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 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 on Aug 19, 2008 - 15 answers

What is wrong with my car? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Nov 1, 2007 - 30 answers

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

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

What are the toughest tubes I can get for my (most likely) inappropriate bike tires? [more inside]
posted 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 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 on May 12, 2007 - 19 answers

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

Do wet riding conditions increase the chance of getting a flat tire?
posted 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 on Oct 28, 2006 - 62 answers

Question about difference between tire tread styles on front and rear. [more inside]
posted 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 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 on Oct 20, 2005 - 7 answers

Bikefilter: got any tips for rolling on recalcitrant clinchers? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 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.
posted on Nov 3, 2004 - 2 answers

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 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 on Feb 1, 2004 - 8 answers