Tire Concerns: Exchange tires from previous vehicle to new vehicle  In Sept I put four new P275/60R17 tires on my 2001 Lincoln Navigator , not knowing I would have opportunity to purchase a used 2006 GMC Denali in Dec....

Tire Concerns: difference between 95v and 95w  all of my tires are 255/30 22 95v tires except the 1 i just bought. it is a 255/30 95w xl tire, and its rubbing.

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Tire Concerns: all season tires that go in the snow and ice  I am looking for a really well made tire (265/65 R18) that is all seasons and performs well in the snow and ice.

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Tire Concerns: how can i get that staggerred look?  Ok so here is the deal. I have a 1997 bmw 528i e39 & want to get that staggerred look on the car without actually changing the rim size. I hear this can ...

Tire Concerns: Vibration after tire size change  my 2003 bmw 325ci came stock with 205-55-r16s....I had a flat on the right rear that was not fixable and someone had stolen my full size spare so someone ...

Tire Concerns: Compatible tires  I have a 1989 VW Cabriolet with 185/60 15" tires. Can they be replaced with p205 65 r15?

Compare your 185/60 15" tires. with p205 65 r15 using our Tire ...

Tire Concerns: Regular radial winter vs original equipped LT tires  I have a F1504x4. I understand the ply issue, but the dealer is telling me that Regular radial winter tires are not designed for the weight, I believe ...

Tire Concerns: Proper tires?  I have a 1999 Chevy S10 Extended Cab. I recently needed new tires. The dealer suggested "GENERAL ALTIMAX RT" 21/70R-15. Which I bought and had installed....

can i get tire chains for my 2011 chevy malibu ?  I went to Les Schwab to get tire chains for my 2011 Chevy Malibu and they said there chains cant be put on my car because of the clearance problem. The ...

Tire Concerns: Is there a inner tube for a 225 55r18 rim?  I have some 18" reverse offset rims. The rubber on the inside of the rim is not sealing because it is too close to the bead of the tire. Is there a inner ...

Tire Concerns: Are 225 75R16 tire chains compatible with 235 60R 16 tires?  My tires are 235 60R 16 and I was just given a set of 225 75R 16 chains. Are they compatible?


You could use our Tire Size Calculator to get an idea ...

Tire Concerns: Snow tires for 98 buick park ave  My tires now are all season 225/60/16 and the snow tires I've found are 225/70/16 . Will they still fit on my car without any hassle or having to.change ...

Tire Concerns: studded tires  can I put 235/75/r16 on my 2002 mitsubishi montero sport awd

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According to my information, the standard size tire for the 2002 Mitsubishi ...

Tire Concerns: tyre replacement  Can a 205/70/15 replace a 215/80/15?

Comment:

Some people feel that replacing tyres with tires is OK, others have a problem with that.

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Tire Concerns: Tire/Wheel spinning (not intentional) upon acceleration - FWD Pontiac Vibe  New to us are our 2005 and 2007 Pontiac Vibe FWD, auto trans. vehicles. They seem to be very sensitive when starting from stop. This is especially true ...

Tire Concerns: my car wobbles a lot when i cross 80km/h speed   i have a honda civic
orignal tyre measurement was P195/60HR 15
i replaced them with 205/55R 16
now when i go above 80 my car goes out of control ...

Tire Concerns: Why cannot we use snow chains with our 2002 buick rendezvous 
I went into a tire dealer to see about a low clearance chain for my 2002 Buick Rendezvous AWD SUV.

They said this manufacturer suggest you not use ...

Nitrogen filled tires.  I recently purchased new tires for my vehicle. They are the same size as the original tires. The company I purchased them at also installed them. They ...

Different profile tire  I had 225/55/R16 winter tires on my 2003 Mustang. I traded in my Mustang and still have the winter tires. Can I put them on my 2010 Dodge Caravan? The ...

Tire Concerns: Using Ford tires on Cadillac  We have tires on two different cars. Want to know if we can move tires from one car to the other.
We have a 1990 Cadillac that is in need of tires. Those ...

