tires for my truck..... size 225/75r14. What are my options, ... A: Gina, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly ... | |
| ford f350 tire size | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 2007 ford f350 crew cab fx4 superduty powerstoke diesel. It has 265-70-r17's on it. ... A: Erik, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly ... | |
| ST tire mold | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Researching the Special Trailer tire has revealed on numerous occasions that many are built on old ... A: Cal, I bring the subject up because of the unusual sizing of ST tires. The 75 and 85 series sizing ... | |
| tires | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1986 ford ranger what size tires should i run on it there are 195/75r14 on it now and the ... A: Donald, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – ... | |
| 2005 STS Cadillac | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I realize that I have two different size tires on my 2005 Cadillac STS front wheel drive.My question ... A: Lou, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly ... | |
| tire pressure | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently upgraded my tires to nitto terra grappler 325/60r18 on my 2009 chevy 4x4 ext cab.Nitto ... A: Mike, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly ... | |
| Tires | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Can I put 205/R70's on my Astro Van? A: Stacey, According to Tire Guides, Astro Vans came with a variety of tire sizes over the years, but ... | |
| Tire rating ST application | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: My new 2010 5th trailer tires ST 235/85R16 LR E are rated to 3640# @80#. The trailer has two 7000# ... A: Ecker, Rather than go through the discussion again, here is my response to an inquiry of a similar ... | |
| ST Tires | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: 1)Is it correct that ST tires should all ways be inflated to the full LR value, e.g. LRE 80#, ... A: Ecker, 1) No, but it is a rare situation where ST tires are used where something less than the ... | |
| XL tire in front and SL rear | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Is that correct to put XL tire in front and SL tire in rear. In front I have 225/45/17 and in rear ... A: Dominque, The general rule is to put the best tires on the rear - but there are some exceptions and ... | |
| mixing tires | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Durango 4wd. I have Delta 31x10.50R15LT tires. I was told not to mix tire makes, ... A: Dante, The rule for 4X4's and AWD is that all 4 tires must be the same size, make, model, and state ... | |
| tire load rating and lifespans | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: is load rating the weight per side or total together.my pop-up weighs 1800 lbs. what load rating do ... A: Don, A 5.30-12 Load Range B has a load carrying capacity of 855# at 55 psi - this would be for each ... | |
| Special Trailer tires | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: The 6000# RV trailer axles present a great problem when it comes time to replace the original ... A: Carl, Let's see. An ST235/80R16 Load Range E has a load carrying capacity of 3420# at 80 psi. ... | |
| new tires | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I just picked up a 2000 bmw 323ci. the previous owner gave me an extra set of wheels/tires for ... A: John, First, we need to start with the basics. On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker ... | |
| Rims | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toyota Tacoma and on the door the rims size is 16X7JJ. What is the second J for ??? A: Erik, You obvious know that the "16" is the rim diameter, but what you may not know is that it ... | |
| Change out tire size | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Ford Mustang, can I replace the current p235/50zr18 tires with a p235/40zr18 sized ... A: Jon, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly ... | |
| Tire replacement | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently blew out my front left tire on my AWD '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Little did I know ... A: Julie, If Jeep told you that, then they should have that in writing somewhere. But I think if you ... | |
| Tire Press | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: We bought a used 1999 Suburban K1500 4WD with P265-75R16 tires. I don't know the proper pressure for ... A: Tom, Thanks for the additional information. At 45 psi, an LT245/75R16 has the load carrying ... | |
| tire choice | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a F450 which I changed to a super single rear end setup. Meaning I am having wheels custom ... A: Jack, It isn't clear that the vehicle tire placard says that the proper tire pressure is supposed ... | |
| tire balance | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an 08 Ford Fusion. I replaced my worn tires with the same stock Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. My ... A: Russ, You are right. That is good for static balance, but not only does it not address the dynamic ... | |
