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Tire Care Tips

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:59:14 +0000

Tires are an important part of your vehicle. They carry the entire weight of the car, as such you must take care of them regularly. Aside from your maintenance habits, your driving habits also affect the life of your car’s tires. Check air pressure – Decreased air pressure doesn’t only affect your fuel economy; it also shortens the life of your tires. Check pressure at least once a month. Your car’s manual should indicate the proper psi (pounds per square inch) required. Rotate regularly – Each tire and wheel is removed from your car and set in a different position. This extends the life of your tires by making sure the all of them wear evenly. It is recommended that this be done every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. If you have a full-sized spare, you should also include this in the rotation. Don’t overload your car – Your car’s owners manual should specify the load limit. Overloading places stress on our tires and other vehicle components. It can cause tire failure, decrease fuel economy and cause poor handling. Check your car’s alignment checkd – Impacts such as dips, potholes and railroads happen on a daily basis. Some are more sever and can affect your vehicles alignment. If you’ve hit something, you see a wear pattern developing on the shoulder of your tires or you notice a difference in your car’s handling, then it’s time to get your car aligned. Watch out for vibration or irregular treadwear – These may be signs that its time to balance your wheels (or get an alignment). Balancing means compensating for the weight of the tire and the wheel after it has been mounted. If a wheel is out of balance, then one area is heavier than the rest and can cause off-centre treadwear.

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Tire Care-Tips To Prolong The Life Of Your Tires

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 10:59:52 +0000

Quality car tires can increase your safety on the road by many times. It can also save you a lot if you take care that you are using car tires in the right conditions since good and well-maintained tires will give you better mileage that any other.
Let’s look at some of the important tips on how to maintain the four wheels of your vehicle and take care of those, so that the wheels last long in good conditions.
Always maintain the correct tire pressure for your car wheels. You will get the tire pressure specification in the glove compartment or on the sides of your car doors. If you maintain the correct tire pressure, then the car will run smoothly giving you a good mileage. Tires with low tire pressure than is required will drag on the road creating friction which will eventually cost your less mileage. Tires in right pressure ensure a good balance on the road, better handling and grip.
Whenever the temperature drops drastically, check the tire pressure. The pressure within the tire falls too with a drop in temperature. This will eventually lead to more resistance on the road or on the snow for your vehicle. For a drop of ten degrees of Fahrenheit, there is a drop of one pound of pressure within the tire. So ensure that the tire pressure is well-maintained whenever there is a drop in temperature or a drastic change in weather conditions.
Always rotate your tires. This helps in equal amount of wear and tear for all the tires. Tires should ideally be rotated once in every six months.
The type of tire that you are using whether radial or bias belted will depend upon the car you are using and will also dictate the kind of care you should take for each. The radial tires cause less friction with the road, thereby making the engine work smoothly and give a better mileage.
Consult a tire professional while choosing your replacement tire. Your replacement tire should ideally have a rolling resistance that is on the lower side of the scale which will in turn give a better fuel efficiency.
Last but not the least is the wheel alignment. Always ensure that the wheels are properly aligned. This is not just for your safety, better handling of the car and fuel efficiency but also to ensure uniform wear and tear for the tire. Badly aligned wheels will again lead to dragging of the car on the road and if the tires are off balance then that would compromise on the stability of the car on road.
You will be surprised if you follow the tips above continuously for a month or so. You will immediately start noticing the increased fuel efficiency of your car, the better handling and maneuverability of your vehicle. Every car has its own specific tire type that goes best with it. For better performance always choose one and enjoy safe driving.

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Automotive Troubleshooting : How to Interpret Tire Wear

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:59:13 +0000

The tire wear pattern will indicate if a car has an alignment problem. Interpret tire wear with thecar maintenance tips in this free video on automotive repair from a professional auto mechanic. Expert: Dave Erb Contact: www.davesultimateautomotive.com Bio: Dave Erb is an ASE Certified Master L1 Technician with 21 years experience in automotive care and maintenance. Filmmaker: Todd Green

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Goodyear Shares Tire Care Tips

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:03:46 +0000

In the auto industry, this week is being observed as the National Tire Safety Week. In connection with this, Goodyear, the third largest tire company in the world, shares their set of tire care tips to drivers and vehicle owners.

Taking care of one’s vehicle’s tires is one good step to avoid accidents. Improperly inflated tires can lead to blowouts, and if such a thing happens while a driver is going very fast, there is a risk that he or she may lose control of the car which can result to accidents.

According to researchers in this field, motorists regard a car’s tire as the second most important safety feature of their cars next only to the brakes. While that may be the case, the researchers also found out that only a third of the correspondents know how to properly check their tires.