Tire Concerns: Tires for class c RV   Just bought 6 LT225/75R16 E BF GOODRICH A/S COMMERCIAL T/A TIRES. NOTICE WEIGHT CAUSING TIRES TO APPEAR FLAT. BAD CHOICE FOR RV OR DANGEROUS?


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Tire Concerns: Our minivan are different from manufacturer recommended tires  Our minivan has different size tires than the size recommended by the manufacturer

We're driving a 2000 Chrysler Town and country minivan which we recently ...

Tire Concerns how to lower the profile of the tires I use  Currently my 1995 Saab 900 se has 205 60 15. What would be the lowest profile tire I could get to fit properly? Also what would be other tire size options ...

Tire Concerns: Subaru tires for Volvo  I was given a 1998 Volvo w/ tires P205 65R/15. A couple of tires are grimly dangerous. My 1998 Subaru Outback Is sitting in my driveway crumpled to death....

Tire Concerns: 15X6JJ stenciled on my acquired rims  Is 15X6JJ the size of the rims? If so, what is the largest diameter tires I can use, what is the smallest? And what is the widest and skinniest tires I ...

Tire Concerns: Tyre size for Pontiac Montana  Actual size on my 2007 Pontiac Montana sv6 is 225/60R17, Can I put 215/65R17 on it? Is it safe?



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Tire concerns: Using different size front to back  I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey that I am looking to get some new tires on this winter. Just today I was in getting an oil change at my mechanic's garage ...

Tire Concerns: Is it allright to use a passenger car tire on a 4WD truck?  My next door neighbor recently traded in his car but had 4 almost brand new tires that are the same 16" as my 95 Chevy Silverado 4WD. He said I could have ...

Tire Concerns: I have Pirellis on my boxster. Can I mix and match?  The rear tires on my Boxter have worn and I want to just replace the 2 but I don't want to replace with Pirelli tires as they seem to wear fast for the ...

Tire Concerns: Tire ratings, do they matter?  I have a 2006 Kia Rio LX. I have had tire troubles after the original tires needed replaced.

A friend told me it is because I am not replacing the ...

Tire Concerns: Hercules 24575R16 6 ply tires  I purchased 4 new Hercules 245/75R16 6 ply tires to use on an 1989 Chevy Pickup on June 29, 2009. The tires have less than 2,500 miles on them.

The ...

Tire Concerns: Do you think these are safe.  I recently purchased a set of tires online from tires-easy.com for my 1972 Corvette. I noticed after the tires were installed that date codes were 0304 ...

Tire Concerns: Wet traction and road noise in All Season Radials  I'm getting ready to purchase new 225/55-17 tires for my 1993 Cadillac Seville (base model) that weighs 3625 lbs and has 4-wheel discs & 4-wheel ABS.

I ...

Tire Concerns: 2011 Ford Focus has noise towards motor.  This brand new Ford Focus I just bought is good but I don't like to hear it rolling along, it sounds similar to a truck. Could it be the tires?



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Tire Concerns: How an Engineer buys tires  Often I make a spreadsheet, apply weighting factors, and have the spreadsheet tell me what I should do. For example when ordering at a restaurant I make ...

Tire Concerns: Warranty Period of Michelin Tires  On March 6, 2010 I purchased from Costco a set of new Michelin Energy MXV4 tires that had a manufactured date of "3708" on the DOT code. The tires are ...

Tire Concerns: colored dots on sidewall  On the side wall of a tire, I noticed a red Dot and a yellow dot. What do these indicate?

Tire Concerns: What does LT mean?  I have one tire which reads LT245/75/R16.
There is also one that reads LT245/75/R16E.
What do the LT at the beginning and the E at the end mean?

Tire Concerns: Inner tubes  Do any companies manufacture inner tubes for P215/50R17 90H tires? What can you tell me about them?

Tire Care and Wear   Issues related to tire wear, tire care, tire problems, tire damages, tire defects

Tire Concerns: Road hazard insurance  I took my car to the dealership for inspection and they told me one tire would not pass inspection because it had damage down to the cords. I went back ...

Tire Age and DOT code  Tire Age and the DOT code are two issues we hear many conderns and questions about.

