tires Archives - Page 5 of 6 - Brake & Front End
GM Tech Tip: Car With Wide And Low Aspect Ratio Tires Pulls, Wanders Or Tramlines

Some customers may comment their vehicle has a tendency to pull left or right depending on road conditions. Typical descriptions may refer to the vehicle not tracking properly or that the car wanders.

TPMS TIP: Nissan Tire Pressure Diagnostics For Both Lights Checklist

This tech tip applies to Nissan vehicles like the Maxima, Altima and most other models with a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) or Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS).

VIDEO: Adjusting Placard Pressure For The Right Reasons

Andrew Markel explains the right and wrong reasons to change the placard inflation pressure, and how to use a TPMS tool to perform the procedure. Sponsored by Bartec USA.

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Top 10 Most Common Vehicle Repairs

Basic maintenance is the key to keeping a car running at its best. When motorists keep up with fluid changes, tire checks, filter changes and other services, it helps avoid bigger and more expensive repairs down the road. However, over time, some vehicle parts and components wear out or become damaged. When motorists are educated about their vehicles’ maintenance needs, it allows them to address any issues before they become even bigger problems.

Shocks, Struts And Tires: What Is The Wear Connection?

The role of ride control and tires becomes even more critical on vehicles equipped with ABS, traction control and stability control systems. As in an emergency lane-change situation, the driver can now steer under panic braking. This means that weight transfer and vehicle pitch can be even more extreme.

TPMS Service Kits: Key To TPMS Maintenance

Anytime a tire is removed from the rim of a vehicle, a new TPMS kit must be installed. The existing sensor kit could be brand new or years old, but every tire removal should include the replacement of TPMS sensor kit.

VIDEO: Maintaining TPMS Operation When Mounting Snow Tires

Andrew Markel presents an economical solution to keep TPMS operational when mounting snow tires. Sponsored by Standard.

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New Jersey Bill Would Make It Illegal To Sell Unsafe Used Tires

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), worn-out tires are three times more likely to be involved in a crash than tires with sufficient tread depth.

VIDEO: Most Common Error When Installing Programmable TPMS Sensors

Andrew Markel discusses the most common error some shops make when installing a new set of programmable TPMS sensors on a vehicle. This comes from the support lines at Bartec USA. Video sponsored by Bartec USA.

VIDEO: TPMS On Upfitted Vehicles

Adam Redling shows how a vehicle with upfitted rims requires a scan tool to make the TPMS account for them. Sponsored by Bartec.

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General Tire Announces New Promotion With Up To A $70 Rebate

A total of 19 different tire lines, including the new ultra-high performance all-season G-MAX AS-05, qualify for the promotion.

VIDEO: Why Is Using The OBDII Port For TPMS Relearns More Efficient?

Andrew Markel answers a reader question about TPMS relearn procedures and how a dedicated TPMS tool that is able to communicate with the TPMS module through the OBDII can help streamline the process. Sponsored by BARTEC USA.