When buying a used car, everyone worries about buying a car with problems. In a perfect world, any car we want to buy we would take to a mechanic for a through inspection. The world isn’t perfect, of course, but there are some simple checks, like looking carefully at the tires, to see if a
Automotive racing safety standards have come a long way. However, helmet technology will take another step forward as manufacturers begin to offer a new generation of helmets designed to meet the new Snell Foundation 2010 certification standard. This new standard, which incorporates a radical shift in the way that helmets are tested and constructed, will
There are a number of essential checks that everyone should regularly carry out on their vehicle. Bald tyres, defective brakes and lights that don’t work are common faults, but any one of these defects can make your car inherently dangerous, and continuing to drive it could result in death or serious injury.
Some of the most
Generic Auto Tire FAQ
compiled by Bill Del Vecchio
Generic Auto Tire FAQ
Introduction:
This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) was assembled to address some of the most common inquiries received in the Compuserve CARS forum regarding the basics of tire selection, sizing and shopping. It attempts to give an overview covering typical consumer concerns when shopping for DOT-approved passenger
Be very careful if you are considering changing your vehicle’s stock size. Using an inappropriate tire size could make your vehicle unsafe. Before switching tire sizes, try using an online tire size calculator to help keep your vehicle safe.
You don’t have to be a tire professional to use these free tire size calculators. You just
It is important to regularly check that your car tyres are in good working order. It can be dangerous to drive your car with very worn tyres and also when they are under inflated due to issues with grip and handling. Tyre pressure is very important so you should check your car manual for the