New Tires feels like I'm sliding and swaying - Car Talk Community
WEBSep 1, 2012 · Hello all-I own a 2010 Ford Focus (compact sedan) and had to purchase a set of new tires. I went to a retail chain store that I’ve never been to before. The salesman suggests a set of 195/60R15 Trazanos for $304.68. I drive home on a side street about 5 minutes away. Seems fine. The next morning I enter the expressway and there is a …
INSIDE v. OUTSIDE tire sidewall marking - Car Talk Community
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Long story short, visited a tire shop down the street to mount and balance used, satisfactory, matching tires onto my second set of rims in preparation for getting new winter tires installed on my current rims next week. When picking up my wheels, I immediately noticed that one tire sidewall said OUTSIDE facing outwards, with the other …
During winter storage should the tires remain ... - Car Talk …
WEBJun 2, 2011 · The tires would be stored lying flat or upright. I stored my tires on concrete stacked on top of each other. The bottom tire only supported the weight of 3 TIRES, not 3/4 of the weight of the car, as is normal. The only effectwas a black ring on the concrete, which can be removed with CLR.
Uneven tire pressures questions - Car Talk Community
WEBSep 4, 2014 · Set all the tires to the pressures recommended in your owner’s manual. Those numbers are also on a label on your driver’s door jamb. BustedKnuckles September 4, 2014, 1:40pm 3. To answer the OP’s question, the tire pressure listed on the door jamb and in the owner’s manual is typically determined to maximize the tire’s contact patch ...
H vs T speed rating for tire replacement - Car Talk Community
WEBandrew_j October 16, 2007, 3:37pm 3. H rated tires have stronger construction than T rated tires. The concern may not be speed although a Subaru can exceed 118 MPH hence those tires however it may be load rating of the tires. Lessor speed rated tires must be able to handle the listed load of your vehicle properly.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe: Need to change tires - Car Talk Community
WEB6 days ago · Many of the non-original equipment tires that I see on vehicles are manufactured in China, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnan etc. They tell us tariffs would be a financial burden on the American people, so you’ll find that even popular brands like Michelin, Goodyear and Firestone tires are shipped to the United States from Asia and …
MPG decline after new tires - Car Talk Community
WEBOct 3, 2024 · toyota, tires. joeborzelleca October 3, 2024, 6:38pm 1. What were the original tires on our Toyota Prius 2019. 15 inch tires, “routine” trim, nothing fancy. We had the same problem referenced on the April 14, 2019 Dear Car Talk - had tires replaced and milage plummeted. Tires were put on by the dealership too!
Best tire rating for the desert heat? - Car Talk Community
WEBandrew_j March 9, 2008, 12:02pm 3. A higher rated tire mainly reflects a tires ability to retain strength at higher temps (from speed). ZThere is a factor of safety however using a t-rated and keeping air pressure proper always is safer than v-rated with low/neglected air pressure. CapriRacer March 9, 2008, 12:38pm 4.
Hydrogen in tires? - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
WEBSep 29, 2008 · The main reasons for nitrogen in tires is because pure nitrogen contains no moisture, doesn’t leak as readily as air, and is more stable under temperature extremes. No moisture means alloy wheels don’t corrode causing bead/wheel leaks. And if a leak developes it doesn’t escape as quickly as air.
Are 5 yr old tires safe? - Car Talk Community
WEBApr 11, 2011 · Answer to both your questions: Most likely. There’s no real way to determine if 5 year old tires will fail before they reach the end of their usable tread life. There are many factors to consider, including temperatures, moisture and how hard you drive it. We cannot guess as to how long the internal making of the tires will last.