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Tire Maintenance for Beginners

posted on 2/13/2018 11:59:00 AM

How much do you remember about tire maintenance from your driver’s education class? I bet you don’t remember much. Most courses cover the rules of the road, not how to maintain a vehicle. As a new driver, there are many things to learn. Taking care of your car is one of those things. Let’s start with the one part of your vehicle that touches the road, your tires. That’s right, your tires are the only part of your vehicle that actually touch the road. That makes them ...

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Be Aware of Your Spare

posted on 2/4/2018 4:41:00 PM

Do you have a spare tire in your car? If you have to think twice about that question, I bet you either don’t have one or the spare you have needs attention. Your spare tire is one of the most important accessories on your vehicle, but it is often the most neglected. If you never check your spare tire, it might not be useful when you need it. Here are some general steps you should take to make sure your spare tire will be ready when disaster strikes. Brick Painter>> &n...

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What you Need to Know Before Buying New Tires

posted on 2/4/2018 4:36:00 PM

I can think of several things I would rather buy, but it looks like a new set of tires is going to be at the top of the list. There are many factors to consider before making this investment. Here is a quick guide to finding, buying, and maintaining your new tires. Do you need new tires? Take a close look at your tires and determine if you actually need new tires. Tread is the best place to look. You can measure the depth using an old penny or by looking at the tread wear indicators b...

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Cooper Tire Wins Two Global 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Awards

posted on 1/2/2018 9:31:00 AM

The Cooper Evolution H/T™, an all-season highway tire for the U.S. market, has earned a 2017 GOOD DESIGN® award. The GOOD DESIGN® award is one of the world’s most prestigious and longest-standing design award programs recognizing the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product and graphic designs produced around the world. (Photo: Business Wire)December 20, 2017 10:00 AM Eastern Standard TimeFINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire announced today that the Cooper ...

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A Brief Explanation of Tire Information

posted on 12/6/2017 1:31:00 PM

Ever wonder what the designations stamped on your tire sidewall actually mean? We’d like to break it down for you.Let’s take for instance, “P195/60R15 87S”. This is a full service description of a tire.In this case, “87S” denotes a tire’s load capacity and speed rating. The higher the number, the greater the load capacity – an 87 load capacity means that tire can support 1,201 pounds. Speed ratings range from L (75 mph) through V (149 mph), and an ...

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Why Are My Brakes Squealing?

posted on 12/6/2017 1:26:39 PM

Short-lived noise can be an indication of rust, snow, rain, or other things that can get on the rotors, especially after the car has sat awhile. None of these is a cause for concern, if the noise disappears after a few uses of the brake pedal. Frequent Brake Noise A persistent noise does indicate brake wear, and is an indicator of brake wear. When you experience continuous & frequent brake sounds or handling changes, replace your brakes. If you do not, it will always cost you more money in th...

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I Want To Put Bigger Rims On My Vehicle

posted on 12/6/2017 12:43:00 PM

Larger rims are often a desirable look on certain vehicle makes and models. They can produce an extremely different stance and state presence for the vehicle.Changing Rim DiameterWhen changing the rim diameter to something larger than is specified by the owner’s manual, you will need to reduce the size of the wheel, to compensate the change in height. Changing will require a change in tires as well. When you move to a larger wheel diameter (such as from 17 to 18 inches), you need tires to ...

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Do UHP Tires Make A Difference?

posted on 12/6/2017 11:53:00 AM

As the Passenger Touring market starts to bleed more and more with the UHP market, tires are starting to show up in the market places as hybridized tires. Having the best features of a touring tire, and likewise, for a performance tire. Who doesn’t want a car that handles great around corners, and lasts 60,000 miles? Automakers are as good as anyone when it comes to understanding consumer wants. Many automobiles (Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Camaro, Corvette, Impala, infiniti, Mustang, Nissan Alt...

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UTQG Ratings

posted on 12/6/2017 10:18:00 AM

The sidewall of a tire includes lots of important information. Some of it is obvious and other parts of it require some research. Consider the UTQG rating, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grade. Tire Expert Near Me>>What are UTQG ratings?This system is an American creation and is a way to help consumers make more informed tire-buying decisions. Each tire manufacturer has its own tire grade for tread wear, traction and temperature. These numbers makes up the UTQG rating. The system is...

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What Should I Look For When Inspecting My Tires?

posted on 12/6/2017 10:08:51 AM

Regular maintenance on tires is as important as an oil change. The best way to avoid an unexpected blowout while driving is to manually inspect your tires regularly. When inspecting your tires, look for: Uneven Tread Wear The three main reasons tires wear quicker than their rating or unevenly is underinflation, misalignment, and improper balancing. Uneven tread wear is as slight as one tread having a different tread depth than the other, a rippled pattern of high and low wear, or exposed steel...

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Tire Maintenance for Beginners

Be Aware of Your Spare

What you Need to Know Before Buying New Tires

Cooper Tire Wins Two Global 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Awards

A Brief Explanation of Tire Information

Why Are My Brakes Squealing?

I Want To Put Bigger Rims On My Vehicle

Do UHP Tires Make A Difference?

UTQG Ratings

What Should I Look For When Inspecting My Tires?

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