Cheap Rims and Tires - How to Find the Perfect Match

By David Billy

When, how and where to change your tires... knowing that in general it does not change all four tires at once, but two by two!

When changing tires?

Tires are essential to vehicle safety. Therefore by changing the wear patterns become evident. The Highway Code requires that the tires are sculptures in relief, do not tear the side and had no apparent part of canvas. In addition, the maximum permissible wear is 1.6 mm, the height of the wear indicators present on all tires. To check tread depth, you can also use a 1 euro coin that is inserted into the slot tire pattern: if the star drawn on the edge of the room are visible, you are good to have change! Driving with tires in poor condition may lead to immobilization of the vehicle, coupled with a ticket for 135 euros.

Good to know: A worn tire at 50% is 20% less grip on the floor.

Where to go?

To change the tires, the motorist is spoiled for choice. It may turn to his dealer, his car mechanic, a classic car center or discount. It also has the option to buy tires online. In the latter case, we must ensure that the site vendor offers a solution for mounting (eg, gums ordered are delivered in a garage partner who will then install them on your vehicle). Indeed, few providers are willing to mount tires that were not purchased from them. Whichever path is followed, do not hesitate to play the competition. For a given reference prices displayed are rarely identical from one outlet to another and the variations may be material. One teacher to another, many offers are also regularly offered (eg, two tires for the price of one). The installation package is sometimes offered. When this is not the case, it is often charged around 15 euros.

How should they be installed?

First, it is necessary to mount tires that meet the criteria of size (width, height...) vehicle (see decryption). The assembly can not be improvised: it should always contact a specialist.
 On the same axle should mount tires identical.
 The tire change necessarily involves a balancing of the wheels to avoid vibration when the vehicle reaches a certain speed. Moreover, a lack of balance can lead to premature wear of shock absorbers and ball joint front axle of the vehicle. This is often included in the package assembly, it is normally done without the customer having to claim it!


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Energy Efficient Tires Save Money and CO2 Emissions

By G Roy

By now everyone knows that you can save fuel and minimize tire wear by keeping them properly inflated and rotating them regularly. But to make the next big leap in fuel efficiency, drivers can take advantage of next-generation energy efficient tires being rolled out by several industry leaders including Michelin, Goodyear, Continental and Toyo.

How much can you save?

Goodyear advertises their Assurance FuelMax tires will provide up to 4 percent more fuel efficiency than standard tires. This could very well be a conservative estimate when you consider a story on iStockAnalyst's website. It chronicled how economy driving champions, Helen and John Taylor, squeezed out an additional 9 miles per gallon just by switching to a set of Goodyear Assurance FuelMax tires.

Recent manufacturer's tests have also shown that Michelin's Energy Saver A/S tires offer a whopping 8 percent better fuel efficiency than competing tires. When you do the math, this translates to a savings of about a hundred dollars at the pump every year. (More if fuel prices continue to rise above $2.50/gal.) After the first year, the fuel savings should more than offset the slightly higher initial price of these advanced tires.

Handling

In the past, tire builders could decrease rolling resistance and improve fuel efficiency by increasing the mix of silica in their rubber compounds. But the more they improved economy, the more performance and even tire life decreased. More silica makes a tire harder and less flexible which decreases traction and cornering ability. But thanks to new advanced formulations, silica distribution strategies, and break-thru tread designs (some engineered from the molecular level-up), these new tires save fuel without sacrificing tire wear, all-weather traction and most importantly, safety. In fact, some of these new tires like the Michelin Energy Saver A/S have actually improved stopping distance -- by as much as 8 feet over standard tires, and decreased tire wear - resulting in an additional 16,000 miles of useable life over their standard tires.

A Greener Tire

Increasing fuel efficiency means that these tires also reduce harmful CO2 emissions. A typical car spews over 14,000 pounds of CO2 during the course of a year. Michelin estimates that installing a set of their Energy Saver A/S tires reduces CO2 emissions as much as 2,000 pounds per year -- or about the same as planting 40 trees! When was the last time you could cut your carbon footprint without sacrificing performance or safety, and save money at the same time?

