In a study, the NHTSA said that there are too many people on the road that are driving with 16″ Used Tires that are bald; & the local gas stations aren’t really making this problem any better. Statistics researched by the NHTSA state that an approximate 9% of passenger cars that you see on the road today have at least one bald tire; there are a lot of gas stations that don’t provide the air pumps that they’re supposed to. 

14% of gas stations in the United States do not have air pumps or malfunctioning pumps. Not only that, the pumps that do have air pumps do not always have the pressure gauges that should go along with it .. which is a “no-no”. 

In July 2001 - which was NINE years ago - the NHTSA regulated that all vehicles need to have Tire Pressure Monitoring & Warning Systems in Passenger Cars & Light Trucks.

Now you’re totally safe !

Off to the gas station,
Mykalanne.

Do your New & Kumho Used Tires keep going flat & you have no idea why? Here are some things that you should check : 

1. Inflate your tire / wheel so it’s at 40 PSI. 

2. Either buy or make a mixture of soapy water & spray it onto your tires & wheels. 

3. Mark the areas where the bubbles appear with a tire crayon. 

4. If some leaks in the wheel are found after this is done, do the steps above to reseal the tire (: 

The main reason why a Modular Wheel / Tire leaks is because the person that is changing or changed the tire stuck their tire spoon into the silicone seal & evidently damaged it during the mounting of the tire. So just be sure you trust the person that is changing your tire (:

Off to my Grandpa’s house,
                                          Mykalanne.

According to their website, Q Tires is a new technology for tires that is supposed to keep you & your family ultra safe during the dangerous Winter Seasons. They claimed to have manufactured the very first All-Season Tire that has deployable & withdrawing studs that you would normally use for the Icy & Snow covered roads; which means you would no longer have to use New or Used Winter Tires . I think the term that they would prefer to describe their tires is “Cooperative” or “Versatile”. 

The whole way this works goes a little something like this:

These wheels have a wireless & driver activated technology, right? Okay, this lets the stud “appear” when it senses ice or snow on the road; & when there is nothing on the road except the gravel or cement or whatever you drive on, it retracts them automatically! It’s like it does all of the work for you! 

This new technology is supposed to rid of road damage that is normally caused by permanent studs. So .. is it a good thing or a bad thing? Is it worth all of that money? You decide because I live in California where there’s no snow (:

Waiting for your response,
Mykalanne.

Do you ever wonder why your New & Used Tires have the little grooves in the tires? Me, too; which is the exact reason why I decided to share my findings with you.

If the tires were just to be bald & smooth, there would be no traction when you drive in the rain or wet surfaces; therefore, you’d be moving & slipping all over the place. That’s the exact reason why your Dunlop Used Tires have tread-no one wants you to be slipping all over the place, crashing into poles, & making everyone late to work; that’d be selfish! When they have the small grooves, it channels away the water from the Contact Patch- which is where the rubber meets the surface that you’re driving on. 

If you drive a Sports Car, your New or Used Tires have a very aggressive tread wear because the main purpose of having a Sports Car is to have a better handling “feeling”; & how are you going to do that if your tire has no tread ! .. Right? 

Learning something new everyday, 
Mykalanne.

If you didn’t already know, Yokohama Used Tires & Yokohama New Tires is a Tire Company that is based out of Tokyo, Japan; this is how it’s really spelled : Yokohama Gomu Kabushiki-gaisha. 

The company was started in 1917 in a joint venture that was between Yokohama Cable Manufacturing & B.F. Goodrich. When 1969 rolled around, the company finally decided to expand to the United States & rename themselves “Yokohama Tire Corporation”. The driving force behind this tremendous rise was the Aspec A300. 

Ever since they made their presence here in the United States, they participate in the ALMS (The AmericanLe Mans Series) & Red Line Time Attack. They are the official supplier tire supplier for the World Touring Car Championship .. which is a pretty big deal, right? 

Off to the races,
Mykalanne.

