INSIDE v. OUTSIDE tire sidewall marking - Car Talk Community
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Long story short, visited a tire shop down the street to mount and balance used, satisfactory, matching tires onto my second set of rims in preparation for getting new winter tires installed on my current rims next week. When picking up my wheels, I immediately noticed that one tire sidewall said OUTSIDE facing outwards, with the other …
Different tire sizes on front and rear? - Car Talk Community
WEBCraig58 June 6, 2007, 2:00am 5. Actually, the 185 tires are about 2% larger diameter than the 175 tires, but it should be OK if they are are kept on the same axle. As others have said, put the new tires on the back and replace the front …
New Tires feels like I'm sliding and swaying - Car Talk Community
WEBSep 1, 2012 · Hello all-I own a 2010 Ford Focus (compact sedan) and had to purchase a set of new tires. I went to a retail chain store that I’ve never been to before. The salesman suggests a set of 195/60R15 Trazanos for $304.68. I drive home on a side street about 5 minutes away. Seems fine. The next morning I enter the expressway and there is a …
H vs T speed rating for tire replacement - Car Talk Community
WEBandrew_j October 16, 2007, 3:37pm 3. H rated tires have stronger construction than T rated tires. The concern may not be speed although a Subaru can exceed 118 MPH hence those tires however it may be load rating of the tires. Lessor speed rated tires must be able to handle the listed load of your vehicle properly.
Uneven tire pressures questions - Car Talk Community
WEBSep 4, 2014 · Set all the tires to the pressures recommended in your owner’s manual. Those numbers are also on a label on your driver’s door jamb. BustedKnuckles September 4, 2014, 1:40pm 3. To answer the OP’s question, the tire pressure listed on the door jamb and in the owner’s manual is typically determined to maximize the tire’s contact patch ...
Did people ever really kick tires? - Car Talk Community
WEBMay 3, 2010 · Before starting a trip, it was a good idea to kick the tires , to see if any of them are coming loose from the wheel. Whitey May 3, 2010, 2:04pm 6. Some truck drivers do it to check tire pressure, and some thump the tires with a little “tire thumper” that looks like a little billy club for the same reason.
One tire on car different size from other three
WEBJan 1, 2009 · Maintenance/Repairs. tinajones January 1, 2009, 1:57am 1. My husband and I just noticed that our 2002 Camry has three 205-65 R15 tires and one 205-70 R15 tire. We have driven the car several thousand miles like this (with annoying noise). I have had the tires rotated several times - regularly every 6000 thousand miles - and don’t know if they ...
Car doesn't drive straight after new tires
WEBCaddyman October 28, 2009, 1:20am 2. Swap the front tires side to side. If it now pulls to the left, one (or both) of your front tires are defective. The belts are not centered, which causes a problem called “radial pull”…Replace the defective tires…. nfs480 October 28, 2009, 1:22am 3.
Proper tire pressure - The Show - Car Talk Community
WEBCapriRacer April 18, 2008, 7:52pm 3. Slightly overinflated tires (3 to 5 psi over placard) is sometimes a good thing. It promotes tire wear, fuel economy, steering responsiveness, hydroplaning resistance, snow traction, but the ride quality suffers. But don’t do more than 3 to 5 psi (assuming the tire size is as listed.)
Hydrogen in tires? - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
WEBSep 29, 2008 · The main reasons for nitrogen in tires is because pure nitrogen contains no moisture, doesn’t leak as readily as air, and is more stable under temperature extremes. No moisture means alloy wheels don’t corrode causing bead/wheel leaks. And if a leak developes it doesn’t escape as quickly as air.