Find your tire size. For this all you need to do is look at the side of your current tire. You will see something that looks like 235/70R16 or 155/65R13. Copy this number down to look up your tire. For some vehicles you can actually just shop by your vehicle’s make and model and the online retailer will know the standard sizing. Be aware however that some vehicles are produced with multiple tire specifications so you can not always rely on the retailer to supply the size for you. Give it a try if you are not near your vehicle but your best bet is to just note the size from the tires on your vehicle.
You should also learn to read your tires for signs of wear and age. For the ordinary vehicles that are driven daily, a normal tire tread life is five to seven years. However, an RV, which sits parked for the most part of the year, may have its treads still looking new five years on. As much as you may not feel the urge to replace them, riding on tires more than five years old greatly increases the chances of tire blowout. The natural aging, as well as the ozone wear, may cause the tire rubber to crack making it more vulnerable to bursting.
Keep in mind that junkyards are similar to swap meets in that most prices are negotiable. This is especially true when you’re buying parts that are not in good condition. Ask for a discount or offer a lower price. Junkyards will often agree just to move the inventory. That being said, you can expect to pay nearly half of the cost of a new part. For example, a water pump for a BMW 740i may cost $140 new. Expect to pay $70 (in cash) at the junkyard.
Eat healthy (somewhat) – we’re not suggesting diets are for road trips. But someone once said that the best way to feel “terrible” on a road trip is to eat “terrible”. Substitute your own appropriate words, there. You want to enjoy yourself on your trip. Just take along some fresh fruit or small things like that, to keep you from having to snack on gas station Bugles. You’ll feel better, plus it will give you an excuse not to hold back from that great local fare you’ll be trying at lunch or dinner.
Tires tend to have a lifespan meaning that they should be replaced after a certain period of time. Most manufacturers say that complete tire replacements should be done after around 5 to 10 years. This is because prolonged use compromises the makeup of the tire. This therefore means that to prevent accidents, invest in complete spare tire replacement after around 6 years after buying the car.
2010 tsx acura The only special tool that you may need is a torque wrench and jack stands, if you don’t have a hydraulic jack. This one time investment of these two items is well worth the cost of doing your tires a few times a year.
Local conditions — If you live where it seldom snows, then the type of tires you choose will vary from what a person in the snow belt would choose. For the latter category, high performance all-season tires should do. For people who live where winter precipitation is frequent, then severe snow service tires are a must. These tires are branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol and are the types of tires driven on European highways.
All season tires on the other hand are a general purpose tire, depending on the brand most of these types of tires are rated for longevity and typically have mileage ratings from 40,000 miles to 80,000 miles. Keep in mind that these are ratings and not guaranteed, remember the mileage you get out of a set of tires totally depends on some important factors such as driving conditions, weight of vehicle, vehicle alignment and driving habits. All season tires are made to handle what we call here in Vermont three seasons and are not usually very well in the snow.