Car Parts Faqs

Car tires?? i bought a front wheel drive car last year and didn't check the tires when i bought it. Well now that there is snow on the roads i found out it has summer tires on it. Not fun. Can i go buy just 2 all season tires right now and put them in the front, or do i have to buy 4 tires and change them all?????

Can the material used for aircraft tires be used for regular car tires? Aircraft tires can carry heavy loads at tremendous speeds, unlike the regular car tires....so is possible for the material used for aircraft tires be molded into a size of a regular car tire and be used effectively for brakes and jumping cars over high heights?

How to determine what pressure to inflate car tires to? My Ford garage always deflates my tires everytime I take the car in. They say the tires need inflated to the pressure listed on the sticker on the inside of the door. But I say since the tires on my car are not the tires it came with that I should use the pressure rating listed on the tires. Is there a general rule on finding appropriate pressure? I generally take the max cold PSI and inflate to 90-95% of this number. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

How often do you need to change your car tires? I have been using Dunlop Ultra-high performance tires on my car for about 40 thousand miles, but recently i feel like the tread on the tires isn't as strong as it used to be. How often you guys change your car tires?

Is it safe to place 2 new car tires at the back of the car? I just changed 2 tires for my car. I didn't change all 4 because the old ones were fairly new. They said that it was safe to place the new tires at the back of the car (it's a 2 wheel drive) and placed the old tires to the front. The new tires are different brands than the original ones. Is that safe?

How do I know how much air to put in car tires? I'm rather new at cars and my car tires are sagging. I don't quite know how much air I should put in them with a standard gas station air pump.

How come all car tires are black? Oh sure, I know there are a few white wall tires and maybe there was a colored car tire or 2 made sometime, somewhere, that's not the point. The point is, why don't tire companies wise up and make colored tires? There would be a huge, instant market for them. What punk kid wouldn't want red tires to match his shiny red car? Even cheesy old geezers like myself would like them. I know they can be made because colored bicycle tires are quite common. Bicycle tires are high pressure, high performance tires, and they come in almost every color. Maybe colored tires would cost a bit more, who cares, why aren't they available?

How do I put air in my car tires without damaging it? i mean seriously i never put air in my old car since i got it, and i had it for a year. never checked the pressure and stuff. so do i go to the gas station and fill it up? So i think i unscrew that little thingy, some how fit the air giving machine into the hole. and maybe press a button or something. i've never seen the air giving machine before. but the question is. how do i know when i stop? how do i know when it's full. how do i know if i'm not going over... when i fill up helium ballons i just wait till it stops by itself, when it's all full to the max. can i do that with tires? teach me please. daddy taught me to hunt, make love, but he wasn't around to teach me about cars.

How long does it take for car tires to "flatten" and car batteries to go dead? I left my car sitting in the garage, and didn't have the chance to pop off the tires and let out the air, nor did I have the chance to disconnect the battery. I will be gone for about 4 or 5 months, and I am pretty sure the battery would die and the tires may flatten in that time. My question is, if I can convince my mother to go over and take the car out for a spin, how often does she need to do this to prevent the car's sitting there from destroying the tires & killing the battery? How long does she have to drive it to recharge the battery and "reset" the tires, so to speak, until she has takes it out again? Thanks!!!

Does oversizing passenger car tires pose a safety risk? My passenger car comes stock w/ 205-65-16. Would adding wider tires, say 215-65-16 pose any sort of safety hazard or possible damage to the automobile? The availability and price diff between the 205 and 215 is measureable. Thank you.

What tool is good for cutting up old car tires (not tubes)? I have several old car and pickup truck tires which must be removed from my property. They are not salvageable, garbage collector won't take them, and there is no tire recycler in the area. Landfill will take them, but they must be quartered first. Which cutting tool, is good for this purpose, in your experience?

How do you correctly inflate car tires? The recommended psi for my car tires is 30. But i realize that its hard to achieve it because i initially take the pressure with a guage, then add some air, then let out some air, then take the pressure again. Is there anyway to inflate to the correct pressure without all the hassle? And will a higher psi lead to better fuel economy?

