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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Steering wheel/gas pedal vibrations after new tires and wheels
I'm familiar with SE but new to the Mechanics side of the site.
Anyway, I bought new wheels and tires for my 2005 Mazda 3 S hatch back in June. I upgraded the then-current "MB" brand 16" aftermarket ...
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Pirelli Cinturato P6 unusual DOT code
The front tyres on my car (Pirelli Cinturato P6) have the following DOT code (emphasis mine)
DOT 93 E0 M061
What does "M061" mean? It doesn't seem to tell me the date of manufacture as ...
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Car Jerks When Not Accelerating
So, I just recently mounted snow tires on my car (or rather, paid someone else to do it), and on my way home I noticed that whenever I take my foot off the gas pedal the car jerks forwards and ...
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Is this a standard alignment issue or something else?
I am working on a vehicle that travels a little to the right when the steering wheel is not held in the centered position. But when the steering wheel is held in the centered position, the vehicle ...
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Can new tires cause transmission failure
Question about transmission failure.
2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite:
9-26-23 put on 4 new tires “265/45R-20XL 108V ION EVO all season SUV”. Had 65,198 miles at the time. Tire Center said they were used ...
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TPMS leaks air after tire replacement
I have my four tires replaced on 2/16/2019 at Firestone Manchester CT. They are now Bridgestone tires. But about one month later, the low pressure indicator light on the dashboard was on. On 4/11/2019 ...
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Impact of different front tyre size
My Peugeot 5008 has just failed MOT because of wrong front tyres size. The driver side is 215/40/18/85/W with (Tread, outside 5.5-centre 5- inside 5.1 mm) and the passenger side is 215/45/18/93/Y with ...
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Restudding winter tires
Alright so i know the pros and cons of doing it, and i promise you I've done a bit of research on the subject.
I have 4 "studded" winter tires that are beginning their 3rd season. I use quotes ...
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Shaking on winter tires
I recently had a customer come back with the complaint that around 110km/hr the vehicle is very shaky after installing winter tires.
I retorqued all four tires and none of the lugs moved. Air ...
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Wobbling sound from wheels at all speeds
I had a wobbling sensation while braking, and they replaced my front brakes and said the rotors were warped and replaced those, too. Wobbling went away.
Then I had my tires rotated for 50,000 mile ...
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Severe vibration which went away, then a blowout - why did it go away?
I had some severe vibration, which started suddenly, in my Transit camper. As soon a safe I pulled over and checked the tyres and wheel nuts. No obvious damage but I didn't spend long because I was ...
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Is it possible to fix noisy feathered tires?
My 2008 Highlander had an alignment problem and caused some (or maybe all) of the tires to feather. I got the alignment fixed but the tires are still quite noisy when I drive and they seem to be ...
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Which types of protectants are safe to use on automotive tires?
Some protectant formulations are known to damage tire rubber and cause sidewall cracking (which can be very dangerous).
What types of tire protectants are recommended to prevent sidewall cracking? ...
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Burning Smell and Slight Rattling
I just had new tires put on my 2016 BMW x3 about 3 weeks ago. There is a soft on and off rattling coming from the front of the car. Recently I've noticed when I stop at a light there is a burning ...
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Car alignment and tire wear mismatch
I've recently changed two of my tires on my Honda Civic EX-T 2016. These tires (front and back of the passenger's side) kept losing air consistently, becoming flat after 1 week in parking. I bought ...
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Car still vibrates after rotation and alignment
So I drive a 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe and a few months ago I noticed that it was vibrating while I was driving…took it to a mechanic, he told me nothing was wrong it’s vibrating because my axel was ...
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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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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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Turn Off TPMS Warning - Nissan Pathfinder'19
I've just changed to winter tires on our '19 Pathfinder. In previous years I've just had the tires switched onto rims but this year I've used an older set of rims. Unfortunately, I was busy when my ...
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After replacing 4 tires on a Hyundai Elantra 2012
When I turn the steering wheel all the way right or left there is a thumping sound and feel. What can it be?
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Tyre Changing 4x4 Different Loads Front and Back
I have a VW Tiguan 4 Motion and went to my local Costco store and they said they are unable to install the Michelin Cross Climates because the other two tyres have a different load rating.
I was ...
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Tire tread difference on bmw 328xi
Recently bought a 2007 BMW 328xi awd and the tread on the tires are different. This concerns me because I’ve heard that that is bad and I don’t want any issues down the road. How bad is that on this ...
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Can I put a smaller size tire on staggered rear rims which will allow me to use the same size tire on all four staggered rims?
I drive a 2015 Mercedes S63 AMG 4matic. The rear wheels are staggered with 285-35-20 tires on 20/9.5 wheels, while the front tires are 255-40-20 on 20/8.5 wheel. The current rear tire size only ...