| Tire recall | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: On 3/8/2010 I had my Douglas Touring tire to blow and the impact from this damaged my fuel tank and ... A: Diane, The tire was manufactured by Goodyear, so I suggest you call them up and file a claim. If ... | |
| tire choice | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a F450 which I changed to a super single rear end setup. Meaning I am having wheels custom ... A: Jack, I think you are confusing GVW with payload. Payload is the amount of load the vehicle can ... | |
| tire choice | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a F450 which I changed to a super single rear end setup. Meaning I am having wheels custom ... A: Jack, What concerns me most is the loss of load carrying capacity. In this case, it's a "devil's ... | |
| z rated tires | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 2004 cadillac cts off show room floor with z rated tires. I have purchased one more set ... A: Sarah, The problem isn't necessarily the speed rating, because some H rated tires are also designed ... | |
| Rear tires | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: on dualie ie two tires per side of rear axle: how exact do the tires need to match? I had put 2 ... A: Mark, On dualled tires, they need to be almost exact - and the less exact they are, the more likely ... | |
| Tire Pressure | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Barry: My correct tire pressure is 30psi Front & Rear. I park my car in my driveway where the ... A: Michael, This is normal. Tires, because they are black, absorb some of the heat from the sun. ... | |
| Tire Press | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: We bought a used 1999 Suburban K1500 4WD with P265-75R16 tires. I don't know the proper pressure for ... A: Tom, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ... | |
| tire rotation | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a M.Benz 2002 350 slk 2 door with smaller tires in the front and larger in the rear. Do ... A: Ken, I am a firm believer in rotation. I feel that cars should not be equipped with staggered ... | |
| 1994 k1500 4wd 6ft tire pressure | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: The plate with this info is missing.The tire size is Michelin lt265/75/16 load range "c".Thank you ... A: Matthew, Unfortunately, that isn't the way Tire Guides lists the tires, so that information doesn't ... | |
| tires | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I own a Cadillac SRX 2006 with AWD. my question is do you have to stagger the tire size from front ... A: Bill, When vehicle manufacturers use staggered tire sizes, they also adjust the springs, sway bars, ... | |
| Wrong tires installed and now having problems | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I had four brand new tires installed on my 2006 Toyota Camry XLE 10/08 @ Town Fair Tire (what it now ... A: Kelley, I suspect there is something else wrong with the car, because a tire problem would be there ... | |
| 1994 k1500 4wd 6ft tire pressure | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: The plate with this info is missing.The tire size is Michelin lt265/75/16 load range "c".Thank you ... A: Matthew, There were 2 different versions of K1500's produced in 1994 - and i can't tell from your ... | |
| Load Capacity/Tire (PSI) Inflation Table Chart | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I wish to obtain a chart for the subject above, concerning PSI's 35/40/45/50/55/60/65/70/75/80 for ... A: Sarge, For LT type tires, it does not matter who manufacturers the tire, the load vs inflation ... | |
| symmetric tires mounted inside out | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: that are symmetric pattern. the dealer that i purched them from installed them with the outside ... A: Joe, Your question is a little confusing. Symmetrical tires are those that are the same one side ... | |
| What tire to buy for Focus | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Barry I am driving myself crazy (probably over thinking) on making a decision on what tires to buy ... A: Matt, Like I said, H speed rated and higher are practically immune to the problems associated with ... | |
| What tire to buy for Focus | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Barry I am driving myself crazy (probably over thinking) on making a decision on what tires to buy ... A: Matt, What you need are tires that are at least H rated for speed. Studies show that tire with cap ... | |
| age of tires | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have the original tires on my 2001 Pontiac Bonnevlle. 40,000 miles on the car; and plenty of ... A: Peter, Here's how to read the serial number: http://www.barrystiretech.com/dotcoding.html But it ... | |
| Tire pressure | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Please give me the correct pressure for Rv trailer tires weight on the two axels is 6980lbs tires ... A: Robert, The maximum load carrying capacity written on the sidewall of a tires is for ideal ... | |