Tire Concerns: are the Michelin tires sold at Wal Mart the same as those sold at Michelin dealers  A local dealer told me that Michelin tires sold at Wal Mart stores are made specifically to be sold at Wal Mart and are not the same quality as those sold ...

Tire Concerns: Desert Driving  I drive in Saudi Arabia on very hot road surfaces. My first set of Hankooks was fine. My second set has not been so good. Heat destroys the tires before ...

Defender Tires  I am looking at buying some used "Defender SRX Plus 4" Tires. I can not find ANYTHING about these tires on the net. Maybe they are made by Kelly or ...

ATV Tires on Automobile wheels  Can I use ATV tires on automotive rims? Will the bead seat properly?


I am building a sand rail, and am having a hard time finding a good tire & wheel ...

Saxon Snowblazer Winter Tires  What can you tell me about Saxon winter tires called snowblazers?


Editorial Comment:   Saxon Snowblazers seem to be a private brand ...

Tire Size Issues  Tire Size Issues, questions and concerns which tire users have about tire sizes.

Motorcycle slicks vs dragster slicks  What dangers are there in using motorcycle slick tires on a 4x4 drag car on the track ?


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Tire Fraud  Recently a TV story was broadcast about the "real-age of tires".

What a shocking and very informative program it was! Did you know that just because ...

I Drive on Tire Plugs, Not Tires  This is the truth -- even I can't believe how unlucky I am with tires.

To me, tires are the thing that holds my plugs together. I must get a flat at ...

Tire Wear on 5th Wheel RV Trailer  What causes inside tire wear on 5th wheel RV trailers?



Art,

The typical cause of uneven tire wear on any kind of a vehicle is a problem with ...

Woes of Retreaded Tires on Cars 
As a single mother of a very active middle school preteen, my car is vital. And of course the tires on my car were also extremely important, so one ...

2006 chevy truck  I have a 2006 chevy 2wd extra cab short box truck with 265/70 tires on 17 inch wheels.

I want to replace all 4 tires only, with something taller and ...

New Truck's All Terrain Tires Suck  I bought an 08 truck over 50 Grand with a 250 dollar extra charge for All terrain tires. I am having to drive in 4x4 because the All Terrain Tires suck!...

Tire Concerns; 185/55 R16 vs 185/60 R16 tires  I currently have 185 55 R16 on my car and have been given a pair of 185 60 R16's is it ok to fit the 60's as a pair on the same axle as each other and ...

Tire Concerns: Switching sizes on Dodge Ram pickup  My 2003 Dodge Ram pickup currently has 275/60R20 tires on stock rims. Can I replace this with new 17 inch rims and 295/70R17 tires? It looks like the ...

Tire Concern:what happens if I use 94H tire instead of 93V?  I have a 2009 Lexus ES350 requiring new set of four tires. OE is 215/55/17 with 93v.
I found a tire $27 cheaper per tire but 94H instead.
I do not drive ...

Tire Concerns: do all saturns use tire size 195/60/15?  I am planning to buy a used 2002 saturn and would like to know if all saturn station wagons use same size tire.

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Tire Concerns: 2007 pontiac montana tire size  I was just wondering if 225/65/17 will fit on a 2007 pontiac montana...the stock tire is 225/60/17...

I plugged the sizes into the conversion chart ...

Tire Concerns: Rims on my 2011 Chevy impala  I'm thinking of putting 22inch rims on my chevy impala and was wondering if it will hurt the suspension and performace on the car. I was told that 20's ...

Tire Concerns: Excessive side splash  I have a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4x4 Extended Cab with Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S tires, size P265/65R18. I experience what I consider to be excessive ...

Tire Concerns: 215/60r16 in place of a 225/50r16  My transmission went out of my 2000 ford taurus i have new tires on it that are a 215/60r16 i plan to scrap the car i have bought a 2000 grand am gt that ...

Tire Concerns: 20 inch wheels for 2000 nissan maxima  Will 20 inch wheels fit my 00 maxima without scraping when I turn or go over bumps?


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Tire Concerns: Replacing Flat tire  On my 2000 ML320 Mercedes I have a flat tire (rear) that needs to be replaced. Do I need to replace both rear tires, or at what tread depth difference ...