Consult a Professional

Most major tire retailers and chains should now have energy saving tires in stock. Also they will have the training, experience and computerized tools to help you quickly determine the best brand, size and style of tire for your vehicle, driving style...and your budget. Keep in mind, to achieve maximum performance and avoid uneven tire wear, you will need to replace all 4 tires at the same time, especially on all-wheel and four-wheel drive vehicles.

Also be sure to ask if they have nitrogen inflation. Nitrogen helps maintain proper tire pressure (psi) longer and with less fluctuation in tire pressure due to temperature changes. After all, fuel saving tires can't save much fuel (or last as long as they should) if they are under inflated.

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How to Choose All Terrain Tires (ATV) Or Mud Tires

By Greg J Thompson

ATV tires are designed for rough roads, and so if you have any plans to go on a trip where you know there are muddy, snowy, or sandy roads, you will need to get some ATV tires.

The difference between ATV mud tires and regular tires is that they will grip the road and stop your vehicle from slipping and sliding. In other words, they will protect when the going gets rough.

In fact, the entire tire industry has tires for muddy terrain, snowy terrain, and even narrow dry gravel mountain side roads or coastal roads where there is quite a bit of slippery sand. You can tell the difference from the tread and size of the tires. Mud tires have wide treads to allow for a firmer grip on slippery and unpredictable surfaces.

ATV tires also are designed specially for sandy dunes, however, unlike mud tires, these tires are balloon-like and smooth with horizontal treads similar to what you would find in bicycles. You cannot use these kinds of tires on any other surface because it is too risky since the grip is different.

For winter time, shift to snow tires which have wide treads and a smooth surface. The treads look like snow chains that will help you from slipping when the icy snow hits the ground and you have to go out. Other kinds of tyres are for racing and for going on trails where the terrain is sometimes not even familiar territory.

You can get all types of ATV tyres from excellent tyre companies like Cavalier, or find cheaper mud tires when the tire dealers go on sale, or if you are willing to get used mud tires. Since tires are a major expense, tire manufacturers have end-of-season sales regularly, not just to dispose of old stock, but also to keep loyal customers from straying to a competitor tire company.

Mud tires and other tyres are essential vehicle purchase and should not be compromised. What you can do to save a little is get a good second-hand, barely used ATV tires which you might find in the classified or online. Otherwise, wait for the factory sale which is sure to happen before the end of the year.

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Should Cheap Tires Be the Blame For Common Tire Issues?

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We all like to keep a little extra money in our pockets, especially during these troubling economic times. However, the old saying, "You get what you pay for", can apply to any product, including tires. Now even though you don't have to spend an arm and leg for a decent tire, buying one that is of cheap quality will end up costing you more in the long run. For instance, the few dollars you save when buying cheap is gone if a product is defective or malfunctions. But we must be clear that an inexpensive tire is not necessarily a cheap-quality tire.

Because of fear of a possible malfunction, some people shy away from buying inexpensive tires. However, more often then not, most problems have nothing to do with the actual price whatsoever. Both cheap and expensive brand tires may have malfunctions due to unforeseen circumstances, abuse, or neglect. Below are common problems you may encounter when buy low-quality tires.

Failure to maintain the tires. Tires, like any other part of the vehicle, need to be properly maintained to ensure a longer lifespan. You should routinely maintain your tires by getting them rotated and inspected. Neglecting proper maintenance could lead to problems such as balding.
 Punctures and leaks. Leaks are very common due to being punctured by road debris. This can happen to both cheap and expensive tires. Further damage such as flat tires may occur as well, especially if you fail to seal any tire leaks.

Tires are misaligned. The quality of your tires have nothing to do with your driving ability. If you are neglectful or careless when driving, you may unknowingly knock your wheels out of alignment. Prolonged driving with misaligned wheels will eventually lead to damage, regardless of whether the tires are expensive or not.
As you can see, buying cheap tires are rarely the cause of common tire problems. Just be sure that the cheap tire is of good quality, and you will have nothing to worry about.