| Rim Width with Tire Change | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I currently have P265/70R16 tires on 8" rims. I want to replace them with LT245/75R16 tires. The ... A: Jay, Good catch. I always look these things up before I respond, and this was the place I looked ... | |
| Rim Width with Tire Change | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I currently have P265/70R16 tires on 8" rims. I want to replace them with LT245/75R16 tires. The ... A: Jay, The allowable rim width range for an LT245/75R16 is 6 1/2" to 7 1/2" - so, No, you can not put ... | |
| tire size cross ref | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: 00 15. the tires on it are L78 15 and need to be replaced. What size tire is the best fit now. I ... A: Mike, A P235/75R15 is actually a better fit. Just be aware that as time has moved on, the way ... | |
| 1994 Chevy Suburban K1500 Tire Pressure | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1994 Suburban K1500 Silverado (4x4 Wagon) with LT265/75R16 Load D tire size. ... A: Matt, If what you've derived from the vehicle tire placard is correct, then the original pressure ... | |
| Tires | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 ford explorer and I put brand new Firestone Destination LE owl tires on my explorer on ... A: Joseph, SL means Standard Load - and even if you used XL (Extra Load), that would have nothing to ... | |
| Spare as full time Tire | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace my all-terrain OE tires on my 2006 Tacoma. I have a full size spare with no tread ... A: Dan, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ... | |
| Tires for 2004 ford escape | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I Have a 2004 ford escape and I had 225 70R15 Laredo's (SUV)on it. I went today and they sold me ... A: Gloria, Let's start with the basics: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – ... | |
| Tires- replacing 2 or all | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 worn rear tires that need replacing. The 2 fronts are still OK but will need replacing ... A: Ilya, It is not clear, but it sounds like you may have an All Wheel Drive or a 4X4. If so, then it ... | |
| Tire, Rims & Fitment | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: What is the true tire/rim fitment story? I've been told so many different stories, it's time to hear ... A: Kim, Will an 18" tire fit on a 17" rim? No. 18" tires fit on 18" rims, 17" tires fit on 17" ... | |
| 1993 GMC Suburban 4WD Tire Pressures | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: The tire placard fixed to the inside of the left front door is printed in invisible ink. Is there ... A: Lynn, As you saw in my reply, the K1500 had both LT245/75R16's and LT225/75R16's, so the tire shop ... | |
| 1993 GMC Suburban 4WD Tire Pressures | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: The tire placard fixed to the inside of the left front door is printed in invisible ink. Is there ... A: Lynn, According to Tire Guides, a 1993 GMC Suburban 4X4 K1500 either came with LT225/75R16 LR D's ... | |
| Unusual Tire Wear on 05 F150 | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased an 2005 F150. I am getting a lot of road noise from the tires. I think ... A: Phil, There's a long involved explanation, but the short version is alignment. Misalignment in a ... | |
| Tire pressure for increased load rated tire | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: We have a service van, 2006 Ford E150, at about 7,100 GVW due to tools and materials. It came with ... A: Jerry, The first step in this process is to look at the vehicle tire placard. That becomes the ... | |
| Tubeless tyres IP drop | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: What are the reasons of drop in Inflation pressure in 11R22.5 Tubeless Truck/Bus tyres,especially if ... A: Sidney, It's a little unclear what you are asking, but I think you'll find that the inflation ... | |
| Tire dimension | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a question on tire dimension. Does PCI have an influence on degree of tire expanding after ... A: Ngoc, First you have to remember that tires expand not only radially, but laterally as well. So ... | |
| V Rating for tires | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I've realize that a V rating for my tires makes it more expensive and a safer better handling tire ... A: Ken, The difference is the load carrying capacity - which is probably even more important than ... | |
| Tire size | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Ford 350 that came with 275/65R20 tires and I use it to pull a fifth wheel. I am told ... A: John, Fiction, Smaller diameter tires make the engine rev more for the same speed. If anything, ... | |
| load range c tires | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Barry, where can I get a chart that tells me the max load for load range 'C' LT tires? I have them ... A: Jeff, The load carrying capacity of tires is very size dependent. So if you have the tire size, ... | |
| Correct Pressure fo E-Range tires | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2010 Toyota 4Runner with a curb weight of 4,750 lbs. I recently upgrade from my cheap OE ... A: Ryan, I can only partially answer your question - and I'll explain why. First, Load Rand E (and ... | |
