Questions tagged [tires]
A petroleum based rubber mounted on the wheels of vehicles to provide a higher friction coefficient between a vehicle and a road surface.
749
questions
0
votes
2answers
35 views
Tire inflator kit cannot pump above 30psi
Few months ago, my tire got punctured by a nail. I used a tire plug to repair my tire. Then i used the mopar tire inflator (air only) that came with my suv. The inflator looks exactly like in this ...
0
votes
1answer
60 views
Is this tire damaged? (ran on flat)
Flat and after-flat pics (it was installed on the other side after flat... I think)
Ran about 70 meters (76 yards) at very-very low speed with this tire completely flat, it only has 2000 miles on it,...
2
votes
1answer
49 views
Must a leaky tire plug be redone completely?
I found a screw in my tire and plugged it last week. It has gone down about 1 PSI per day since then. I used soapy water and found a very slight leak (one bubble shows up and then slowly grows.)
Do I ...
0
votes
3answers
85 views
Tire damage. How bad is too bad? [closed]
THE MECHANIC AT MITSUBISHI SAID I'M NOT LEAKING AIR SO I SHOULD BE OK...what do you think? I asked to buy one tire because sadly that's all I could afford right now on short notice and he says no, due ...
2
votes
1answer
33 views
Wear pattern on tire
What causes this "shredded" wear on the shoulder of both left tires (displayed is the front tire, 1 year old, ~20KKM)?
The wear on the thread area is regular, alignment was done, pressure is fine.
...
1
vote
1answer
13 views
Performance difference between P225 55R17 and P225 60R16
My 2009 Subaru Forester has mags with P225 55R17 summer tires.
I saw a good deal on craigslist for alloy mags I could use during winter. On the picture, I see the seller previously fit some P225 ...
0
votes
0answers
20 views
0
votes
1answer
54 views
Any spare wheel/tire inside BMW i3?
Does BMW i3 has any spare wheel/tire in the car or in the trunk?
If not, is there any recommended way to carry a spare wheel/tire inside the car?
See related discussions here: https://...
0
votes
2answers
64 views
Tire and Rim Damage From Scraping Curb
So I just had an incident where my wife scraped the curb in my BRAND NEW car with the front right wheel while parking in front of our house. I'd estimate she was going about 8MPH. I witnessed it ...
0
votes
1answer
64 views
Can I repair this rim by smoothing the edges out? Do I need to?
My 2003 Chevy Tahoe rear driver side wheel came off while on the highway. Nobody was hurt and I was able to grind over to the side of the road (all fortunate). My lug studs were bent so I replaced ...
6
votes
1answer
877 views
Tire pressure with load and heat
Running a ram 2500 pulling 10,000lbs 5th wheeler...truck door sticker and tire call for 80psi... when pulling the trailer in the summer the heat of the road increases the psi to 90 is that safe or ...
2
votes
1answer
40 views
My tires are louder than normal
That is the simplest way I can describe the problem. I changed into my summer tires and after that after I get past 40 kph the car starts to get very loud. Between 60 and 100 is a little quieter but ...
3
votes
1answer
144 views
What would be so wrong with using ATV preventative tire sealant in a street car?
I've been looking for a type of tire sealant like Tireject/Slime that will prevent flats, not the emergency repair kind. Both of these companies sell the preventative goop, but they specifically state ...
1
vote
1answer
56 views
Is it safe to drive with spare wheel but with proper tire?
I recently got a puncture and had to swap out the entire wheel. Luckily, the spare I had was a full size tyre, i.e.: not a skinny tyre like you sometimes see.
It looks roughly like this:
So, the ...
0
votes
2answers
43 views
Tire vibration - pressure and brand
The question is the about the effect of air pressure and brand on tire vibration (also known as wheel vibration).
Do we have less vibration when the air pressure is low or high ?
Aslo, does the ...
0
votes
1answer
15 views
Nissan pathfinder 96
My front passenger side tire feels like it has a flat, I looked and it's not even low, but there is a spot about12 inches long that is wore and wires are starting to show. Do I need an alignment? I ...
0
votes
2answers
57 views
How are winter tyres different from normal tyres?
