Ideally, you’ll never let any automotive need go without attention, including your tires. If you’re driving a more modern vehicle, you may receive a notice that your tire pressure is low when your tires need air. Otherwise, a visual inspection of your tires on your own should reveal when you need tire repair.
Your tires will last longer if they are rotated regularly and properly filled as the seasons change. In the winter your tires may appear under-inflated because of the colder temperatures and in the summer they may appear over-inflated because air expands in the heat.…
If you haven’t invested in new tires in a while, but they still look like they’re in good shape, you might think you can wait for a few more months. However, that’s not necessarily the case. Your tires may look like they’ve still got some life left in them, but that doesn’t mean it’s not time for a replacement. In fact, there are plenty of reasons to swap out your old tires for a new set.…
Truck alignment is a maintenance task that many fleets put off until it’s too late. Driving a semi while it’s out of alignment reduces its fuel efficiency and increases the likelihood of an accident. Fortunately, there are a few warning signs that can tip you off about an alignment problem if you know what to look for. Here are three signs that a semi truck is in need of alignment.…
If you are the owner of a race car or if you own another performance vehicle and would like to make it faster, then you could be thinking about buying race tires. If you’re still pretty new to buying race tires, then there are certain things that you will probably want to know. With a little bit of insight, you should be able to buy race tires that you can count on for your vehicle.…
Your vehicle is only as safe as your tires. Tires that have damage pose a risk of going flat at an inopportune time, or worse, causing a blowout and a possible accident. Take a few minutes to inspect your tires each time you fill-up the gas tank and you should catch most problems before you get a flat.
1. Tire Pressure
Printed on the side of your tires should be a two-digit PSI number.…
If you love the look of spinning rims, also sometimes referred to as spinner tires or spinning wheels, you may be thinking about purchasing these aftermarket wheel accessories for your vehicle. It is important to note that spinning rims do not add any functionality to your car. They are solely something that is meant to enhance the look of your vehicle. As such, you may be unsure of what factors, aside from size, you need to consider when you are looking to purchase spinning rims.…
When most people think of fast cars, the first thing that comes to mind is the engine. After all, horsepower is a measurement of how much force an engine is able to put out for spinning its wheels. All things being equal, more horsepower means more spinning force at the wheels, which translates into faster acceleration.
Knowing all of that, it can be tempting to jump right into engine upgrades if you’re on a quest for the fastest 0 to 60 mph possible with your car.…
At first glance, performance tires may seem like a relatively boring modification for your sports car. They’re not nearly as flashy as a loud aftermarket exhaust system or an air intake with a gaudy external hood scoop. Regardless, if you’re truly looking for maximum performance, upgraded tires are far more effective than those types of modifications.
The Only Thing Between You and the Road Is Your Rubber
Whether you’re accelerating hard in a straight line or pushing you car through corners, the only thing connecting you and your vehicle to the road is your tires.…
If you want to get serious about going off-roading, you need to have a vehicle that is suitable for off-roading, and then you need to modify your vehicle so it performs well when you take it off-roading. An off-roading vehicle needs to have specific features for you to really have some fun.
Switch to Off-Road Tires and Wheels
One of the first things you need to do is switch to a set of off-road tires.…
Material handling products make facility operations more efficient and can help to boost revenues. However, material handling products and equipment need to be used properly to maximize effectiveness.
The following are six things you and your staff need to remember at your facility when using material handling equipment.
Put an adequate amount of thought into your storage facility planning
Your plans for storage of your materials need to fit in well with your usage of material handling equipment.…