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Tires resonant humming at specific speed
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I checked the tire pressure, it was indeed too high (reduced from about 2.7 to 2.3)
After doing this the noise was somewhat less (though still very significant, it is slightly less ...
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Alignment of red dot (uniformity mark) on tire when no white dot or dimple
I am new to tire markings, and have been reading what they mean. However, there is not one clear source of information what to do when there is no white dot/dimple on the rim (marking the rim's ...
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Honda Tyre Size and Numbers
I have just purchased a used Honda Accord Euro 2005. I did not check the tyre number while purchasing. Yesterday one the tyres was bursted. Then I matched the tyre number mentioned in the door of the ...
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Are 6.90-9 trailer tires an obsolete size?
I have when seems to be an older trailer (not sure of age) which has tires labelled "6.90-9". They are in OK condition but I was looking into getting a spare, and had trouble finding anything in this ...
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Does tire load index count bike weight and rider weight?
I have some questions around tire load index (LI). On this matter, motorcycle tire.
Is the load index count the vehicle weight and rider weight (and pillion and/or any other weight such as bag) ? So ...
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High pitched tire noise when driving at particular speeds
I've got noises coming from the tires on my Citroën C4 Picasso/SpaceTourer 2013 model.
Tire type KLEBER Quadraxer 2 205/55R17 95 V, XL, all season tires.
The noise only appears at speeds around 90 ...
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different tire age
I just had 4 new tires installed on my SUV. The tires on the left were manufactured on 04/19, the tires on the right were manufactured 40/17, is this differential in age a problem? If not a problem ...
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Indication of a seated bead
Does a tube have to 'pop' for the bead to set?
I've changed the tire, pumped to 30 PSI. The line on the tire looks even across the circumference, but there was no 'pop'. Should I pump it up further?
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Do I Need to Replace This Tyre (Slight Cracking)
I got my health check video through during my MOT which I passed. This tyre still has nearly 4mm tread left, but the garage advised replacing because of slight cracking, seen between the treads here. ...
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Winter Tires - 2017 Audi A3
I have a 2017 Audi A3 Sedan. The all-seasons on my car are 225/40R18. I’m looking at 16” inch tires and wheels due to huge cost difference. Can I get a set of 205/55R16 tires and wheels package? Will ...
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2001 subaru outback tires question
I have a 2001 Subaru Outback needing new tires. The originals are 225 60 16, but I was wondering if I could go with 225 75 16 and not have the tires rub. Would this matter if I went with the 225 75 16 ...
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Flap on low profile Tyre - Can this be fixed
I hit a pothole as I was going round a corner at about 30mph, didn’t think much of it at the time, but when I got home I saw this crack/flap in the tyre, I have only recently got this tyre and have ...
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Crooked steering became straight after tyre rotation
In october last year I bought 4 tires for my car and at same time got the alignment and balancing done. After that the steering wheel angle was a little bit crooked, as the car neither glided to any ...
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Nissan Altima 2011 TPMS light on
I have one Altima 2011 S Sedan with 48000 miles. Yesterday, I went to one Mavis tire shop to replace 4 new tires. After I drove back home, I found that the valve cap of the left front tire (driver's ...
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Only replace rear tires BMW xdrive?
I'm running a BMW X1 AWD Xdrive with OEM 19" wheel spec staggered:
255 / 35 / 19 Rear
225 / 40 / 19 Front
Staggered tires height difference is -0.06" (approx 2/32", back tires have less height, I ...
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i have a womp,womp sound coming from my left front tire
It sounds like a flat but isnt. I am at a loss on what it is. just had new cvc joints put in so it isnt that. Can someone help me
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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.
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Alignment and balancing readout doesn't match required values
I had gone on a road trip and had hit a bad pothole. The steering started pulling a bit after that. After I got the alignment and balancing done yesterday, the pull seems better, but the values on the ...
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Sizing down winter tires from old car?
have tires from our previous car and not sure if they are trasnferable to the new car. I get the speed difference, is there any other issue apart from that or is this ok? Its size down winter tire. If ...
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what size tire is compatible with 225 45 17?
Looking for winter tires and rims. But can't find much for the 225 45 17 in a 5 x 100 bolt pattern size.
What are some optional other sizes I could put on my 2004 VW Jetta 1.8T?
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Tyre Pressure & Wheel Alignment
Long story short, got front end wheel alignment done but it was quite off centre, checked my tyre pressure and there was a 3-4 PSI difference between each tyre.
Am I correct to assume tyre pressure ...
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Is it safe to drive with this scratched wheel or should I fix it?
This is the scratched wheel after hitting a big rock is it safe to drive?Is it a scratch or a crack?
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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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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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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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