Information on Auto Tire Ratings http://autotireratings.com Choosing and maintaining your tires Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:19:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 hi I need help removing my hubcaps on a 1986 buick centry …? http://autotireratings.com/removing-tire-hubcaps/hi-i-need-help-removing-my-hubcaps-on-a-1986-buick-centry/ http://autotireratings.com/removing-tire-hubcaps/hi-i-need-help-removing-my-hubcaps-on-a-1986-buick-centry/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:19:12 +0000 admin http://autotireratings.com/?p=12 ]]> http://autotireratings.com/removing-tire-hubcaps/hi-i-need-help-removing-my-hubcaps-on-a-1986-buick-centry/feed/ 1 What is the problem with having tires of different speed ratings? http://autotireratings.com/auto-tire-ratings/what-is-the-problem-with-having-tires-of-different-speed-ratings/ http://autotireratings.com/auto-tire-ratings/what-is-the-problem-with-having-tires-of-different-speed-ratings/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:37:41 +0000 admin http://autotireratings.com/?p=4 Continue reading →]]> I have read that you should not mix and match speed ratings. I understand that an "H" rated tire can't handle the speeds that a "V" rated tire can, BUT what is the real problem with having 1 "V" rated tire and 3 "H" rated tires on my car. I do not even antisipate hitting the speeds of an "H" rated tire, let alone a "V" rated tire.

Is there any thing to worry about if I have the 1 "V" rated tire on my car, as far as handling and wear?

]]> http://autotireratings.com/auto-tire-ratings/what-is-the-problem-with-having-tires-of-different-speed-ratings/feed/ 1 I need to buy new tires for my car but I’m not sure what kind i should get or how to go about buying them? http://autotireratings.com/buying-new-car-tires/i-need-to-buy-new-tires-for-my-car-but-im-not-sure-what-kind-i-should-get-or-how-to-go-about-buying-them/ http://autotireratings.com/buying-new-car-tires/i-need-to-buy-new-tires-for-my-car-but-im-not-sure-what-kind-i-should-get-or-how-to-go-about-buying-them/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:25:22 +0000 admin http://autotireratings.com/?p=5 Continue reading →]]> I need to buy new tires for my car, a 98 Civic. The tires i have now are completely bald but i'm not too knowledgeable about cars and i don't know how to go about getting them (plus i don't want to get ripped off or coerced into buying something i don't need). Fisrt, if i go to a place like sears or firestone do i need an appointment (because i'd want them to install them too) or do i just show up? Also, what would a good tire be for driving in Houston? What are some reliable tires, etc? Basically, i'm completely clueless when it come to my car and need some feedback on tires.

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Before changing flat tires, the hubcap has to come off. Learn how to take off the hubcap in this free instructional video.

]]> http://autotireratings.com/car-tire-maintenance/car-tire-maintenance-how-to-remove-a-hubcap/feed/ 0 Basic Car Care : How Tire Sizes Work http://autotireratings.com/car-tire-size-information/basic-car-care-how-tire-sizes-work/ http://autotireratings.com/car-tire-size-information/basic-car-care-how-tire-sizes-work/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:03:14 +0000 admin http://autotireratings.com/?p=16 Continue reading →]]>

The inches used to describe tire size refer to the diameter of the tire’s rims, and the recommended size of tires should always be used. Discover how tire sizes work and how wrong sizes can be detrimental with tips from a mechanic in this free car-care and automotive maintenance video.

]]> http://autotireratings.com/car-tire-size-information/basic-car-care-how-tire-sizes-work/feed/ 23 Is a tire alignment necessary for car maintenance or only when you need it? http://autotireratings.com/car-tire-maintenance/is-a-tire-alignment-necessary-for-car-maintenance-or-only-when-you-need-it/ http://autotireratings.com/car-tire-maintenance/is-a-tire-alignment-necessary-for-car-maintenance-or-only-when-you-need-it/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:38:19 +0000 admin http://autotireratings.com/?p=6 Continue reading →]]> I went to Tire Kingdom recently and they tried to persuade me to get a tire alignment as part of my car's maintenance. But it handles just fine and I don't really have any problems with the steering. The tires themselves are okay, too. Were they just trying to scam me or are tire alignments really a preventative maintenance procedure?

]]> http://autotireratings.com/car-tire-maintenance/is-a-tire-alignment-necessary-for-car-maintenance-or-only-when-you-need-it/feed/ 1 Cleaning tires make them stop leaking? http://autotireratings.com/cleaning-car-tires/cleaning-tires-make-them-stop-leaking/ http://autotireratings.com/cleaning-car-tires/cleaning-tires-make-them-stop-leaking/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:01:20 +0000 admin http://autotireratings.com/?p=10 I've got a slow leak in my car tires. They are aluminum rims.My father is telling me to take them in and they will clean them. Will this stop the leak?

]]> http://autotireratings.com/cleaning-car-tires/cleaning-tires-make-them-stop-leaking/feed/ 1 How important are Tire Valve Stem Caps in retaining tire air pressure? http://autotireratings.com/checking-air-pressure-in-tires/how-important-are-tire-valve-stem-caps-in-retaining-tire-air-pressure/ http://autotireratings.com/checking-air-pressure-in-tires/how-important-are-tire-valve-stem-caps-in-retaining-tire-air-pressure/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:02:44 +0000 admin http://autotireratings.com/?p=8 Continue reading →]]> I was wondering if anyone knew how important tire valve stem caps were in maintaining inflation pressure in auto tires? I noticed one of my tires losing air slowly (from 30 psi to 21 psi in about a week) and this tire (unlike the other three) also had a missing tire valve stem cap. I've just replaced it, and was wondering if a missing valve stem cap caused faster loss of tire pressure.

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Learn the speed ratings for tires when buying new tires buying new tires with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

]]> http://autotireratings.com/auto-tire-ratings/tips-for-buying-tires-tire-speed-rating-tips/feed/ 0 How often should the tires be checked for tread wear? http://autotireratings.com/checking-car-tire-tread-wear/how-often-should-the-tires-be-checked-for-tread-wear/ http://autotireratings.com/checking-car-tire-tread-wear/how-often-should-the-tires-be-checked-for-tread-wear/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:49:41 +0000 admin http://autotireratings.com/?p=9 Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly?

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