Category: General information

General information

Why Do They Put Tires On Roofs

Why Do They Put Tires On Roofs To those who drive in rural areas, they might notice some tires on the roof not just on mobile homes but on stick-and-brick houses, which leave them wondering, “Why do they put tires on roofs?” One may think that this phenomenon is exclusive to the south where there […]

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Using Studded Winter Tires And What You Should Know About Them

Using Studded Winter Tires And What You Should Know About Them Studded tires are tires where approximately 80 to 100 small metal studs are inserted to increase traction on the roads, particularly on icy or snowy surfaces. Although studded tires have been around since the 1890s, the use of studded tires in the United States […]

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What kinds of tires do I need for my motorcycle

What kinds of tires do I need for my motorcycle? More than just mere black rubber hoops protecting your wheels from crushing against the road surface, motorcycle tires provide traction technology that continue to get better by the year. Tires work by allowing air cushion between your motorcycle and the surface, thereby giving the tire […]

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Tire Tread Wear Marks And What To Look Out For To

Tire Tread Wear Marks And What To Look Out For To Avoid Tire-Related Crashes Tire maintenance is a non-negotiable aspect of owning any vehicle. Well-maintained tires help people travel safely on the road, but neglected and poorly maintained ones spell trouble and accident. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System or FARS in 2015 recorded 634 fatal […]

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Golf Car Tires and Rim Combo

Golf Cart Tires and Rims Combo To make custom shots in golf, players need to carry a number of heavy golf clubs they could use alternately. Professional caddies can do a great job on this but the better decision to take is to have a good quality golf cart. Most golf cart models are easy […]

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How Long Dunlop Tires Last

How Long Do Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Last? As early as 1920, Dunlop brought its first tire manufacturing business to the United States. Up until today, Dunlop is the sole tire manufacturer who has produced tires in the United States. Because of this, the company has developed a great and sound insight regarding the need and […]

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What Tires Can Fit My Rim

What Tires Can Fit My Rim  Car owners change their car tires for numerous reasons. One is to upgrade the look, feel, and the overall performance of their cars. For off-road enthusiasts, changing the tires will allow them to engage in their favorite pastime. Another reason is more on the economic side – they want […]

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What Other Tires Fit My Car

What should I consider in finding the right tire sizes for my car? Aside from physical and actual tire measurements like diameter and width, there are other factors that you have to consider in finding the right tires size for your car. These factors are the following: load index speed rating How can I determine […]

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Used Tires Okay To Buy

Are Used Tires Okay To Buy? Ways To Reuse And Check Old Tires Before we answer if used tires are okay to buy, let’s talk first about the market. As of last year, car enthusiasts and consumers of the used tire market were using almost 250 million of the scrap tires generated every year. This […]

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Reasons Why Tires Blow Up

Why do tires burst? Tire blowouts are caused by several factors including lack of proper tire inflation, overloading, excessively worn tread or damaged tread due to neglect and warmer temperature. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 19,000 people are injured due to tire-related motor vehicle crashes in 2015, and 733 die due […]

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