Using them all year round, is there a downside to them? Or is it just a matter of costs. I will refrain from further widening the questions scope.
0
votes
1answer
52 views
Tire performance
During the lifecycle of tires, when do they have the best performance :
When they are new
Few weeks afer buying
Mid-life
Near the end-life
Performance I mean fuel economy.
0
votes
1answer
58 views
Slapping sound coming from wheel
When driving, I noticed that a slapping sound was coming from my rear passenger-side wheel. The tempo of the slapping sound would accelerate and decelerate as the car's speed increased and decreased.
...
2
votes
1answer
57 views
Newly purchased tire showing signs of crazing around the rim — is this expected/normal?
I unwrapped my newly acquired motorcycle front tire (sold as new), and noticed some cracks/crazing along the rim on both sides. The tire looks brand new and perfect otherwise. Should any amount of ...
0
votes
5answers
84 views
Is it okay to drive with this tyre
Hit a kurb this morning & my current work situation means money is tight for the next couple weeks so can’t really afford a new tyre. Just wondering if I’d be alright to drive on it if I avoid ...
0
votes
1answer
55 views
Tire Sidewall Scraped off 8inch Long Rubber
I was parallel parking and got too close to the curb. I didn’t notice anything until I started driving and heard some weird sound. I took off about an 8" long, finger-thick piece of rubber on the ...
2
votes
1answer
67 views
Tire popped and shredded inside, Should I attempt an at home repair or buy wheels and drive it to a mechanic?
So my bearings were messed up and as I was coming home one night the right tire popped on me and I freaked and kept driving home. Once I got home I had realized the tire fell off the rim and shredded ...
0
votes
1answer
47 views
Do run-flat tires mean added inertia, only helping in highway driving?
I had imagined that run-flat tires are only available on 17" to 19" rims with particularly thin (aspect ratio-wise) tires. I thought they are engineered by building a slightly thicker rim-facing ...
1
vote
2answers
48 views
Cut on sidewall from hitting a curb
Do I need to replace this tire or is it safe to drive it this way.
2
votes
1answer
29 views
The difference between 245/70r16. Instead of a 265/70r16
I have a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche with the tow package ,would it be alright to use 245/70r16 tire instead of 265/70r16?
3
votes
3answers
92 views
Are speedometers on race motorcycles accurate in corners?
I'm about to get a set of Race-Sport tires for my motorcycle. The RS tires offer more lean angle. Notice the visual difference, the tire on the left has a much steeper drop off at the sides.
When the ...
1
vote
2answers
91 views
Hit my new 2019 Mazda 3 front rim on curb , not sure if it’s OK or safe or needs repair?
Hit my new 2019 Mazda 3 front rim on curb , not sure if it’s OK or safe or needs repair?
3
votes
1answer
50 views
Should the 5th wheel be included in the tire rotation?
I didn't see this question asked so thought it might make a good one. If you have a visible 5th wheel that is full size like the spare on a Jeep Wrangler should that spare be included in the tire ...
0
votes
2answers
48 views
Decreasing sidewall height
I have a 13 Ford Focus with 215/50/17 tires(factory size) which need replacement soon. Could I safely replace them(all 4) with 215/45/17?
1
vote
2answers
41 views
Does the tire DOT number describe the creation date or the certification date?
I was under the impression that the DOT date on a tire describes the week of the year it was created. I was told by a tire salesman however that the actual creation date is only known by the ...
1
vote
1answer
32 views
Would any place patch a tire with a nail 1 inch from side
I recently got a flat due to a nail of some sort. The place I took it to won't patch because "the patches are round and the hole is too close to the edge".
So now because I drive an awd vehicle (...
2
votes
1answer
37 views
Are my tires warped or did I just get a bad balance job?
I recently dismounted/remounted (w/ hand tools) my tires (235/70) to refinish my aluminum wheels (sand/polish).
After completing the job, I brought them into the shop to get balanced.
Brought the ...
2
votes
0answers
13 views
Car has an intermittent bounce/stutter feeling in front left wheel area regardless of speed?
I drive a 1997 Chevy Cavalier.