To increase awareness among drivers on how to make their car safer by properly checking their tires, Goodyear has come up with different tips. Brett Ponton, the Vice-President for Goodyear Retail, has this to say: “Checking tires for proper inflation and tread condition is one of the most critical – and easiest – maintenance procedures for a consumer. It doesn’t take much time or sophisticated equipment. Drivers can check their tires by themselves, or any of our retail outlets would be happy to provide the service.”

Indeed, checking one’s tires needs little or no help from auto mechanics or technicians. It is just a matter of knowing how to do it properly and Goodyear aims to provide that knowledge to motorists.

Experts from the tire company advise motorists to check on their tires periodically or before an extended road trip. One of the tips shared by Goodyear is that motorists should inflate their tires according to manufacture specifications. It is one of the most common faults of car owners to inflate their car’s tires based on the maximum limit of a tire as specified in its sidewall. One reason for this is that, car manufacturers have gone to great lengths to find out how much a car’s tire should be inflated in order for it to support a vehicle’s weight properly without risk of abnormal wear and tear.

The problem by inflating a tire to its maximum limit is that it is prone to over inflation which can lead to blowouts. During extended trips, over inflated tires are subjected to a high degree of heat which can then damage the tire’s structure badly. It would also be a good idea to increase the efficiency of one’s tires by complementing it with high quality suspension parts such as Bilstein Shocks.

The tire company is also offering other tire care programs to consumers aside from their tips. One of these includes a consumer booklet loaded with information concerning proper tire care. The said booklet called “The Complete Tire Safety Guide” is published by Goodyear and is available to consumers from Goodyear retailers around the United States. Another booklet, the “Be Tire Smart, Play Your PART”, will also be distributed by Goodyear retailers. The second booklet contains information about “the importance of inflation pressure, wheel alignment, tire rotation and visual checks of tire tread.” The tire company also invites consumers to visit www.goodyeartires.com, their official web site, where they will have access to more information concerning tire care. Visitors of the said website can also ask for a copy of “A Guide to Tire Safety”.

The world-famous Goodyear blimps will also be used by the tire company in the celebration of the National Tire Safety Week. The said blimps will flash messages urging consumers to check tire pressure and tread wear. Aside from this, Goodyear-owned outlets will provide free tire checkup for consumers.

“Through these efforts, if we could grab consumers’ attention, and help them to understand that proper maintenance of vehicles and tires translates into increased automotive safety, optimum driving performance and significant cost savings, they would more likely take care of their tires,” said Ponton in conclusion.

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Tire Care and Maintenance Tips

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:20 +0000

The most recurring maintenance issue that a vehicle owner has to deal with is tire care. This is because it is quite normal for tires to wear out after constant usage and then they have to be replaced with new ones. However, there are many things that you as a vehicle owner can do to extend the lives of the tires and make use of them more efficiently. While this not only saves you time, money and effort, you are also having a positive effect on the environment. Using more new tires means more old ones go to recycling centers and more energy is expended in producing new tires and recycling. So follow the tips below and see how you can use your vehicle tires better and for longer.
Some Maintenance Tips
A. Maintaining proper tire inflation – A tire that is highly inflated increases stiffness in the tires, which may create unwanted vibration. On the other hand, an under inflated tire, is even more serious, resulting in ‘blowouts’ that can lead to a sudden loss of control of the vehicle and accidents. Therefore, the best thing is to maintain the proper inflation pressure at the level mentioned in the Owner’s Manual, by using accurate tire pressure gauges, when the tires are cool.
B. Proper Alignment of Wheels – The way the wheels are set in position relative to the axes of the vehicle is called the wheel alignment and if the alignment is not proper, then the tires will not move freely and instead tend to drag. This will not only cause immediate problems in driving the vehicle but also increase the amount of fuel needed, at the same time reducing tire life. Again, get the alignment checked and adjusted to the specifications mentioned in the Owner’s Manual.
C. Proper Balancing of Tires – If the tire is to run freely and without too much wear and tear, the entire weight of the tire plus the wheel must be uniformly distributed over the circumference of the tire. If not, tires tend to wear more in the heavy spots. Anytime a new tire is put in or a flat tire is repaired, it is best to check and adjust the balancing of the tire.
D. Regular Rotation of Tires – Obviously, not all tires are used in the same manner and to the same extent as others. For example, the front tires tend to work harder because they have to handle the steering action as well as the rolling wear. By regularly rotating tires so that front tires become back and back tires become front, will invariably allow them to run longer. If you also own a full-size spare tire, remember to include that too in your rotation pattern. Follow the rotation patter mentioned in your Owner’s Manual.
E. Proper Storage of Tires – If tires are not to be used for a long duration, then it is essential that they be stored in a proper manner. The best way of storing tires is to keep them upright in clean conditions where there is no sunlight or even very strong artificial light, no heat, no moisture, no ozone (as from electrical motors) and also hydrocarbons.
Following these very simple steps regularly and taking your tires for regular inspection will ensure a long and healthy life for them and your vehicle, and safe riding for you.

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admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:01:12 +0000

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