Can I air up my car tires with my bike pump? They both have the same type of valve, and my car tires have less than half the pressure of my bike tires. True, it is more volume, but that just means more pumps, right? And if it is possible, why doesn't everyone have a bike pump in his or her car? My bike tires should be around 70 psi and that's actually on the low end for bike tires. Racing tires are probably double that. My car tires are what? 32? 35? Also, my tires are fine, all 6 of them. I'm simply curious.

Is it safe to put on your own car tires, or do you need to go to a shop? I need to get a new tire on my car because I've been driving on a donut and my mom keeps suggesting I just get a used tire since I don't have much money for a new tire right now. But when I priced used tires and the charge to have them put it on, I may as well buy a new tire! The only way for me to save is if my husband puts the tire on for me. Of course he doesn't have one of those pressurized machines that they have at the shop. Is it safe to drive on a tire for a long time that you just put on yourself?

how to buy a air compressor for car tires? I just want an air compressor for adding air to car tires so I don't want or need an expensive one. But I also want one that works and will add a few lbs at a time maybe 1 lb a minute or so, not hours.

How can you prevent a "thief" from releasing air from car tires? Our car parking is not really secure and I have no other alternative than this parking. Recently we have had people vandalizing car tires, releasing the air. Any ideas how to stop this? Anything else apart from selling the car?

Safest way to free car tires from ice? I don't have a garage, and have to park my car outside--after the last two ice storms in the Midwest, my tires have become frozen to the ground in about two or three inches of ice pack. What's the safest way to get my car free without damaging the tires or engine? Thanks!

How can I fix cupping problems with all four of my car tires? Must I replace them all? I have a 2006 Audi A3, outfitted with 4 Pirelli low profile tires. I found out too late that I should have rotated the tires every 4,000 miles to avoid "cupping" problems, which causes the tires to ride rough and noisy . According to a tire shop I must replace the set of tires to get rid of the noise and rough handling. Someone told me I could get the tires balanced while on the car to fix the problem but I'm not sure about that. Is there any dependable way to get the tire surface smooth again to eliminate the "cupping" problems?

What's the little triangle indicator found on the car tires for? if you haven't notice it, check it out now on your car tires.

What' the name of a steel structure that puncture car tires used in malls to avoid exit without paying? It's mainly used in shopping centers, malls, car dealers among others to prevent car theft and to avoid people run away with their cars with tickets unpaid. It's a folder steel device destroying the car tires.

What is the deal with filling car tires with nitrogen gas? I heard some people fill their car tires with nitrogen. why?

How can I dispose of car tires? We purchased property that use to be a salvage yard, we have cleaned up everything, except alot of old car tires. They are not on rims, just tires, where can we take them or who could use them? I understand they shred them up and use them to make things out of. Any ideas? We are located in Missouri

does anyone know what are the basic car tire sizes? or the most common sizes of tires used today? im going crazy looking everywhere online, but i cant find it. i just need to know the basic measurements of the most commonly used car tires. thanks.

How to get stains off my car tires? I know it sounds stupid but my front tires are stained and look brown instead of black. When i bought the car they were like this. I have tried armor all and stuff like that, and right after cleaning them, it looks like its gone and the tire looks black. but then soon after it turns brown again??? what could it be?? im a clean freak about my car and this really bothers me. im actually thinking about just buying new tires even though i cant afford it just beause i cant stand how they look.

if the recomended cold inflation for my car tires says 29 psi, what psi should i inflate it at the station? the gas station with the air pump is a few miles away, so obviously the tires wouldn't be cold. how much should i put in the tires if my car is recomended 29 psi cold inflated?

How can you tell if car tires are dry rotted? see more details? My friends' car has been sitting for 2 years, but the tires on them look brand new. The tires are not even flat, just low on a little air, and have excellent tread. So, how can you tell? I have to let someone else decide on the best answer cuz all were excellent! thanx folks, really appreciate it, Lauren

Is it important to straighten car tires after parking ?, I see some park and leave steering wheel not straight Is there any issue with the car being parked while the tires are not straight ?