| Tires /96 Chrysler LHS | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: On April 7th, 2009 I purchase 4 tires Goodrich Touring T/A P225/60R16 from Sam's Club mileage on the ... A: Carol, The issue isn't how quickly the tires were ruined. The issue is what can you do about it. ... | |
| Tires /96 Chrysler LHS | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: On April 7th, 2009 I purchase 4 tires Goodrich Touring T/A P225/60R16 from Sam's Club mileage on the ... A: Carol, So to summarize: Between the time you had an alignment and now, the wheel bearing went bad. ... | |
| Tire Pressure | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a car and they put brand new winter tires on it. The tire pressure on the inside ... A: Shelly, There are lots of reasons why tire pressures would not be what is on the vehicle tire ... | |
| rolling circumference comparison | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: The current tyres are 225/45/17, will 225/55/16 offer the same rolling circumference? I have checked ... A: Colin, First, there are no regulations that say a particular tire size has to be a certain ... | |
| tires | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2002 nissan sentra gxe. i'm looking to get new tires. i wanna know if the brand of the tire ... A: Gaby, Each vehicle manufacturer specifies what tire goes onto each vehicle - so in that respect ... | |
| compatible tire size | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Smith,I would like to know if there is a car tire that can be interchanged with a motorcycle ... A: Roger, In my opinion, NO! 3 reasons! 1) Motorcycle (and bicycle tires, too!) work by leaning the ... | |
| 2004 Nissan Armada Tires Option | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I own a 2004 Nissan Armada SE Off Road Package 2wd. It came with 285 70 R17 Tires. I've replaced ... A: Chris, Tire size is NOT a determining factor when it comes to a tire's fuel efficiency. The tread ... | |
| 2007 G35 tire | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Barry, I was reading a post on the car I have. I'm in Toronto/Canada and need some help. I have ... A: Muhsin, 1. Do you think the change in tire size cause this whole pull problem No, But your ... | |
| Tyre Size | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: 205/60 R15 91H M+S what is the meaning of 91,H M+S 205/60 R15 91V what is the meaning of 91 V A: Adelani, Tire Rack has done a better job of explaining Service Description than I could do: ... | |
| P to LT tires 2003 Suburban | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I just read an answer you gave last year to someone who had P 265/70-16's put on in place of LT's on ... A: Dave, Since you didn't tell me what tire size you were planing to put on your Suburban, I ... | |
| P to LT tires 2003 Suburban | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I just read an answer you gave last year to someone who had P 265/70-16's put on in place of LT's on ... A: Dave, According to Tire Guides, a 2003 Suburban came with either P265/70R16's or P265/70R17's, both ... | |
| tire size | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Are 265/70-15 tires the same as 31x10.5r15 tires? Would the 31's fit on my stock rims if the current ... A: Tanner, No. First, P265/70R15's are about 29.1" in diameter, 10.7" wide (on an 8" rim), and fit on ... | |
| tire rotation | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Pontiac Montana. I took it in today for some maintanence and they did a tire ... A: Denise, I'm going to make a number of assumptions. 1) That all 4 tires are identical - same size, ... | |
| P-metric and LT tires | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I currently own a 1994 Chevrolet 1500 Z71 and the time has come for a new set of wheels. The door ... A: Joe, According to Tire Guides, 1994 Chevy C/K1500's came with a variety of tire sizes - and one of ... | |
| 07 Ford f-150 tire replacement | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently damaged my left front tire. I took to a local tire shop and they state I need two new ... A: Kyle, I am surprised that the tire shop said you only need 2 tires, as it has been stated by the ... | |
| front passenger | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure this is within your area of expertise, but you be the judge of that. I was going ... A: Paul, You need to have someone look at the suspension, because it's obvious something is bent. ... | |
| new tires? | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Maxima with 22,000 miles on it. I took it to a tire place to get the oil changed. They ... A: Pat, Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. That evens out the wear, plus prevents ... | |
| tire campatability | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Are 2008 Nissan titan tires interchangable with 2003 silverado chevy trucks? A: Terry, No. First, there are a variety of Nissan Titans, and they have difference tire sizes. ... | |
