Tire Maintenance

Learn the key to fixing a flat on a 22 inch rim. Learn how to keep from spending to much money on a simple problem.

Riding in the cool mountains or along the warm beach on a motorcycle is a thing of beauty. But all it takes is one stray nail or piece of glass to bring your outing to a halt. A flat tire can...

Useful information for consumers is available from the code stamped on the sidewall of a car tire. Understanding the code and knowing how to read it can help determine general safety aspects, date...

As simple -- and important -- as learning to remove a tire is, some people are intimidated by the worry that they might damage the car. Following these simple steps will give you an easy guide to...

In the early days of the automobile the wheels were constructed with a tube inside the wheel that had to be removed and replaced whenever a flat tire occurred. This being said, people spent long...

Flat tires are nobody's idea of a good time. There are many different foam sealants on the market today that will repair small punctures to your tires, but for larger punctures (like from a nail)...

Getting a flat tire can quickly ruin a good day. If you discover that your car has a flat, it is important to safely stop driving on the damaged tire as soon as possible, to prevent further damage...

Making sure your tires have enough tread left is an important part of tire maintenance. You need a minimum of one-sixteenth of an inch of tire tread depth in most states. Less tread than that is...

Crap! Your tire went flat on the way home from work or blew out on your vaction trip. Why spend the time and money calling and waiting and waiting and waiting for assistance? You can have your...

This article will help to show you how to install the Grip Stud tire studs. These are very easy to install and requires only a cordless drill and a install tool. Once installed, these studs will...

Tire valve stems can be made of rubber or metal that has been chrome plated. No matter what the material, all valve stems serve the same purpose: to hold air in a tire, and provide the entry and...

Section width and tread width are characteristics that describe the size of an automobile tire. The dimensions of the section and tread width are usually large factors in the performance of a tire.

It's hard to defend whether to plug a tire, let alone repair an existing plug in a tire. Tire manufacturers, auto mechanics and tire plug companies can't even agree amongst their industries, let...

Nothing stops you from getting where you need to go as quickly as a flat tire. Whether it's a slow leak that you need to maintain, or you go outside to find your tire completely flat, it can be...

Removing the tire from the rim of a car wheel is not always the easiest thing to do. If you need to remove a tire, your biggest challenge is separating the tire's "bead" that is tucked inside the...

The right set of rims makes all the difference on your car. The rims that come stock on most cars are usually plain. If you're looking to add a bit of pizazz to your ride, buy a set of custom...

Whether you have a flat tire on your Chevy truck that needs to be replaced or you want to install an aftermarket tow hitch, you're going to have to remove the spare tire. Mounted under the bed,...

Measuring wheels (also called hubcaps or rims) for tires can seem like a tricky task. When you measure a tire to find out what size wheel you will need for it, many times you will come up with a...

If one of your car's tires begins to lose pressure for no apparent reason, the problem may not be in the tire itself; it may be a leaking valve stem. The valve stem is a synthetic rubber or...

Since the mandatory implementation of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in 2007 for all vehicles under 10,000 pounds, vehicle owners have discovered a new troubleshooting problem. Equipped...

Although you might usually pay a tire technician to do this kind of dirty work, mounting a tire is something you can do on your own. Knowing how could save you money as well as add to your...

Run flat tires are a special type of tire available for many vehicles. Although the run flat tire costs twice as much as a standard tire, they allow you to drive your vehicle for an extended...

Although tire wear is a normal result of long-term driving and tire use, abnormal tire wear is atypical and can significantly reduce the functionality and longevity of a car tire. There are a...

Tire sizing is done with a standardized alpha numeric code, called P-Metric, that describes different aspects of the tire. Our example shows this tire size to be P235/45/R17 94H. Each part of this...

Vehicle tires are much more complex now than in years past. In response to the widely diverse requirements of vehicles today, tires need to conform to certain specifications. These specifications...