Tire Concerns Change gear ratio when changing to larger tire  My 91 Ford Ranger came from the factory with P215/70R14 tires, I want to put P235/75R15 tires on the truck and want to know if I need to change the gear ...

Tire Concerns: how important is alignment  I have to get 4 new tires for my Malibu 2005 - and it needs alignment - I only have 29,000 miles on the car and it's always been taken care of and sheltered ...

How to measure tire wear.  I would like to buy 4 used tire for my 1998 Tercel but cannot evaluate the tire usage. Can you help me.


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Tire Concerns: tires for 1992 Jetta  Will 195/60 14 fit a 1992 Jetta?

The stock size for a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta is 185/60 14, so this is a larger tire and will result in a slower speedometer ...

Tire Concens: P205/65R15 92S vs P195/65R15 89S  will P205/65R15 92S fit on a car made for P195/65R15 89S

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These tires are fairly close in size, the 205 tire being just slightly ...

Tire Concerns:Higher Profile tire  i have a 2010 ford focus ses sedan. three of my tires are bad but i cant stand the low profile 45 series. Can i put a 60 series tire on instead

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Tire Concerns: 195/60/R14 vs 195/70/R14 for 2000 hyundai elantra  Can I put tires that are 195/70/R14 on my 2000 Hyundai Elantra? The tires are a bit higher right? Would that affect my car any? Want to make sure it is ...

Tire Concerns: Sizes for 06 ford 350  I have a 2006 ford 350 king ranch crew cab 4x4. I want to put wrangler duratrac tires on but am not sure at what size the tires start to rub when I turn....

Tire Concerns: 195/70R14 vs 185/65R15 tires   i have a 2001 chev cavalier 4 door sedan that has 195/70 r14 tires. I was given 185/65 r15 tires will these tires fit on my vehicle if i buy winter rims ...

Tire Concerns: tires change to smaller size  I had on my car and 13" wheels some tires 155/80/13.
When changing to winter tires, in my shop I can get only 155/70/13 tires.
What are the effects of ...

Different offsets on ATV rear rims  I bent the stock rear rim on 2004 Yamaha Kodiak. I bought two rims that are the same size (12x7.5) but the offset of the rim is different. The stock rims ...

Tire Concerns: What car make & model use tire size P205/70r15?  Last year I bought 4 new michelin hydroedge tires size P205/70r15 for my old cuv. My car is having problems now and I'm thinking of getting another newer ...

2005 GMC Envoy terrible traction in weather  I have a 2005 GMC Envoy 2WD with new tires. The vehicle has terrible traction in the slightest slippery conditions-winter or just heavy rain. I have asked ...

Tire Concerns: excessive tire spinning in winter driving conditions 1999 nissan maxima  front tires are BF Goodrich Touring Pro P205/65R15 with little treadwear/like new. This car has an aluminum engine block and may be lighter in front over ...

Tire Concerns  I can get a set of used one season Pirelli W 210 Snowsport 205/55R16 91H and I would like to know would they fit okay on my 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman ...

Tire Concerns: is it ok to switch tire size on AWD  I am looking for alternative size tires for 2007 Merc Mountaineer AWD with 235/65/18 factory spec tire.

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The big concern with AWD or 4WD ...

Tire Concerns: I plan to lower my jetta 3 inches what size wheels could i clear?  3 inch lowering springs what size rims culd i run 2002 vw jetta 1.8t gls

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You might find our Tire Size Calculator useful in searching ...

Tire Concerns: tire fitting  I have a 1999 Grand Caravan AWD can I run 235/75/15 tires.

Comment:

I don't recall off hand what is the standard tire size of your Grand Caravan....

Tire Concerns: Yokohama Ice Guard IG20 Tires-195/60R15   Will the 15 Inch Yokohama Ice Guard IG20 Tires-195 60 15 work on my 1999 nissan Altima getting a good deal for these tires only 200 for the set.

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is it possible for assymetrical tire to be directional sort of?  I had my winter tires put on which are Pirelli Snowsport 210. the tires are assymetrical which i understand means they are not directional I may be wrong ...