This is pretty important; whether you think so or not. See, you can’t have your New & Used Tires too hot or they’ll blow .. & you can’t have them too cold because that’s just not the way that they work. 

Here’s how it works; in a nutshell : The temperature grade that you have on your Dunlop Used Tires or whatever tires states how well your tire will perform under intense heat conditions. There are three grades that your tire can have : either an A, B, or a C. The temperature grades are given during a controlled test. The tire will be under specific & many speed tests until the tire is completely destroyed. If the tire can last a long time without being demolished, then it evidently deserves an A. It receives a C when it meets the minimum requirements that the government has established. 

It really isn’t that hard to understand; but it’s kind of hard to determine if your New or Used Tires have an A, B, or C .. right? The best thing that you can do is call a manufacturer like Falken Used Tires or something & ask what grade your tire has; just in case you want to change your mind & buy another tire.

Hope this helps (:
Mykalanne.

Do you have some trouble (like me) when it comes to buying New Used Tires for your vehicle? Lucky for you, I’ve included some Buying Tips in this blog to help you (: 

1. Know the basics of your tire .. basically. 
For example, the width, profile, & diameter size; this should all be printed on the Sidewall of the tire. 

2. Choose the right tire.
-Make sure you know the right size! Here’s an example: “225 / 50 R 16 60 H M+S”
-225: Width; 50: Profile; R: Radial Construction; 16: Rim Size (Diameter); 60: Load Rating; H: Speed Rating; M+S: All-Season Driving”. 

3. Know where to buy your tires.
If you go to a dealership, you know you’re going to feel lighter because it’ll put a hole in your wallet; if you go to your local Used Tire Shops , you’ll easily pay half. 

4. Think about your driving habits. 
Do you drive a lot? Do you carry heavy stuff? Do you drive over a rough terrain? Buy the tires that your vehicle needs & the ones that will most likely fit your driving style. 

5. Know your tire tech ..
Since Manufacturers like Michelin Used Tires are always changing their tires & how they work, make sure you just stick with the ORIGINAL technology because that is what works best on your car. 

6. Reflect on the fuel economy .. especially since we’re in a recession.
Some big shot at Bridgestone Firestone said that depending on the tire you buy, you can see a 15-20% difference in your fuel economy. 

7. Take care of your tires !
I don’t even think I need to remind you to take care of them .. that’s a given (:

Hope this helps,
Mykalanne.

So in this blog; we’re just going to identify & explain the main & basic problems that you may encounter with your 17″ Used Tires - or any tires for that matter - along the road. 

Underinflation This can cause your New & Used Tires to wear less on the inside & more on the outside. It even causes you to waste more gas than you really should be wasting. If you want to avoid this, just be sure to check the tire pressure every month. 

Overinflation makes your tire wear more in the center of your New or Used Tire’s tread. Your tire pressure really shouldn’t even be greater than what is listed on the side of the tire. Most manufacturers frequently suggest a pressure that’s a little lower than maximum because it will give you a softer ride; but if you have higher pressure, your mileage will improve drastically. 

Misalignment of your wheels will make your tires wear unevenly from the inside & out. It will also most likely make your New or Used Tires give you a rough & a somewhat torn appearance.

Take care of your tires,
Mykalanne.

When it comes to New Tires, everyone is satisfied with the performance, handling, & things like that. To be completely honest, if you have Used Tires , you can make them just as good as if you’ve bought new ones if you follow these easy steps: 

1. Keep the Alignment aligned. 

Alignment was designed to improve handling, cornering, & tire tread. 

2. Switch Tire Manufacturers. 

If you have Hankook Used Tires , I suggest you switch to Yokohama Used Tires because they will last longer & are built to carry a heavier load better than other Manufacturer’s Tires.

3. Pressure of Inflation.

Even though the front tires usually have a less PSI than the ones in the back, you will wear tread more evenly if you drive harder than longer. When you are planning to  drive for a long while, just lower the pressure a little on each of your tires & you should be just fine. 

Hope this helps, 
Mykalanne.