For the past little while there's been some issues with the way it's been running at all speeds. The best way to describe it is at slow speeds it feels almost like a ...
2
votes
1answer
100 views
Ground clearance
Will the ground clearance vary based on the rim diameter?
Example: I saw new Hyundai Venue model and it is specified that it has ~190mm for ground clearance, which they might have given for top end ...
0
votes
1answer
22 views
2015 BMW 750Li Xdrive
The right rear tire (passenger side) is almost completely bald whereas the opposite tire has normal treadwear (plenty of tread, approx 7/32). Any idea what could cause this disparity?
0
votes
3answers
74 views
Mismatched brand tires on back, bad on high speeds?
Wouldn't post a new question if the internet wasn't full of "Yep, perfectly fine" one one side and "Nope, you're going to hit the closest tree" on the other side.
Driving a FWD Volvo S40 2.4i. ...
3
votes
1answer
52 views
Can you permanently mark or write on a tire?
In another question I figured out how to get some basic info on my poorly labelled trailer tires.
Now that I know the inflation pressure, load rating, etc., I'd like to write this on the tire in some ...
2
votes
1answer
119 views
Cut in my tyre sidewall & tread depth?
Is this small cut in my cars rear left side wall anything to worry about?
Not only that but I’ve just purchased this car, and to me the tread looks very low and seems to be wearing unevenly.
Any ...
2
votes
1answer
28 views
Wobbling wheel, Chevy Malibu LT
I have a 2007 Chevy Malibu I was driving down the highway and I heard a pop come from the rear passenger side wheel and then it sounded like I had a flat but the tire is now wobbling pretty bad what ...
1
vote
1answer
36 views
Roadside wheel change metal d clip
I'm trying to change the wheel on my peugeot partner (on the roadside) I'm not sure what this metal d clip on the wheel is? Could anyone advise how I remove this to change the wheel and what it ...
1
vote
1answer
70 views
How much to inflate essentially unlabeled tires?
My trailer tires are labelled only with the following:
Carlisle made in USA
6.90-9
That's it - there is no max PSI, # of plies, load rating, or any other information at all that I can see.
The ...
1
vote
1answer
79 views
What is this on my tire?
While looking at my tire, I noticed this flexible piece of plastic that I can almost rip off. My tires got rotated a bunch, but I believe this one has been patched before. Is this the other end of a ...
0
votes
0answers
41 views
What is this thread like thing coming out of my car tyre?
What is this rubbery thread like thing hanging out of my tyre?
Is it safe? Can I cut it off using a blade or else just stick it to the tyre using gum?
0
votes
1answer
69 views
Changing 225/55 17 to 225/65 17 what is the potential consequence
I want to get a new car but just put new tires on the old car that died. The dealership has no problem taking the tires from the old to the new as they are just taking the old car to auction. ...
0
votes
0answers
24 views
2011 Nissan Altima 74000 miles, continental tire noise
I replaced my 4 tires, wheel bearings, all brake pads and rotors one year ago. Recently, sometimes not always, I can hear there is a noise coming from my tire while driving. The noise is not a ...
1
vote
1answer
61 views
A cut on the sidewall of the tire?
I was parking on the street and I didn't pay much attention, so I hit a curb. I checked the tire and found a cut on it. Does it need to be replaced? I just bought this car and replaced the tires a few ...
3
votes
1answer
64 views
Mechanic damaged the inside of my runflats
So as the title says, I'm not sure what was going through that mechanic's mind but they tore into the side of three of my tires to varying degrees, I can see the metal from the inside. I doubt that ...
0
votes
0answers
199 views
Humming noise at 40km/h and up. Tires? Wheel bearings?
02 Honda Civic SiR with Goodyear Eagle Sport All Season tires.
I've been getting a humming noise at about 40km/h and higher. I changed over from winter tires about a month ago, but I can't recall ...
0
votes
1answer
64 views
Tire blowout, mounted spare on front of FWD vehicle
So I had a blowout on my front tire after hitting a fairly large pothole and immediately pulled into a side street and proceeded to change the front tire and put on the spare. The manual specifically ...