Tire Concerns: what can you tell me about SAXON snowblazer tire? any good?  What can you tell me about SAXON snowblazer tires? Are they worthwhile buying or should I keep clear of them. My vehicle is a GMC Envoy.

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Tire Concerns: Continental tires  I have had 2 blowouts in my Continental 18 inch tires in the last 2 weeks. I have a Lanver Mitsubishi. I am trying to get the dealership to take them back ...

Tire Concerns: How good are the winter SRX steel radial tires?   I am planning to buy a set of 4 winter SRX steel radial tires. It says Winter SRX steel radial . How good are these tires? I researched online but not ...

2000 Lincoln LS Tire Fit Question  Friend has been out of work, and running on less than legal tread. My uncle has a set that may fit and looking for any guidance I can find before he tries ...

Tire Concerns: Tires filled with Nitrogen  RAV4 came with nitrogen filled tires, need new tires should I get nitrogen filled tires or get air filled tires?

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Tire Concerns:best work tire for ford F350 dually  Currently I have hercules tires. With this truck I deliver firewood and tow trailers. I am experiencing a lot of road noise.

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Often road ...

Tire Concerns: widest tire for 2007 impala Lt   i have a stock 2007 impala Lt police interceptor 9c1 with 16 inch rims. I want to widen the tires as much as i can without any modification or larger rims....

Tire Concerns: Spare tyre size  I have just had a puncture in my near side rear tyre. These tyres were upgraded to R17 from the original R16. Trouble is I still have yet to buy a spare ...

Tire concerns: winter tires for Chev Impala  Can I use a P21560r16 on my 2005 chev impala?

Comment.

It doesn't matter whether you are installing winter or summer tires. Your best results are ...

Tire Concerns: Possible manufacturer defect  I put an outer tie rod end on the pass side of my vehicle and immediately took it out for a test drive. It was on the interstate because it is a flat road,...

Tire Concerns: Fitting ATV chains  Have a 4X4 four wheeler with knoby rear tires. Got V bar chains to help climb rockie hill sides. Deflated tires, hand fitted the chains, twisted perfect,...

Tire Concerns: different tires and rims  I am trying to buy new tires for my Oldsmobile Alero and I have 215/60r15 on them right now and the tires I want are 215/55r16. Will the new tires fit ...

CHANGE TIRE SIZE AND WIDTH  I have a Toyota Revo vx200 here in the Philippines with a rim size of 15X6JJ with 205/65R15 tires. What is the widest tire I can use for my rims? What ...

Tire Concerns: change from low profile tires to regular tires by using a smaller rim  I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu with 18" low profile tires. Can I get tires with a higher profile by using smaller diameter rims?



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are oversized tires safe?  I have a 2002 Grand Caravan with a tire size of 215/70R15 on it. Is it safe to run 235/70R15 on the front and 255/70R15 on the back? there's an enormous ...

Michelin Tires/Generic Names?  I wanted to know what Other Brand Names does Michelin Tires sell their tires?



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Tire Concerns: Will I damage a pickup's suspension or steering by changing from 16 inch rims to 17 inch rims?  I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado Pickup with factory rims and tires (P255/70R16). What would be the effect of changing to 17 inch rims?



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Tire concerns: Corvette directional tires  I have tires for an 89 Corvette. I can tell from the rotation arrows which side they go on, but does it matter if they go on the front or back?



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Tire Concerns: Clean Sidewall Cut on Michelin Pilot Preceda tire  One of my 8 month old Michelin Pilot Preceda 245/45R17 95W tires fitted on Mercedes Benz E300 blew out with a 3 inch clean sidewall cut as shown in the ...

Tire Concerns: Load rating  I am looking to get new BF Goodrich TA KO all terrain tires, size 265/70r17 Some dealers say I need 6 ply and some say I need the 10 ply. I have a Ford ...

Tire Concerns: Pontiac vibe tires  I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe, with P205/55r16 tires on it. My dad has offered to give me some P215/70r16 if they will fit my car. Will they? I have no ...

Tire Concerns: Wheel swapping  I have a 15" mags wheels in my store room. and I have a Paseo which has a 14" regular tire. I want to find out if is it applicable if I will swap my 15"...

