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Archive for April, 2010
Friday, April 30th, 2010
It sounds like a joke, but it most certainly is not. There’s something that you can find at most Auto Stores called “Fix-A-Flat” & it comes in a can. It’s safe to carry in your car whether it’s cold or hot outside; so I’m guessing all you really need to do is find out is how to use it (:
1. Pull over to a safe area where there’s no cars coming at you & get the can.
2. Screw the can onto your Valve Stem & you’ll start to hear your tire fill with air.
3. When it’s done filling up with air, drive your car as soon as you can so that the sealant can circulate evenly inside the tire.
I’m sure they sell these at Used Tire Equipment Shops & random Used Tire Shops , also. Whenever you have a chance, take your car to a tire shop so they can repair it professionally (:
How cool, huh?
Mykalanne.
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Here are some random facts that you should know:

-Check your Tire Pressure on your California Used Tires , Utah Used Tires , etc.; every 2-4 Weeks; if you can.
-If your Transmission is Automatic, service it every 15,000-30,000 miles.
-When your air filter is dirty, you get poor fuel efficiency.
-Change your oil every 3,000 miles !
-The Timing Belt needs to be changed 60,000 miles.
-Make sure if you know if you have Specialty Tires or not.
& I think that should be good, right?
Thanks for reading,
Mykalanne.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
We all know it takes a while to break in the new tires that you bought from that Wholesale Used Tires place , so here are some steps to help guide you through what you need to do (:
1. Stay away from dirt roads, gravel roads, construction sites, etc.
2. Don’t accelerate too fast & don’t brake too hard.
3. Never go above 50 Miles Per Hour (I know the sign is Danish, but just bare with me).
4. Stay away from Automatic Car Washes.
Hopefully this has helped you .. somewhat. If anything, you can read this article: Break in Your New Tires & that should be more clear (:
Thanks for reading,
Mykalanne.
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Do you think it’s time to change your tires, but you have no idea how old they are? No problem, that’s the exact reason why I’m here: to help you with these fascinating questions.
Remember this is only going to be something that you go by; your tires may have completely different numbers, okay? Most Used Tire Shops & Manufacturers imprint this on their wheels : Let’s say you have DOT U2LL LMLR 5107 around the rim on your tire, okay? DOT stands for Department of Transportation; which really isn’t that important. The “51” means it was made the 51st week of the 2007 year. Easy, right? Let’s try another: DOT EJ8J DFM 408. The 40 means the 40th week & the “8” means the 8th year of the decade. I think that one is a little more complicated.
Anyway, I hope this helps (:
Here for your tire needs,
Mykalanne.
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
A lot of people overlook the way their tires look & usually say “It’s no big deal”; but it is.

1. When your tire is worn out, it usually produces more of a heat build-up; which eventually leads to your tire literally failing on you when you’re driving.
2. The more tread you have on your tire, the more immune it is to a puncture.
3. The less tread you have on your tire, the more likely you are to hydroplane when it rains.
4. If your balance & alignment is off, that can also wear out tire tread.
5. When your tires don’t have a lot of tread left, your lovely little tires are more likely to be seriously under-inflated; which means it can have a major impact on steering, braking, & even the mileage you get with your gas.
6. Make sure you know if you have 18″ Used Tires or whichever size you have so you know how much tread is supposed to be on it.
Hopefully this helps,
Mykalanne.
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
There is no doubt that if you’ve hydroplaned before, you know it’s extremely scary. Hydroplaning is when you lose control of steering & braking when it’s raining. The water that’s on the road blocks the contact your tire should have with the road; which then eventually leads to your car sliding across the road, literally.
It’s common sense to drive slower than normal on days when it’s raining; or even sprinkling. The more tread you have on your tire, the more resistant your tires will be to hydroplaning. This doesn’t mean that you have to change your tires every time it rains, just be sure to check the tread every now & then; like every couple weeks, or even once or twice a month. It doesn’t matter if you have Firestone Used Tires or Continental Used Tires ; every tire is prone to Hydroplaning.
Be safe out there!
Mykalanne.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
There is nothing more important to all of us here at All-Used-Tires.com than your safety. Because of this, I’ve put together some safety tips that will help you with your new / used tires & should stay with you for wherever you go:
1. Check your Tire Pressure regularly.
2. Take care of your Under-Inflated Tires immediately.
3. Never forget the Spare.
4. Inspect the tread & even wear of your tire often.
5. Examine tire damage.
6. Keep your tires Balanced.
7. Buy the right tire for your vehicle.
8. Never stall to swap a damaged or worn out tire.
Be sure you use our Tire Request to be sure you get the right wheel. Hopefully this doesn’t seem like a lot of work; because it really isn’t (:
Always here for your tire needs,
Mykalanne.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
A tubeless tire is simply a tire without a tube. There are special tires & rims manufactured for this type of tire; they are built so when they are put together, they create an airtight seal. The good thing about these Tubeless Tires is that there is no rapid loss in pressure when you happen to puncture it with something sharp (obviously) by accident. The item that punctured the tire either stays in the tire & sometimes seals itself; or it can be displaced which causes the tire to lose its air little by little.
In order to have that special airtight seal, the tire & rim must always be perfectly clean (specifically in the contact area). If you ever puncture one of these Tubeless Tires, the hole can often be repaired with your average patch; but since the hole is really hard to find most of the time, I would suggest to place a standard tube inside your tire to repair the puncture.
Who knew there’d be Tubeless Tires, huh? I guess you can say they’re considered to be Specialty Tires that you can probably find at a Used Tire Recycling place, but let’s not get carried away with the “Special” part.
Thanks for reading,
Mykalanne. (:
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
Do you happen to know the size of your tire? If not, that’s totally fine; that just makes two of us.
Let’s pretend your tire says something like “225/50R16”. The first number that you see would be the width (225). The second number is considered to be the profile of the tire (50). Last, but most definitely not least; “R16” is the actual size of your 16″ Used Tires .. or wheel. So say you need a new rim or hubcap, when they ask you for the size, you’d simply say, “I need a 16 inch _______.” 
Please keep in mind that this is only an example & all tires have different numbers; this is only something to refer to, but if you have any questions, you can look for Tires by Size on our All-Used-Tires.com site (:
It’s easy right?
Mykalanne.
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Solid Tires are basically the tires that you see on vehicles like forklifts, baby carriages, & even golf carts. They are “Non-Pneumatic”; which means that they are not filled with air like your typical tires.
Solid Tires were specifically designed by specific Manufacturers for industrial vehicles that usually transfer heavy loads from one place to another. Although these wheels give the impression that they can withstand any heavy load & any heavy condition, that is not always the case. Since they’re not filled with air, they are not very sturdy & sometimes roll over when they are on uneven surfaces. I think industries actually get them from Used Tire Recycling places so they can save money .. which is a pretty smart thing to do.
Either way, if they work for industrial vehicles & regular baby carriages, then I’m sure they’ll work for you… if you happen to use them the right way. The only way you’d be able to use these Solid Tires is if you were always driving on a black top surface that’s smooth & is free of bumps; so I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Talk to you soon!
Mykalanne.
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