I got a nail in one of my car tires and I need to replace one tire. Do I need to get the same model? I need to replace a tire on my car because it cannot be patched apparently (too close to the side wall). Tires were new in April so I do not want to buy four new ones. The tire that I buy as a replacement, is it okay to buy a similar tire as opposed to an exact match, because the tires that are on there were pretty expensive when I looked for them on the web and I would rather not spend in that range right now. If it is possible to just buy a similar tire, which specs would I definitely want to make sure were exactly the same and which ones would I have a little bit of leeway with? Thanks to anyone for their help!

Can I use a bike pump to add some air to car tires? Can I use my bike pump to add a couple psi to my car tires? They're probably at like 28-30psi and they need 32 so can it easily be done with a bike pump or what? Is it best to go with the recommended psi even if you want a little better handling and acceleration?

Do I need fancy tools to change my car tires? My winter tires have their own rims. I've been changing them on my own with the tools provided with the car with the basics I learned back in high school. What I don't have is a that "torque wrench" or whatever it was called that tells you how tight the bolt is fastened. Would it be a good idea to buy one?

How can I stop my dog from peeing in my car tires??? As soon I park my car in the garage, the dog pees the four tires.

Where are the clown car tires in Toontown? I have to find 4 clown car tires. Where are they?

How do I maintain my car tires? How do I check pressure? some questions about tires. i'm always self concious about my tires, if it's unaligned or not after running over small things... or if my tires have enough air or pressure or whatever. i know very little about cars. i'm gonna take a basic auto class soon, but i need your advices. so does the tires lose pressure by itself? i live in california where it's hot. so what am i supose to do? how do i take care of tires? when do i check? how do i check? and how often do you guys do stuff to ur tires? like fill up the pressure? or with air. i don't get it. at all. education me.

How much do 2004 Mazda 6 Car Tires cost on average? I'm looking to surprise my husband for Christmas with a Les Schwab Tire gift card/cash ...he needs at least 2 new tires but I am thinking of getting him enough money for 4, what would be a good amount?? I don't recall his car model # but its a v6 fully loaded.

Finding the coefficient of friction of car tires on road? We push a 2400 kg car with 145 N. Is it possible to find the coefficient of friction (static) of tires on road? We tried using F=coefficient of friction*mass*gravity, but it doesnt work because the wheels are spinning. How do we calculate the coefficient of friction of car tires on road?

Is it safe to rotate car tires? I want to rotate my car tires, i want to move the front ones to the back. I drive a 84 Toyota Celica, will this be safe?

What would make the inside of my car tires bald after only 18,000 miles? Car has All Wheel Drive. Tires have been rotated.

How do you find who takes locks off of car tires hubcaps when the key is lost.? My Daughter has a car that did not come with the key for her lugnuts when she bought the car. When she had a flat noone could remove the tire to fix it because they said she needs a key. Where do you get one is the million dollar question. Thanking you , A worried Mother

Has anyone experienced higher gas mileage by replacing the air in your car tires with pure nitrogen? The car dealership where I have my car serviced offers the " Branick Nitrogen Tire Inflation System" for about $10.00 per tire. Increased gas mileage is one of the benefits.

How fast does a car have to go for flames to follow the tires? fire, automobiles, commercials, science, physics, cars, tires, wheels

What are some good ways to recycle rubber car tires? A local green store has welcome mats made out of strips of car tire rubber. Any other ideas?

Can car tires be fully dyed a certain color? I saw the red dyed tires on pimp my ride to create the red smoke from the back of the car. Can this be made for the entire tire and possibly create a car of all the same color, I.E. Red tires/rims/body/interior/ect. literally everything.

Is nitrogen better for inflating car tires? A local tire store is selling nitrogen to inflate car tires. They advertise it as increasing gas mileage. This sounds like pure, unadulterated BS to me.