Tire Concerns: Viper brand tires  The front tires on my 94 cavalier are Viper brand tires.

I did not purchase them, so I don't know where they are from. I like the way they look and ...

Tire Concerns: New tires installed were manufactured over a year ago! Is that an industry standard?  The new Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds that were installed on my car today were manufactured in Jan, 2010.

By the time that I found this out from ...

Tire Concerns: when replacing only 2 tires  With front wheel drive vehicles, do you put the new tires in the front or rear.

My dealer put less thread tires in front, new in back. One of the front ...

Tire Concerns: 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA TIRES  I have P225/60R16 tires on now, and am wondering if I can change to P225/75R16 tires?



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Tire Concerns: What size Snow chains fit my car  Will SC 1030 fit my tire which is 215/60R16 My car is a 2002 Nissan Altima.

Tire Concerns: Need Douglas tire  I have been trying to purchase one Douglas AT 285/75R16 Tire. I cannot find this tire no where.

I bought 4, had a wreck, messed up one and now need ...

Tire Concerns: Tire Dealer looking for Supplier Offers  The Walter Medeiros company, located in the Azores Islands.

We are auto repairs and also car tires sellers, directly to our customers and also to mount ...

Tire Concerns: Recall or defect on douglas 195/60 R15 tires  I have a Douglas 195/60 R15 rear tire that has plenty of tread on the tire except one flat spot that happened suddenly. It is about eight inches long ...

not sure about whick tire is the best choice for this situation  The car (tires) in question are 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS with a tire size of 215/45r18.
Location that the will be driven: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada....

Tire Concerns: Smaller Winter Tires  I would like to know if I can mount 215/65r/16 winter tires (already on rims) on my vehicle
which has 235/65r/16 all seasons at the moment. Is down sizing ...

Tire Concerns: Reliability of Remington XT-120 CTR Tires 
I imported a 1966 Ford Mustang GT coupe to Australia from the US.

The car is shod with four new-looking Remington XT-120 CTR tires. I would just ...

Car tires utilized on Motorcycles  There are a number of individuals that have mounted various DOT approved automotive tires on the rear rims of their large touring and sport-touring motorcycles ...

Tire concerns: Effect of Installing 92H tires front and 94H rear  My Camry 2004 LE needs tire replacement in front. I am thinking of using Optimo H417 (92H as recommended by Toyota) but my rear tires are Bridgestone Potenza ...

Tire Concerns: What do all the numbers/letters mean?  P205/70R15 95S These are on a 97 Honda CRV - the car is in great shape 60,000 miles -looking to buy good tires for the next 60,000 miles any advice ...

Tire Concerns: The best truck tire for gravel roads  We do most of our driving on a gravel haul road, 180km. at a time. The road really wears on our tires. What would the best tire be for this size- LT265/...

Tire Concerns: Tire Pressure and Speed rating charts  It is my information from doing accident insurance investigations, that a lot of accidents involving RV's are related to tire problems.

When the tire ...

Tire Concerns: The Origin of Tire Safety Week  National Tire Safety Week was adopted into the Rubber Manufacturers Association's Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART tire care education program in 2002....

Tire concerns: Mixing old and new tires on 4WD vehicle  I drive a Ford Explorer, XLS, 2002, 4WD. I have been reading about the various gearing combinations, but have found it hard to follow and apply.

My ...

Tire Concerns: Alternative rims for 89 Lincoln Mark VII  I am wondering about alternative tire and rim sizing. What is the rim size permitted for p225/60r16 tires? Is there any problem with using 16x7 or 16x8 ...

Tire Concerns: Condition of Motorhome Tires after Non-use.  I'm concerned about the tires on a motor-home that has been sitting for several years, not driven.

Of course the tires look GREAT.
They have a lot ...

Tire Concerns: OEM tire approval symbols  I am curious as the car manufacturer's that provide tire approval symbols on the sidewall of their tires. I know the following OEM's do:

-Porsche ...

Tire Concerns: Decoding Firestone Dual Redline tires  All that is on the tires is

6.95*14
2 ply polyester
DOT E4256
1BE-BD-36437

Can you tell me what year they were made, where, and if they are still ...

