Tires are vastly improved compared to even just 20 or 30 years ago. Even so, they still wear out. Costing anywhere from $60 for cheap economy tires to well over $500 for a single high performance sport tire, they can be a very expensive maintenance item. Here is how you can make them last longer.
Air pressure is your tire’s friend. When tires are not properly inflated, all sorts of problems can happen. The low tire pressure causes the tire to deform as it is driven, causing excessive wear to th [...more]
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There are countless articles and blog posts discussing the dangers of driving on worn out tires. Still, many drivers don't have a clue how to tell if the problem they are having is due to tire wear or some other issue.
The video shows you close up what various wear patterns look like, what causes them, and gives suggestions on how to deal with the problem.
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Cars speak to us, but a lot of the time, we can't hear them. Every single time something breaks and you get stranded on the side of the road, waiting for a tow truck, your car warned you. It sounds odd, but if you speak Car then you're aware of it.
But the majority of us don't speak Car, and those little bumps, rattles, and noises could be anything. There is one way that you can brush up on what your car is trying to tell you: the tires. The wear on your car's tires speaks volumes about its [...more]
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