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.
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Sidewall damage query [closed]
I just had a question if it’s
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Today I was driving and this idiot driver who had parked cars on his side didn’t stop and wait and drove towards me so I swerved and hit a kerb.
My alloys are ...
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Damaged or flat tire? [closed]
I went over a speed bump and this happened to my back rear tire. I’m not sure if it’s flat or damaged. When I drive on it it makes a loud sound like there is air coming out or rubbing sound. Do I need ...
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How can I be sure if my tyres are cold for adjusting their pressure?
Tyre pressure is to be adjusted when the tyres are cold; as per my car's manual. But how can I be sure that they are cold? The nearest gas station to me is 5 km (3 miles) away.
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Mechanical checklist before roadtrip
I'm planing to make a 4 day long road trip throughout Europe beginning in Scandinavia all the way down to Spain in the middle of summer and need some car advice.
I've driven around with a small ...
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What is the modern equivalent of Soviet tire size 65-405 (2.50-16)?
The title question says it all. My Goggle-Fu isn't strong enough to find any conversion charts. The only size-related markings on the current tires are 65-405 (2.50-16). I believe they are motorcycle ...
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replace 1 or 2 rims/wheel if car hit a curb? [closed]
My car hit a curb while I was parking two days ago; speed was lower than 15mph. Still, the bent is noticeable in the front, passenger's side,
and less noticeable in the rear, also passenger's side:
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How dangerous is it to mix tire brands?
Last year when we switched from snow back to summer tires, at a Toyota dealer as it happens, they said two of them needed to be replaced and so we installed just two new tires and kept the ok old ones....
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Steering wheel feels wobbly after changing wheels to 215/45zR18
I have a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. I was using winter tires of size 205/60R16 and changed into 215/45zR18 summer wheels yesterday by myself. Now when I drive on not-flat uneven or wavy roads , I can ...
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Locking Lugnuts - please help!
I have a vehicle from my father who passed away about a year ago - mom gave me the car as she didn't need it anymore. Well, come time to do some tire work and replacing, and there are locking lugnuts ...
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Is it safe to drive using one different size tire?
I have a Hyundai accent and its normal tire size is 175/70 14″ . One tire has been punctured and I didn't noticed it so I drove it flat for about 16km and I just discovered it when I got home. I have ...
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1PSI per week air loss
Is it normal to lose up to 1psi per week in a car tyre ? All my other tyres seem to retain the pressure but one tyre which I had a puncture plugged months ago seems to lose just under 1psi per week
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Replace one tire 205/75r15 with a 215/75r15 tire
I have an old truck Dodge Dakota I don’t drive very often. One of the tires,the front passenger side tire, needs to be replaced. All tires are 205/75r15. Is it OK to replace the one tire,front ...
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Can snow chains for passenger tires be used on light truck tires?
I was looking for snow chains to fit some LT215/75R15 tires that are on a van (which has clearance for chains). I obtained some snow chains that fit (among other sizes) P215/75R15 tires. Does the tire ...
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Does the alignment problem cause uneven tread wear in my case?
2002 Camry LE, 4 cylinder, Michelin premier a/s performance h/v purchased in 2017, 60,000 mile tread wear warranty. The tread reaches the end of the life only after 33,000 miles, and the tread wear is ...
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Schrader valve core removed, tyre still not deflating
This is the space-saver spare wheel for my Honda Civic mk8 fwiw.
I've unscrewed and removed the Schrader valve core and the tyre is still not deflating at all. The tyre is quite old, possibly 10 years ...
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Two flat tires after getting new tires
What could cause two flat tires in quick succession after getting new tires. It does not appear to be bad luck.
I replaced all 4 tires on Friday morning.
On Friday afternoon (same day!), I had a flat ...
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Slow leak in tyre. What are my options?
When putting on the winter tyres, I noticed one had gone rather flat over the summer (1 bar, down from 2.5). I pumped it up go 2.5 and let it rest for week in my trunk, it was then down to 1.5 bar. ...
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Most minimalist equipment setup to DIY tires
What would be the most minimalist equipment lineup necessary for a DIY-er to be able to do tires? I know tire shops have a rim installation wheel or whatever that is called -- is there a compact tool ...
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How do tire pressure sensors work?
Q1: Where is the tire pressure sensor (usually) located ?
Q2: How does it connect to the ECU, I see no electrical connection going to the wheel?
Q3: Why do dashboards not tell you specifically which ...
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is it safe to put 175/65r15 winter tires on my 2002 Toyota Echo?
I want to put winter tires on my Echo. Some are available from a Hyundai but they have a different diameter. Will it be safe to use them?
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How bad is it to drive on a slightly misaligned car? (AWD, winter tires)
My dealership had a broken alignment machine when I got new winter tires. I went elsewhere the next day to get an alignment and I'm told "there's a stuck alignment bolt that won't move".
I'm ...
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Toyota corolla 2015 tyre upsize
I have Toyota corolla 2015 with 17" rims.
The recommended tyre size is 215/45 r17, but I live in an area where there are a lot of pits on the roads.
Can I go with 215/50 r17, and how much will ...
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Why did my new tire pop after refilling its air?
I drive a 2017 Corolla.
I recently (~2 months ago) replaced all of my tires. While driving today, I noticed the plmp-plmp-plmp bumping of a flat tire, pulled over at the closest gas station, and saw ...