Tire Concerns: ATV Tire Applications  I have a Kawasaki Brute Force 750 atv. The front tires are 25x8-12 and the rear are 25x10-12.
I have bought 27x10-12 for the front and 27x12-12 for the ...

Tire Concerns: Load Rating For Light Truck Tires  Are there federal or state (NV) laws mandating load rating for tires on light duty trucks? I drive a 2005 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax which calls for a load ...

2002 VW JETTA TIRE REPLACEMENT  I am considering to replace the my 2002 VW Jetta VR-6 GLX (stock tire size is 205/ 55 R 16) currently I have 215/55 R-16 and it seems to be ok. Now I ...

Dirt track racing tires   I run in a class which has to be American made, front wheel drive, and nothing over a 3.8 motor.

The driver steers and the passenger runs the gas. I'...

Tire Concerns: What is a flatheaded tire?  My car was running fine when I put it on a car carrier on a move from Massachusetts to Chicago.

When it arrived in Chicago 2 days later, as soon as ...

Tire Concerns: How to contact the maker of Summit Tires  How can I get in touch with the conpany that made Summit Trail Climber tires. I bought six of thes tires and one of them has bulges around the sidewall....

Tire concens: replacing old roto tiller tires  Need to replace Goodyear 4.0-7

I have a very old rototiller, 50 years with 3 HP Briggs and Stratton, rear hooks/tines. Runs Good. Need inner tubes ...

trailer-tires  Trailer tire issues examined and demistified

Changing Tires on 4WD vehicle  I have a Mercury Mountaineer 4WD. If I change one front tire is it necessary to change the other?


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Tire Chains vs Studded Tires  My concern is to know the pros and con of using chains versus studded tires.

I live on a steep narrow road that can become almost impassable in the ...

Unbranded Tires  What is the difference between unbranded tires and branded tires? There is a Firestone Winterforce unbranded for less money than a "branded" Firestone ...

ATV tire mounting orientation  What is the proper mounting direction for ATV tire tread. And, why. And, should the front and back be the same.
You know how the tread on general-use ...

treadwear rating on motorcycle tires  Do motorcycle tires have treadwear ratings?


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Treadwear rating are part of the UTQGS requirements of the US governments ...

Runflat vs regular tires for a BMW Z-4  I need four new tires on my 2004 Z4 BMW which came with runflats. Price quoted $1600.00.

I am thinking of going with regular tires since these tires ...

Tire Matching  Peoople are often concerned about matching tires.

We receive questions like " My wife bought a Nissan Ultima with mis-matched tires on the front. The ...

BF Goodrich employees are hard workers  Do wages paid affect the quality of tires?

I spent my summers working my way through college in a BF Goodrich plant.

It was one, if not the best,...

Chevy Silverado and premature wear on General Tires  I have a Chevy Silverado Long Bed Truck, 2007. 10,600 miles on which I had General Tires.

The front tires had to be replaced at 6,500 miles.

The ...

A Twisted Tire Review Tale   When I started looking for a tire review I could understand, I did what any savvy shopper would do. I went to a search engine and typed in ‘tire review’...

Road Hazard Insurance for new tires  I never pictured myself as the Minivan Mom. I thought they were ugly, bulky, gas-hogs that made anyone driving them invisible to everyone except the rugrats ...

Tire Pressure Issues  Tire Pressure Issues, questions and comments which user have concerning the inflation pressure of their tires.

Tire speed ratings: how important are they?  I'm replacing the wife's tires on a 2003 Acura RSX. I would like to use Michelin Hydroedge , since I really like them on my caddy.

The local dealer ...

Tire tread rating-speed rating-oem comparison chart  Do you know of a chart that shows tire tread rating, speed rating, and oem rating comparisons?

Murry Lawnmower Mudding Tires  Where can I get 13 to 15 inch mudding tires for my murray lawnmower?

Forklift tires for custom trailer  I'm designing a 100,000 pound capacity moving cart for a customer. Because of height requirement I want to use forklift tires. I'm thinking about using ...

Replacing leased car tires  I am currently leasing a 2005 VW Passat with tires that have only 36,000 miles on them.

They need replacing according to the dealership.

I have ...