Auto Tires http://www.autostires.com/blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:34:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 What damage can riding on a flat tire do to your car? http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-damage-can-riding-on-a-flat-tire-do-to-your-car/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-damage-can-riding-on-a-flat-tire-do-to-your-car/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:34:36 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-damage-can-riding-on-a-flat-tire-do-to-your-car/ tire
rock383 asked:


Someone let out air in one of my tires two weeks ago (vandalism), and I just noticed it now. The car wasn’t riding on the rim, but when I noticed the tire, it was pretty significantly flat. Since I’ve been driving it around, I’m wondering if it could have caused any damage to my car.

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-damage-can-riding-on-a-flat-tire-do-to-your-car/feed/ what are the best gloves to use to put on truck tire chains? http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-are-the-best-gloves-to-use-to-put-on-truck-tire-chains/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-are-the-best-gloves-to-use-to-put-on-truck-tire-chains/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:39:51 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-are-the-best-gloves-to-use-to-put-on-truck-tire-chains/ tire
davessac asked:


I am a truck driver and will be doing a lot of winter driving soon. I am looking for a good work glove to put on tire chains with. I have tried almost anything out there, and other than having to switch out my gloves every 15 minutes when they get wet, I am at a loss as to what to do. Any suggestions?

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-are-the-best-gloves-to-use-to-put-on-truck-tire-chains/feed/ What makes a tire sound like a squeaky door hinge? http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-makes-a-tire-sound-like-a-squeaky-door-hinge/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-makes-a-tire-sound-like-a-squeaky-door-hinge/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:18:44 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-makes-a-tire-sound-like-a-squeaky-door-hinge/ tire
cartoonvhs asked:


Front driver side tire LOUDLY squeals like a squeaky door hinge when turning, bounced on, or driven over bumps; any slight movement really. Brakes are fine and quiet. The tiniest movement from the steering wheel causes the noise, which is clearly coming from behind the tire. I lubricated the area and checked the power steering fluid, but it’s still happening.

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-makes-a-tire-sound-like-a-squeaky-door-hinge/feed/ What would cause a loud screeching sound on my front left tire? http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-would-cause-a-loud-screeching-sound-on-my-front-left-tire/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-would-cause-a-loud-screeching-sound-on-my-front-left-tire/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:41:32 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-would-cause-a-loud-screeching-sound-on-my-front-left-tire/ tire
punchdrunklvsick asked:


I drive a 1993 Honda Accord, and just recently my front left tire started to make a screeching sound when I would back up. Now the screeching happens when I back up as well as when I’m driving, but it stops when I break. The car doesn’t appear to have anything lose. Does anyone know what could be the problem?

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-would-cause-a-loud-screeching-sound-on-my-front-left-tire/feed/ What is the correct tire size for a 1997 chevy camaro z28? http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-is-the-correct-tire-size-for-a-1997-chevy-camaro-z28/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-is-the-correct-tire-size-for-a-1997-chevy-camaro-z28/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:10:25 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-is-the-correct-tire-size-for-a-1997-chevy-camaro-z28/ tire
mike asked:


Hi, i am a proud owner of a 1997 chevy camaro z28 30 year special anniversery edition. I dont have the owners manual anymore that came with the car and need to find out what the correct tire size is that should be on there.

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-is-the-correct-tire-size-for-a-1997-chevy-camaro-z28/feed/ How can you tell which way a bike is going just by looking at the tire tread imprints? http://www.autostires.com/blog/how-can-you-tell-which-way-a-bike-is-going-just-by-looking-at-the-tire-tread-imprints/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/how-can-you-tell-which-way-a-bike-is-going-just-by-looking-at-the-tire-tread-imprints/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:27:17 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/how-can-you-tell-which-way-a-bike-is-going-just-by-looking-at-the-tire-tread-imprints/ tire
Jess asked:


For Science Olympiad, we have to determine which way a bicycle is going with just the tire tread marks. How can I do this?
Thanks.

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/how-can-you-tell-which-way-a-bike-is-going-just-by-looking-at-the-tire-tread-imprints/feed/ What would cause a tire on my caravan to lock up? http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-would-cause-a-tire-on-my-caravan-to-lock-up/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-would-cause-a-tire-on-my-caravan-to-lock-up/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:39:29 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-would-cause-a-tire-on-my-caravan-to-lock-up/ tire
Ruth W asked:


The passenger rear tire locked up and when it was hit with a hammer it came undone. Any idea what would have caused this. I was told the van had sat for 2 months.

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-would-cause-a-tire-on-my-caravan-to-lock-up/feed/ What is the acceleration of the stone as the tire is being balanced? http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-is-the-acceleration-of-the-stone-as-the-tire-is-being-balanced/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-is-the-acceleration-of-the-stone-as-the-tire-is-being-balanced/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:24:06 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-is-the-acceleration-of-the-stone-as-the-tire-is-being-balanced/ tire
Shorty 5 asked:


A tire 2.0 ft in diameter is placed on a balancing machine where it is spun so that its tread is moving at a constant speed of 56 mph. A small stone is stuck in the tread of the tire. What is the acceleration of the stone as the tire is being balanced?
answer in ft/s^s

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/what-is-the-acceleration-of-the-stone-as-the-tire-is-being-balanced/feed/ Does the same brand and model of tire destroy a 4X4 system over time? http://www.autostires.com/blog/does-the-same-brand-and-model-of-tire-destroy-a-4x4-system-over-time/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/does-the-same-brand-and-model-of-tire-destroy-a-4x4-system-over-time/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:00:30 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/does-the-same-brand-and-model-of-tire-destroy-a-4x4-system-over-time/ tire
Elliott W asked:


I just installed Goodyear Wrangler tires on all 4 wheels on my SUV. I heard that the same type of tire wears out the 4X4 drive system. Is this true?

]]> http://www.autostires.com/blog/does-the-same-brand-and-model-of-tire-destroy-a-4x4-system-over-time/feed/ Where can I find the video for a car commercial that has people jumping into a lake with a large tire? http://www.autostires.com/blog/where-can-i-find-the-video-for-a-car-commercial-that-has-people-jumping-into-a-lake-with-a-large-tire/ http://www.autostires.com/blog/where-can-i-find-the-video-for-a-car-commercial-that-has-people-jumping-into-a-lake-with-a-large-tire/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:47:08 +0000 admin http://www.autostires.com/blog/where-can-i-find-the-video-for-a-car-commercial-that-has-people-jumping-into-a-lake-with-a-large-tire/ tire
stripedgreensocks asked:


It starts out with people going to a tire yard and getting a really big tire. Then it shows them driving somewhere with the large tire attached to the roof of the car. Finally, everybody jumps into the lake with the tire.

I tried youtube, but I need more specifics.

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