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How do I remove a rusted on tire?
I am restoring a 1969 Honda CT70. When it comes to the tires/wheels, I cannot get the tire to come loose from the wheel. I used a flathead and hammered it down to get between the tire and the wheel, ...
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What exactly is the math on the effects of having one off-sized wheel in an AWD?
The internet is covered in dubious advice about replacing a single tire on an AWD. I'd like to use some math instead.
What I suspect would be necessary is:
differences in tire sizes (easy)
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Does tire size or vehicle weight affect needed minimum tread depth?
Where I live, summer tires are required by law to have 1.6 mm minimum tread depth, and winter tires 3 mm. However, a general recommendation is that summer tires should have 4 mm tread for optimal ...
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two different psi's for tires for my vehicle
My drivers side door jam says 33 psi whereas my tire says 51 psi. Which one do I use when filling up my tire with air?
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Can I downsize from 205 65 15 to 195 65 15 Winter tires on a 2000 Toyota Camry?
Downsizing winter tires on a 2000 Toyota Camry
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Minimum possible tread depth for shaved tire?
Once again I have to replace a tire on my Forester (3rd tire in 3 years! I'm a magnet for damage). I have the stock Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus with about 23,000 miles on them. I just measured ...
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001
Is it safe to switch front tires from left to right (or vice versa) by taking each off its rim and installing on the other? The intention is to retain the direction of tire rotation while switching ...
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Driving fast on gear 4 and smelling burnt smell after
I was driving about 60 to 70mph on freeway on gear 4. Started smelling a burnt smell and ended up getting a flat tire. Was able to use spare tire, and was able to drive home no problem, but now I ...
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Why do space saver tires have a low speed rating?
Space saver spare tires are smaller wheels and tires that can be fitted in the event of a puncture. They are generally only rated to 50 mph, and short distances. This Quora answer sums up the ...
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Rim width is a matter when use wider tire?
I want to use a wide tire for my car. According to my readings, tires could be used with a 20mm +/- variation than the stock ones.
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I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra and I hit a lot hole
I hit a pot hole the other week in the back rear tire and bent the rim, someone hammered it out for me a little but I still get a noisy wobble when I drive it is not so severe when I’m driving faster ...
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Does an Intentionally deflated tire incur sidewall damage
Does a tire the has been intentionally deflated incur damage if it sits that way for a day or two?
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What could be wrong on my car
My wheel is on an angle After a small accident. What could I have broken
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I got my wheels balanced and aligned and my car is still shaking
My car is a jeep patriot 2014 and only had one previous owner with no wrecks, ive only had the car since January and about a month ago my car started to shake while on back roads. I checked all my ...
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Which tyre to choose? Replace runflat with tubeless tyres on BMW 520d
I have a BMW 520d M sport edition. Currently the tyres on the car are runflat tyres and I want to replace them with tubeless tyres because the ride in the city on bumpy roads is very stiff and also ...
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Rumbling noise/feeling when driving
2003 Honda Civic LX
I was recently in an accident with my vehicle, and when I drove it back from the shop, I noticed a rumbling feeling that becomes more intense as I go faster.
The only thing damaged ...
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Loud "tire hum" at highway speeds after tire rotation where I also let a jack down too fast
I rotated my tires myself a few weeks ago and afterwards, the first time I got on the freeway, there was significant louder-than-usual tire noise. I would describe it as a loud constant vibration hum,...
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Hit a curb - scraped rim and took out chunk of tire, should I replace tire? [closed]
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Tire tearing, how bad is this for the long term? [closed]
I bought new all season tires 2 years ago, they have just over 10k miles on them. Where I live I park on the curbs often, so when the front wheels are turning they're tearing against the curb and this ...
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For most car insurers in USA / Canada who give discount for Winter tires, do "All Season tires" qualify? [closed]
My CRV has Michelin Premier LTX "All Season" tires.
For most car insurers in USA / Canada who offer a discount on insurance premium when tires are changed seasonally with "Winter tires&...
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Does roll starting a car leave a skid mark?
Plain and simply, does roll-starting a car leave a skid mark on the road?
My mind simply can't think thru the mechanics of it. Looking around the internet, this doesn't seem do be a question people ...
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Spare tire different than on-road tires [duplicate]
Replaced 4 225 75r16's on my 2007 E150 with 245 75r16's, but not the spare, it remains a
225 75r16. Can I use this in an emergency situation?
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How far should you drive on a donut in an all wheel drive car?
After buying my 2020 Forester I was told that the tires should only be replaced in sets of four in order to keep them all about the same diameter. Or if a single tire has to be replaced, then only do ...
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Barely Used Car in Summer with Winter Tyres
Is it OK to leave winter tires on in 20 C temperature, for 2 months, assuming the car will be making 50 km per week only?
There are lots of sources explaining you should not drive in hot weather but ...
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How to detach a pump from a Schrader valve without losing air?
When I pump up any tyre with a Schrader valve I always lose a small amount of air when I disconnect the pump from the valve - there's always a couple of seconds of hissing whilst the pump is being un-...
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Why does the 2004 Lexus RX330 have two different tire sizes compatible with it?
I have a 2004 Lexus RX330. The tire label sticker on the driver side indicates that the size of tire that should be used is a 225/65 R17. However, when purchasing tire options on various retailers, ...
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