What kind of effect will having a higher load index tires on my car? The manufacturer of my car recommends tires with a tire load index of 93v but I see a sale for 97v. What kind of effects could that potentially introduce, if any? I will be changing all 4 at the same time.

Why can F1 car tires withstand the setup's but Nascar tires cannot? I posted a question a few hours ago (look it up) my gripe is that nothing is forcing Goodyear to create the best. The tire should not be the weakest part of a nascar car.

How do I find out what brand of tires I have on my car? How do I find out what brand of tires I have on my car? The tires size is 185-65-14, the tires don't have any brand name on the sides, just big letters STEEL BELTED, and says in smaller letters all season. But I don't see the brand name. How do I find out what brand are they?

What is the right tire pressure for replacement tires on my car? I have a 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. We have replaced some of the tires, while others are original. The door panel says that the tire pressure should be 26/29 for front/back, but the tires look really deflated at that rate. Does the pressure recommendation increase as cars & tires age? All of the tires have a maximum pressure of about 35-40.

How much does it cost to replace 2 car tires? I have a 2001 Audi A4 and ran over a huge rock while taking a sharp turn and blew both of my right tires. Any idea how much this will cost to replace? Is it possible to do myself? Whats the best way to save money on this?

Does using Nitrogen in your car tires make for a better ride? Or is this just more car jive?

How do you use air pumps for your car's tires? I've only had a car for like 5 months, and one time I tried putting air into my airs at the gas station. I dunno if I was doing it right. Do I have to pull the little trigger on the pump? Should I be able to hear any noise while putting air into the tires? I bought a tire pressure gauge so I'll know what the tire pressure is.

How close to the maximum should i pump up my car tires for maximum fuel efficiency? The max on my car is 44 PSI. How close to the maximum would you recommend without risking danger when driving? Im not anywhere near the max at the moment...

What are the advantages of using other gases for pumping in your car tires? There's this one shop at my area that doesn't inflate tires using air. But instead, use nitrogen. Is there really a difference? The price is just slightly higher and is worth the curiosity drive but what advantages does it have over regular air? And can other types of gases be used instead of nitrgoen and air? How about helium? Or Hyrdrogen? How about Carbon? Or, heck, even methane?

Is it safe or a good idea to buy used car tires? I have a 89 Acura Legend that needs tires but needs lots of engine work too. New tires cost $70 each and used cost $20. I am on a budget but want to be safe.

What happens to the rubber that wears off of our car tires? Consider all the rubber and other material that has worn off of our tires for nearly 100 years of driving and been washed into our eco-system. what effect does this have on our environment?

Is it bad to have high air pressure in car tires? My tires were low on pressure so I put air in and now it says they have high pressure, is it bad?

Car tires getting stuck to icy curb? I was just wondering if it is true that if you park your car too close to a curb when it is snowing (we have about 6 inches already) that your cars tires can get stuck to an icy curb. I can't see this being true, but my friend insists that it is Any truth to this?

What types of things/actions are damaging to your car tires? Also, do cattleguards ruin your tires?

Do monster car tires help increase gas mileage? I figure that a single rotation of one of those huge tires will cover at least 4 times (maybe more, just guessing) more ground than the average tire. However, it might actually use more gas to turn a tire that size? Does anyone know?

Where can I go to get air in my car tires? I've been to plenty of gas stations looking for air pumps and it seems like nobody has them. The one gas station I found with one has been broken for over a week. I need like 10 psi in all my tires so any advice is helpful.

What causes scuff marks on the outside of car tires? At speeds of 50 MPH or higher my front tires vibrate. Now I am noticing scufff marks.

What is the sales tax in florida? Are there any special taxes/fees on car tires there? Im going to florida on vacation and am buying a set of tires while there. Are there any special fees? What is the state sales tax there?

Is there any advantage to filling street car tires with nitrogen? I realize why racers fill their tires with nitrogen, but will it actually do anything for everyday driving?