Tubeless turf tires are made for lawn and garden equipment (for instance, lawn mowers). These tires differ from regular automotive tires in that they are not made for high speed travel. Because of...

Getting a flat tire can be a frustrating event; getting a flat tire and not knowing how to access your spare is even worse. The Mazda Tribute has a unique way of storing its spare tire, so read on...

Faulty valve stems on your Honda Civic can be the cause of air leaking from your tires. When this occurs, it's time to change the valve stem. Thankfully, changing a valve stem is relatively easy...

Tire pressure monitoring systems let vehicle operators know when tire pressure is either underinflated or overinflated. Every Jeep Liberty manufactured since 2007 is equipped with a monitoring...

Blowouts seem to happen at the worst time, making many drivers realize they have no idea how to access their spare tire. Learnng to remove the spare tire from a 2001 Dodge Caravan can help Caravan...

When you look on the sidewall of your tires, you'll generally see a group of numbers and letters organized something like this: P205/45R 17. While this string of numbers and letters may look like...

Normally, you would want to change a tire when its tread depth reaches 1/16 inches. You can buy an inexpensive tread-depth indicator at any auto parts store to help monitor the tires on your...

When you look on the sidewall of your tires, you'll see something like P205/45R 17. While the string of numbers and letters might look like gibberish to the uninitiated, it really tells you...

The standard system defines a tire using the diameter (tire height), the width and the rim (wheel) size. All these dimensions are given in inches. The metric system is less straightforward, and...

Repairing damage to the sidewall of a tire is not as easy as fixing damage to the treaded area, but it can be done. If the tire is sliced, it should be discarded and replaced immediately. However,...

There are two systems of the tire description. The standard system defines dimensions of a tire (in inches) as its diameter (tire height) and width, with the third parameter being a rim (wheel)...

To save money you want to install new tires yourself. Just getting the tires off the rim is tough enough...and you don't need to be careful. Putting a new tire back on the rim is a lot tougher...

There are several parts of a tire. A basic knowledge and understanding of these parts will help eliminate needless searching for the right tire, correct specifications and prices. A tire is,...

A tire gets it shape from layers of fabric and adhesive that comprise the body of the tire. The layers are called plies, and belts consist of cords of metal, nylon, kevlar or similar material. The...

If you’ve ever had a flat and tried to change a wheel that had “seized” to the hub, you know what a problem this was. Not just the inconvenience, but safety also comes into play when one is...

A conventional valve stem on a tire is a metal valve that can sustain air pressure. It is covered with rubber to protect it and to help seal the valve stem hole of the rim. Exposed to the extreme...

The valve stem on a tire is a small rubber tube extending out from the rim. It has a spring-loaded metal air valve that is released by a push pin in the center. A ball-shaped end with a ring slot...

Car wheel size can be determined by several methods. All of these methods are correct and can be used when ordering tires. Measuring your tires with any one of the methods below will give you a...

There are a few different methods to fix a tubeless tire. Only one should be considered for a car tire: an internal tire plug/patch that is installed from inside the bladder of the tire. Other...

It is important to know how to change a tire in case you get a flat tire and are stuck on the side of the road. You also can change your own tires if you need to switch from snow tires to...

All tires manufactured today have wear bars. These wear bars are located in between the tread pattern and are used to identify tire wear. The wear bar is molded slightly higher than the lowest...

If you drive a car, or know someone that does, than there is a good possibility that you will come outside one day and find a flat tire waiting for you. At this moment, you have a few options: ...

Just helped a friend with this task. She is almost 40 and had never put air in a tire before. Couldn't believe it. As a precaution, if you are in any doubt whatsoever about the condition of...

People often buy tires and then don't bother to think about them again until a mechanic tells them there's a problem. You can increase the life of your tire by following recommended tire...

Flat tires create a host of dangers for drivers, ranging from difficult steering to control the vehicle to finding a safe place to pull over. Since a flat tire rarely occurs right next to an open...