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A Look at Automatic Tire Chains

With technology always advancing, it is no wonder that automatic tire chains have made their way into the tire chain market. These tire chains take away the pain of attaching tire chains in wintry or wet conditions, and can save drivers a lot of time.

Automatic tire chains can be used on pickup trucks, RVs, mobile homes, trucks, and buses, and they offer the traction of a single set of conventional snow chains at the touch of the button, which means an end to stopping and getting out of the vehicle.

To install automatic tire chains, drivers mount an electric switch to their dashboard, which provides 12 volts to an air solenoid mounted on the vehicle's frame rail. Compressed air is then supplied from either the vehicle's onboard air system or a 12-volt compressor kit. When the dashboard switch is activated, the solenoid opens, thus allowing compressed air to enter the air cylinder and lower the chain wheel so that it contacts the inside of the tire. The friction between the tire and the rubber-covered chain wheel then causes the chain wheel to rotate, which creates enough centrifugal force to wave the chains out in front of the tire. Chain is spaced at 60-degree intervals in sixth lengths on the chain wheel. This guarantees that there are always two chains between the tire and the road service, regardless of whether the driver is accelerating or decelerating. The traction is obtained both in forward and reverse. When the dashboard switch is turned off, the solenoid exhausts the air, and the chain wheels are brought back to their resting position.

Automatic tire chains are a great new technology for anyone who wants tire chains -- but does not want the inconvenience of getting out of their car and installing the chains in adverse weather conditions.

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4x4 Truck Tires - For The Big Boys

What do you want to see? A blur of forest and land slide by as you spin in all directions with mud surrounding your truck as if you’ve become engulfed in a tornado that’s comprised strictly of earth and water, is certainly a compelling option. And, that’s right, it can be an option. But, there’s something else that perhaps, unfortunately, cannot be ignored. Sometimes you need to get to work. And unless your office is conveniently located well off the highway, by way of some little known and covered path, well then you may need to consider the handling and driving of your vehicle under multiple conditions.

Its not always glamorous, but the fact is your 4x4 tires are probably going to ride upon reasonably dry, smooth surfaces. But, that’s not to say that you can’t be ready for anything. More practical purposes for having a 4x4, and the 4x4 tires that go with it, are things such as slippery conditions due to snow or mud depending on where you live and drive. But this is why you can have it all with All Terrain tires, as used with your 4x4.

You can cut down on the discomforts of riding on mud or off road tires, such as noisy street driving that may seem as bumpy as if you are actually off road and also undesirable aspects, such as potentially greatly reduced fuel efficiency. But, yet, be ready for when you know (or more importantly when you don’t know) you are going to want good traction and grip from your 4x4 tires. The name says it all, you’re going to be able to tackle all terrains and yet not wish you had something different on your 4x4.

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The Right Tires for Your Car

You may have found the right kind of vehicle that suits your needs as well as your wants. Of course, the choosing part has been one of the most difficult things you have ever done. This is still the same case when it comes to choosing the right kinds of tires for your dream machine.

When purchasing a vehicle, you would have first to be equipped with the proper knowledge about your car’s specifications when it comes to tires. You would have to be knowledgeable about the right size, type, and thread of the tire.

The size of a tire is actually specified on the car owner’s manual. If you have gone through this document, you surely would have come across this information along with the right amount of tire pressure that these tires should have. Or, you can also look for the label inside the glove box or on the driver’s side door post. These are locations where the proper tire size is usually located. Make sure that you purchase the right size. If you buy an oversized tire, it can actually rub parts of your car and wear these parts down earlier than it should. On the other hand, an undersized tire could make your vehicle overheat.

There are various types of tires available in the market. It should be important that you know just what type of tire would fit your vehicle best. If you have a performance vehicle, then you are most likely to get performance tires. Other tire types include winter tires, all season tires, run flat tires, all-terrain tires, and mud tires. Consult your car owner’s manual regarding this.

The tread of your tire is responsible for keeping your vehicle on the road despite various conditions. Mud and snow tires are mostly all season tires. This means that it could be used in various types of roads even those that have snow, slush, rain, or mud. However, for most vehicles, the standard highway treads do the trick of keeping the vehicle on the road.

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