| winterTire | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a P185/60R14 winter tires. can i put them on my 94toyota corolla DX that's running with ... A: Dennis, Unfortunately, it is difficult to get the dimensions of the fenderwells for each vehicle ... | |
| two snows, or need all 4? | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna LE FWD van. I'd like to buy/install 2 snow tires up front. A tire dealer ... A: Richard, If you are going to put winter tires on a vehicle, not only does the vehicle have to get ... | |
| tires vs. rim size | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: On a Dodge Ram Truck, 1/4 ton, we are told we have 17.5 inch rims but the tires on the vehicle are ... A: Karen, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ... | |
| diameter of tire | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: what is the diameter of a 225/75R 17 General Tire? A: Duane, Here's a tire size calculator: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp But this ... | |
| Bald tire | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Jeep Cherokee that I had all 4 tires replaced awhile ago. Me and a friend decided to ... A: Jeff, If I am reading your description right, could this be called "center wear" - as in the center ... | |
| Odd handling with new tires | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Barry, Thanks in advance; I'm an expert in the roofing section and this is my first time using our ... A: Tom, You've obviously found the vehicle sticker, but I can tell you that your vehicle doesn't say ... | |
| mixing directional tyres with non directional tyres | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: my question to you is, can i put a directional tyre on my car with three non directional tyres. if ... A: Don, The best situation is to have 4 of the same exact tire in all 4 positions - and exact means ... | |
| unstable vehicle | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: We own a 2009 Jeep Patriot, bought new from the dealer. It has 20,000 km or 12,000 miles. We are ... A: Pat, First let me say, I don't think this is a tire problem per se. At worst, it's the vehicle ... | |
| inflation | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased 4 Cooper tires what is the comparison between Cooper and OEM Goodyear please ? ... A: Fredrick, Long Answer: http://www.barrystiretech.com/loadtables.html Short Answer: The ... | |
| Flat tire fixed is it safe? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: 2009 Honda CRV EXL with 2,000 miles has Continental tires. While driving I heard a sound that ... A: Bill, I am a little confused. It sounds like the answer you got from Continental is saying that if ... | |
| Van tires | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I know that you cannot endorse changing tire size, however i am asking what would be any major ... A: Roger, In theory, utilizing a large capacity in a tire - either by using more inflation pressure or ... | |
| snow tires | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Subaru Impreza with 39,000 miles, driven daily in often snowy and always hilly, ... A: Jan, There is no question that winter tires are superior to all season tires. They are designed to ... | |
| Camper Tires | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I need some help. I just received a free 1979 Coachmen 5th wheel camper. It is a one owner, but the ... A: Elizabeth, I think your first step is to check with Coachmen to find out what the original tires ... | |
| Honda Civic tire load ratings | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the tire load ratings for my 2000 Honda Civic EX. My owner's manual ... A: John, This is a fairly complicated issue, so if this sounds less than scientific, I hope you will ... | |
| Tire Blowout Goodyear Wrangler RT/S | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: Barry, Do you know whether there are any manufacturing defects known to early 2000's (2001-2003) ... A: Ed, 99% of tire blowouts are caused by road hazards - and certainly a tire that is 6 to 8 years old ... | |
| Tire pressure GMC Sierra | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 GMC sierra 1500 extended cab that I have recently bought tires for. I purchased a set ... A: Henry, I am going to take a guess that your vehicle placard says the tire size is supposed to be ... | |
| tire break in period?? | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Is there a tire break in period? Like keeping under a certain speed for x amount of miles?? Any ... A: Joe, Brand new tires have a number of things about them that MIGHT be considered as part of a ... | |
| auto tires | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My mother has a 2003 Chevy with approx 12,000 miles. The tires are original with no previous ... A: Henry, Recent bulletins from the tire industry indicate that tires degrade simply due to time. The ... | |
| Mixing different brand tires | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 bmw 530i. I have to replace its rear tires. The front tires are relatively new (1.5 ... A: Ron, The general rule is that all 4 tires should be exactly the same, including the wear. That's ... | |
