Is tire pressure different if you measure with wheel off the car (as compared to when it is on the car and holding the weight of the car)?
posted by chefscotticus on Sep 18, 2009 - 67 answers

Front-wheel drive car. Back tires worn and will be replaced. Front tires okay for now. Where should the new tires go? [more inside]
posted by Opposite George on Sep 15, 2009 - 25 answers

Car shakes at 55 mph. What service do I need? [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig on Jul 30, 2009 - 21 answers

What is the recommended tire pressure for a '98 Buick Regal?
posted by furiousxgeorge on Jun 28, 2009 - 7 answers

I have a tire that keeps losing pressure rapidly. In a car with front wheel drive, would it be safer to have the tire on the front, or the back? At least until the tire can be replaced. [more inside]
posted by Malice on May 17, 2009 - 18 answers

Nissan Altima filter: I have a '97 Altima. There is a noise coming from(I believe) the rear left tire. [more inside]
posted by Epsilon-minus semi moron on Feb 11, 2009 - 11 answers

What is the best and cheapest way to fix a flat tire? [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on Jan 19, 2009 - 19 answers

My 2002 VW Jetta has a flat tire, the hubcap requires a special key to remove it, and I can't seem to find the key. Can someone tell or show me what I'm looking for? (It's our first flat in this car, and the manual doesn't show it clearly.) If I call roadside assistance to change the tire, and I can't find the key, will they likely have a key with them?
posted by Horace Rumpole on Jan 15, 2009 - 17 answers

Are "low rolling resistance" tires a worthwhile investment? And how should I go about finding them? How much more should I pay for this type of tire? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Sep 30, 2008 - 6 answers

How do you choose tires for a car? In particular, what is the best deal on all-season long lasting tires for a 2004 Toyota Matrix XR Front Wheel Drive, size 215/50/R17 in Southern Ontario. [more inside]
posted by Chuckles on Aug 19, 2008 - 15 answers

What is wrong with my car? [more inside]
posted by amro on Aug 14, 2008 - 31 answers

Where can I get rid of a old donut-type spare tire? The tire shop won't take it because it has a rim. [more inside]
posted by ilyanassa on Jun 27, 2008 - 10 answers

So I got a flat tire on my 1984 toyota corolla. I just got my rear tires replaced two months ago and the flat was one of them. I went to get it replaced because I figured it was a defect or something. The shop told me it was my fault because of snow chains. Problem is... I haven't used snow chains on them... [more inside]
posted by pontouf on Apr 14, 2008 - 9 answers

This car is a '97 Toyota and it was was functioning well when parked. It had a flat tire and has been parked in my driveway for three weeks. When I went to change the flat today, I could not get the wheel off. To be clear, the lug nuts all came of relatively easily, but the rim seems to be melded/rusted onto the axle. What do I do? Crowbar? Chisel? Dynamite?
posted by OlderThanTOS on Nov 1, 2007 - 30 answers

BuffaloFilter: Where should I go for discount tires? [more inside]
posted by smitt on Oct 28, 2007 - 4 answers

How do nails/screws get stuck in tires? [more inside]
posted by atlman on Oct 11, 2007 - 14 answers

What are the toughest tubes I can get for my (most likely) inappropriate bike tires? [more inside]
posted by Bengston on Sep 11, 2007 - 10 answers

I've got to replace my front tires, so I have some dumb tire shop questions. [more inside]
posted by zek on Aug 5, 2007 - 7 answers

How long can I drive on a temporary (light-weight) spare tire? What are the dangers involved? [more inside]
posted by es_de_bah on May 12, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me understand what's wrong with my new bicycle tire. [more inside]
posted by selfnoise on May 10, 2007 - 10 answers

Do wet riding conditions increase the chance of getting a flat tire?
posted by Chuckles on Dec 11, 2006 - 17 answers

[PhysicsFilter] In movies, when a tire comes off of a speeding car, it begins to move faster than the car. Why does the velocity increase? [more inside]
posted by spiderskull on Oct 28, 2006 - 62 answers

Question about difference between tire tread styles on front and rear. [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Sep 24, 2006 - 9 answers

My current Fuji road bike has 700x23 tires that have worn out. When replacing tires, do I need exactly the same size or could I go for a 700x25 or a 700x20? What might the difference be? Are there particular tire brands/models that are ideal for durability and general city biking?
posted by cubby on Aug 14, 2006 - 10 answers

The car rental company wants money and I don't want to pay. Does it get any simpler? Well, it gets more complicated - I've been told the country in question reimburses for pothole damage and I like the idea of them paying much more than me paying. But is it true? [more inside]
posted by phearlez on Oct 20, 2005 - 7 answers

Bikefilter: got any tips for rolling on recalcitrant clinchers? [more inside]
posted by adamrice on Oct 7, 2005 - 12 answers

My Daughter had a slow leak in one of her tires. A repututable neighborhood gas station identified the problem as a small nail as the cause for the leak and recommended a PLUG. I want to insure my Daughter is safe; therefore I ask is plugging a tire a good idea?
posted by Mckoan1 on Sep 18, 2005 - 16 answers

I am going on a trip tomorrow, and taking my friend's small tent trailer. I have been told that you need to adjust your pressure when towing, but my tires do not have any indication on them of what this should be. Is it higher or lower? By how much generally... 20psi, 10psi? Any help would be appreciated.
posted by TheFeatheredMullet on Sep 3, 2005 - 12 answers

I have a 2001 Honda Accord and I am in the process of purchasing new tires. The inside tag inside my driver's door tells me that tires shoud be inflated to 32 PSI or so. Does this rating only apply the OEM tire or any brand of tire? Also, I've noticed that my dealership has been overinflating my tires to 37 PSI. Is there a reason for that? [more inside]
posted by huy_le on May 29, 2005 - 15 answers

I nailed a pothole yesterday, and when I got back to my place, I noticed a sizeable bulge in the sidewall. Would I be OK to drive it for a few days? Whats my risk of blowout?
posted by Mach5 on Mar 31, 2005 - 16 answers

SmallEngineFilter: My 49cc 4-stroke scooter runs at half the speed it did before replacing a tire and a spark plug. [more inside]
posted by IshmaelGraves on Nov 3, 2004 - 1 answer

It's time to retire! So what are the ins and outs of buying new tires for my car? To me, one tire pretty much looks like another, and aside from "high performance" and "retreads," I don't really know what makes one tire better than another.
posted by crunchland on Aug 11, 2004 - 19 answers

I've recently taken my truck out of active service and am only driving about once a week, often less. The tires always seem to be low when I do take it out. It's not the first time I've noticed an infrequently-used car losing tire pressure. Why does this happen? And what can I do to ensure that, if I put my car into long-term storage, it doesn't wind up with 4 complete flats?
posted by scarabic on Feb 1, 2004 - 8 answers