A tire's most important job is to carry the load required of it, and the load range/ply rating branded on the tire's sidewall indicates how much load the tire is designed to carry (at a specific pressure). Whenever changing tire sizes or from one tire type to another, it's important to ensure...
Why do we change our tires and wheels? Aside from necessity, most of us do it for performance, comfort and style. But to be sure our tires are performing properly and that we're rolling comfortably and in style, we'll need to correctly install our new tires and wheels. Here's a few tips from us...
So you finally got your wheel and tire package and are ready to mount them up and hit the streets. While you're eager to get those first miles on your brand new wheels and tires, taking a few moments to confirm the installation is done correctly can ensure trouble-free operation. Torquing lug...
Detailed Application Instructions Helpful Hints PaintSystem has a shelf life of 18 months and must be used between 56-70°F (13-21°C). Higher temperatures will cause paint to harden faster than normal. Once the paint and reactor are mixed, there are only 4-6 hours working time....
With PIAA Silicone Ceramic Wiper Prior to wiper use, prepare windshield according to the instructions included in the Windshield Preparation Kit. Run blades "dry" for 5 minutes to complete windshield preparation. This spreads initial silicone coating on the...
Can you? Or, should you? The simple answer is — no you shouldn't. Summer performance tires are simply not designed for near- or below-freezing temperatures. Here's a quick explanation of why. Summer performance tires feature tread rubber compounds engineered to provide traction in warm...
Use our Tire Service/Maintenance Record (PDF) to log tire rotations, seasonal tire changeovers and tire-related vehicle services. This type of record is often helpful if warranty consideration is ever necessary.Download the Tire Service/Maintenance Record (PDF) In December, 2014, the White...
Using white rubber to add style to a tire's sidewall dates back into the early 1900s. In those days, the white rubber of wide, whitewall tires not only added style, but also acted as the sidewall's outer protective layer. While most current tires feature black sidewall styling, selected...
Continental has developed a ContiForceContact "care and feeding" brochure to help drivers get the best performance out of their tires. Download the ContiForceContact Care and Maintenance Guide (PDF)
While rubber's physical and chemical properties make it an ideal raw material to use in the production of pneumatic tires, extreme and/or long-term exposure to cold, heat, ozone, oxygen and sunlight will eventually rob rubber of its elasticity. This means all tires will eventually age out,...
BFGoodrich has developed a g-Force R1, g-Force R1 S and g-Force Rival "care and feeding" brochure to help drivers get the best performance out of their g-Force tires. Download The g-Force Family Control Manual (PDF)
One of our team members bought a used Ford F-150 Super Cab 4WD pickup. While preparing his truck for a Canadian vacation, he dropped the spare tire from under the truck bed to set its inflation pressure and check its condition. When he did, he saw that the full-size, Original Equipment...
Diagonal tread wear is intermittent angled wear across the face and all of the way around the circumference of rear tires. It is caused by incorrect rear wheel toe settings that direct the tires to follow a path slightly different than the vehicle. Uneven and unusual tire wear patterns...
Tire compounds are made up of a combination of natural and synthetic rubbers, as well as carbon black and other chemicals. This makes their rubber compounds susceptible to damage from direct contact with gasoline, oil and antifreeze, as well as solvents often found in family garages. Extra care...
Have you noticed that during a straight-line panic stop, a driver's pressure on the brake pedal can be so intense it locks up the brakes and causes the vehicle to skid? One stop with the brakes locked will wear a flat-spot in the tread that will render a tire unserviceable. Panic stops...
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