| Flat tire fixed is it safe? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: 2009 Honda CRV EXL with 2,000 miles has Continental tires. While driving I heard a sound that ... A: Bill, First, the proper way to repair a tires is a patch / plug combination - not one or the other. ... | |
| Flat tire fixed is it safe? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: 2009 Honda CRV EXL with 2,000 miles has Continental tires. While driving I heard a sound that ... A: Bill, No, this doesn't sound like a proper repair, nor does it sound like this tire should have ... | |
| tire rim width | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: My stock 18" rim width is 7". The stock tire size is 225-45/18's. I was contemplating putting some ... A: Gib, If you put a tire on too narrow of a rim, the tire will tend to arch across the tread face. ... | |
| tire load range | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: what is the difference between load range E and T A: Bill, I'm going to guess you are confusing Load Range with Speed rating, so let's start with the ... | |
| Tire Code Quest | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find out if E4 0231796, MEANS MY TIRE WAS MADE IN 1996, WHEN I JUST BOUGHT THEM LAST ... A: Darlene, You have not yet found the DOT Code. What you found was the "E mark" which means the tire ... | |
| tires | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a sixteen year old volvo station, which has been maintained very well. about four or five ... A: Thelma, You should look for small cracks in the sidewall. That is an indication of the state of ... | |
| tire pressure/side wall blowouts | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander and I bought Michelin P225/70 R16 tires for it 3000 miles ago. The ... A: Heather, First, you should relax. 1) It is likely your tire pressure on the last set of tires was ... | |
| sudden tire noise | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Just today I noticed that when I drive at speeds over 45mph, the tires seem to be quite loud to the ... A: Dan, There are 3 possibilities. 1) That the sound isn't tire noise and something else that might ... | |
| tire pressure | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: What is the correct tire pressure for Uniroyal Liberator A/T 31/10.5 R15 LT on a 1991 Mitsubishi ... A: Carlos, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ... | |
| Honda Civic LX 1995 | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I just want to know about the life of tires of Honda Civic. I mean after how many miles should I ... A: Sarabh, Tread wear rates are highly variable. It is very much dependent on how many turns you make ... | |
| hub threads | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I rotated my tires today but unfortunately when the tire fitter tried to screw the screws back into ... A: Louis, Rethreading a wheel stud is a common practice and if done correctly, most of the time it ... | |
| Tire Noise | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have Bridgestone Potenza's on a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The first set I bought were a little ... A: Jean, First, ALL tires do this - directional, non-directional, asymmetrical, symmetrical. Some ... | |
| Load Index | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Barry, I am looking at some tires with a Load index of 96, which are rated at 1,565 pounds if I'm ... A: Jonathon, This first step is to check your vehicle placard. It lists the original tire size and ... | |
| Load Index | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD. I am buying winter/snow tires. The OEM size tire is ... A: Bryan, LT's are completely different animals and I'd recommend against that move. But I suspect ... | |
| Tire sizes | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My pickup currently has 235/75/15 on it and i have a set of 215/75/15. could they be used on my ... A: Dirk, I didn't pick up on the fact that your vehicle was a 1978! Not that it matters in the big ... | |
| Load Index | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Barry, I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD. I am buying winter/snow tires. The OEM size tire is ... A: Bryan, The way in which tires are selected by vehicle manufacturers is very complex. But you've ... | |
| Tire sizes | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My pickup currently has 235/75/15 on it and i have a set of 215/75/15. could they be used on my ... A: Dirk, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ... | |
| tire pressure | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a '96 Regal GS with 3.8 V6 and just put on Goodyear P225/60R16 T rated tires. What is the ... A: Jimmy, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ... | |
| Tires for 1978 Ford F-250 | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: The tires that are on 1978 Ford F-25 are 750-16LT. The tire dealer said the only tires he has that ... A: Robert, Yes. 7.50-16's were very common in that time period - but that was towards the end of the ... | |
