Don’t know if you need to rotate your New or Used Tires ? That makes two of us, let’s figure it out together; okay? 

1. If you just so happen to have Front Wheel Drive (which you most likely will have), you need to keep your Front tires in the best condition; by doing this, you can increase the grip your tires have with the road. Since you want to find out if your tires need to be rotated, just go ahead & grab a Tread Depth Gauge; which you can find at pretty much any Auto Parts Store & at all Used Tire Shops . 

2. When you finally get to a point where you’re ready to check them, measure the tread line in the middle of your front tires. Take a note of the measurement.

3. After this is done, walk to the back of your car & do the same thing for your rear tires. 

4. If the tread on your rear tires just so happens to be 1/32 of an inch thicker than the tires in the front of your vehicle, then you may need to have your tires rotated.

Pretty easy, right? I was even surprised that I can do it. 

Off to the Tire Shop,
Mykalanne. 

P.S : It’s not a valid coupon; just something to match the blog-so don’t get too carried away(:

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.

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.

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.

If you happen to have Performance Tires on that fabulous little car of yours, you know that these brands of tires are becoming more & more popular everyday. The reason for this is because High-Performance Tires offer all of the benefits of All-Season Tires, as well as more.

Since Performance Tires are used on NASCAR vehicles, you know that they’re built to withstand some pretty intense conditions; wouldn’t you agree? High-Performance Tires have better traction & better handling. Say you install Performance Tires on your car, you’ll notice your treads will last longer & your brakes would respond faster & more accurately.

So as you can see, High Performance Tires are Specialty Tires that not only for those fancy NASCAR drivers, but also for your average sedan cruising down the road- which means you’ll most likely find them at Used Tire Shops or even a place that sells Wholesale Used Tires .

Learning something new everyday,
Mykalanne.

These things are actually pretty cool. Say you get a nail in your tire or something; if you happen to have Run Flat Tires, it will be resistant to the effects of deflation when the nail & tire come in contact with each other. If it does happen to get punctured, no worries; you’ll be able to travel up to 100-200 miles at 55 MPH! How awesome is that, right?

There are advantages & disadvantages; like always. One major advantage is that you wouldn’t have to carry a spare wheel anymore! Hence, saves you gas since it’s so heavy to carry in your car. The disadvantage is that it can literally deform your tire which will cause it to have a higher percent of rolling resistance. Rolling resistance is, in a nutshell, something very bad that may be very expensive to repair. Instead of your wheel rotating with the car like it’s supposed to, it’d be dragging everywhere. 

So I guess you can conclude that Run Flat Tires are Specialty Tires that you can find at Used Tire Shops - but you might want to call first to make sure you have them. This can either be a good or bad thing. I think it all depends on how well you drive & how cautious you are of your surroundings; but of course you’re the safest driver in the world, right? That makes 2 of us, plus the rest of the world.

Be safe,
Mykalanne.