Question:
If the car has good tracking/alignment ect.
I've just had fitted a set of Goodyear NCT5 195/65 R15 V.
How can I tell if a can of freon has been used before?
I'm guessing around 20,000 miles before the front tyres will be approaching minimum tread + a little more for the rears ?
Answers:
I travel often and leave my car sitting for weeks at a time. How often should I change my oil?
Keep your tires rotated, every other oil change or every 5,000 miles, keep your 4wheel alignment in check and most important keep the pressures up. Check the pressure every 3 / 4 weeks, especially during the cold months and you could get up to 40,000+ miles out of your tires. Low tire pressure causes high temperature in the side walls leading to serious tire wear and blow outs. That was the main reason all the SUV's where rolling over.Car Repainted- How should I go about doing it?
30 if you rotate them...minimumI get anywhere from 45000 to 60000 miles on a good set of tires, properly inflated and rotated every 15000 miles.
car wont start or central locking wont work?
yeah i've had my tires for 28,000 miles and they probably have another 30 thousand worth on them. it depends on how you drive and how much you drive too also to a lesser extent where you drive.Engine sounds like it's skipping...check engine light on...dishonest mechanics...?
Depends on how the tires are rated. Some are only goood for 30,000 others are as much as 50-60,000. they should have told you the mileage rate when you bought them.What is the best method to straighten an aluminum 'bull-bar' without weakening the metal?
it will depend on the tires that you get. i have gone through a set of tires in a few thousand miles, but have also had a set on my car for about 90.000 miles. tires come in diferent hardness, and will wear at different speeds, it will also depend on your driving habits. how hard you drive your car. ask your sales person about different types of tires for your car.....good luckon average how long should brand new brake pads last?
Tires will last pretty much as long as the manufacturer says they will provided you do the required maintenence on them. Check tire pressue weekly. Inflate the tires to teh recommended pressure of the vehicle not what is stamped on the tire. Rotate the tires every 6000 miles. Front wheel drives are rotated so the back tires cross and the fronts go straight back. Rear wheel is the opposite. Balance the tires every other rotation. Balance also if you are feeling a shimmy or shake int he steering wheel. If you live in a bright and sunny climate and keep your car parked outside, then weekly spray the tires down with a tire wet. I recommend Armour All Tire Foam. you do not want to use any spray or cleaner with petroleum in it. It will deteriorate the rubber. Most have that. AA tire foam is okay. If you get a flat have it professionally fixed. Do not put a plug in the tire. Have it patched from the inside. If you can force yourself to stick to this maintenence schedule you should get at least 40000 out of your tires. Also driving has a big effect. Spinning tires, slamming brakes. Hard turns will all wear the rubber quicker.What's the change in gas mileage when you change your carbeurator?
Depends on the car, and how you drive it.The suspension geometry in some cars means they wear their tyres out quicker than other similar cars (for example, the Renault Mégane wears out rear tyres quicker than most equivalent sized front-drive hatchbacks).
Might I suggest asking Goodyear, the folks who make this particular tyre?
Difference between P and N lever position.?
Here is a new concept that alot of people are afraid to try. I have it in my tires of my Tahoe and I LOVE IT. Try putting Nitrogen in them. They will not fluctuate in pressure, insuring that you will not have to worry about checking your tires as often. As for the miles, it will help with that also. If you properly rotate and balance your tires every 7,000 miles max, I usually go about every 5,000, they can last you as long as 60,000-70,000. I have a tire on my Lumina that is the only tire that I have not replaced and it has at least 80,000 on it and it is still good.More Questions & Answers ...
This article contents is post by this website user, CarQnA.com doesn't promise its accuracy.
Copyright 2006-2008-2007 CarQnA.com. All Rights Reserved.