| nitrogen filled tires | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Why am I losing pressure on my nitrogen filled tires in cold weather on a 2008 jeep liberty with a ... A: Frank, First, you are aware that all gases lose pressure when the temperature drops, including ... | |
| Torque Wrench | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I would like to change my own summer/winter tires. Do I really need a torque wrench or can I simply ... A: SK, No you don't need a torque wrench, but it assures that you have properly torqued the lug nuts, ... | |
| tire | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: is a load range c tire safe on my 2003 dodge ram3500. it is a bf goodrich m/t. the weight rating is ... A: Kyle, Well, there are a couple of problems. At 65 psi an LT235/80R17 has the load carrying ... | |
| H vs V speed rating on a Toyota Avalon | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Smith, I have a 2002 Toyota Avalon XLS and just replaced all 4 tires. I went with the Michelin ... A: Bob, As a general rule, dry and wet traction improve with higher speed ratings, but snow traction ... | |
| tire | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: is a load range c tire safe on my 2003 dodge ram3500. it is a bf goodrich m/t. the weight rating is ... A: Kyle, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ... | |
| Tire pressure on ford F350 sc | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a F-350 4x4 supercab with LT265/70R/16 tires the only pressure specs I can find for this ... A: William, In your first post, you said you had LT265/70R16's on the truck, then in your second post ... | |
| Tire pressure on ford F350 sc | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a F-350 4x4 supercab with LT265/70R/16 tires the only pressure specs I can find for this ... A: William, Here's my usual write up on pressure: On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker ... | |
| H vs V speed rating on a Toyota Avalon | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Smith, I have a 2002 Toyota Avalon XLS and just replaced all 4 tires. I went with the Michelin ... A: Bob, As a general rule, higher speed rating usually mean increased handling, but worse ride. But ... | |
| cold weather tire pressure | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Should tire pressure be the same in winter as summer? I know I had correct pressure a few days ... A: J Lang, First, when the temperature drops, the inflation pressure in your tires drops as well, and ... | |
| Tire pressure | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 ford f150 lariat supercrew with bf goodrich all terrain tires lt285/65r18. What should ... A: Jason, There is so much involved with trying to predict what effect an inflation pressure change ... | |
| Tire pressure | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 ford f150 lariat supercrew with bf goodrich all terrain tires lt285/65r18. What should ... A: Jason, In order to carry the same load as a P275/65R18 does at 35 psi, an LT285/65R18 needs to use ... | |
| 1990 Buick Century Tires | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Will 185 65 r14 tires from fleet farm fit onto my 1990 Buick Century? A: Joel, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that ... | |
| Tire load ratings | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference in a tire rated at 93V and 94V? Thanks A: Terry, I'm going to make an assumption that both tires are the same size - that is, all the numbers ... | |
| H Speed Rating vs T Speed Rating | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for replacement all season tires for my 2005 Nissan X-Trail, but I am having difficulty ... A: Rick, There's a lot involved in speed ratings - and the speeds indicated by the rating are somewhat ... | |
| Tire pressure | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 ford f150 lariat supercrew with bf goodrich all terrain tires lt285/65r18. What should ... A: Jason, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ... | |
| trailer tires on a E-150 Clubwagon van | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently took a trip of over 2,000 miles in my 1995 Ford E-150 Clubwagon; however, although the ... A: German, First, I am not a fan of used tires. You don't know why they are were removed, and that ... | |
| Winter Tires | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I am lost here. I have a Ford Ranger 4X4 short box. Last winter was not good with all season tires ... A: Cheryl, On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - ... | |
| tire repair | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Is there a minimum tread depth or tire condition that it is not safe to do a tire repair. Is there a ... A: Monte, There is a risk every time you repair something - and in the case of tires, it has to do ... | |
| Original tires for Chevy Silverado 1500 & swapping tire sizes | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I drive a 2004 Chevy Silverado C1500. I bought it used. It’s currently running on P255/70/R16 109S ... A: Chris, 1) Unfortunately, trucks come in some many configurations, it is easy to get lost as to ... | |
| Tires | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup. It is a crew cab, is 4wd and has a Z-71 package. I need a ... A: Jeff, I am not a fan of using LT metrics in place of P metrics - and vice versa. The reason is ... | |
| tire pressure | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I replaced the 17" wheels on my chrysler with 22" whells. What tire pressure should I maintain in ... A: Terry, In order to carry the same load as a P215/65R17 can at 30 psi, a 265/35R22 needs to have ... | |
| tire pressure | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I replaced the 17" wheels on my chrysler with 22" whells. What tire pressure should I maintain in ... A: Terry, To calculate the appropriate operating pressure, I need three (3) bits of information. 1) ... | |
| TT tires | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I read the article in the current TL mag on using light truck tires, but now I have a question. I ... A: Hank, I'm sorry, but I can't tell you about the fitment of wheels. My expertise is in the rubber ... | |
| TT tires | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I read the article in the current TL mag on using light truck tires, but now I have a question. I ... A: Hank, It looks like you have done a lot of good background work on this subject, but there are ... | |
| Tire size | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: We are looking into buying a 2002 Hyundai Elantra with tire size P195/60R15. Our old 2002 Chevy ... A: Sarah, I hope you are aware that 14" tires (the ones from the Prism) do not fit 15" rims (the ones ... | |
| Tire service description | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Honda Accord and I just bought 17 inch rims and I'm looking for the best deal on ... A: Julia, Tire Rack has a pretty good write on the subject: ... | |
| Directional Tires | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I need to put new tires on my '07 Honda Civic, and I am considering the Michelin HydroEdge because ... A: Brian, I am not a fan of directional tires, because I think it creates confusion about the mounting ... | |
| tire size | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a camping trailer (33') with 7.75/14ST tires and I need to replace two, and I can't find any ... A: Keith, If I am reading this right, your trailer has 4 tires and you want to replace 2 - one of each ... | |
| V Rated Tires | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: MyWhat does the number on a V rated tire mean? I.e, 111V. Does this denote speed and if so how fast ... A: Starr, This is called the service description and it consists of 2 entries - the load index (the ... | |
| tire size | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to know if a tire - 70r19.5 - was replaced on the outside back dualie that has all the ... A: Lana, First, tire sizing consists of a number of different configurations, and the most popular has ... | |
| tires for Lexus | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Have a 1997 Lexus ES300. Tires have a V92 rating. Can I use a lower category and if so, how much ... A: Raymond, first, you should never use anything lower in Load Index (92), and I am not a fan of using ... | |
| tires | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 04 dodge ram 1500. I had the tires rotated and blanced, in the process they found a nail in ... A: Rick, If you mean was there damage done to the tire by having the tire run in a different ... | |
| Tires... 70's instead of 65's ??? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Sebring JX Convertible. It came stock with 205/65/15's. I recently purchased 4 new ... A: Jeff, Since you didn't tell me what you took off, I can't tell you what is going to change. And in ... | |
| Tires... 70's instead of 65's ??? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Sebring JX Convertible. It came stock with 205/65/15's. I recently purchased 4 new ... A: Jeff, The differences between tires is going to have more effect that the change in tire size. I ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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". ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 / ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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% ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 – ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 – ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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", ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 = ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| '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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 #. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 – ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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". ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 # ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 – ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 – ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Load range E or C | 8/19/2008 |
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