early tire failure. If wheel alignment is accurately kept, then tires should perform at their top ratings for speed, wear, and fuel efficiency. However, if wheel alignment is off and not adjusted at regular intervals, tires may become worn unevenly, suffer damage, or it may even cause further repairs to the vehicle. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your tires, do not neglect regular checks of your wheel alignment. Wheel alignment is simply the careful adjustment of all 4 tires to…
Goodyear Tire and Rubber is one of the major brand-name company that producing tires. At first Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company was starting as a supplier of bicycle and carriage tires. Soon the company begin to target automotive industry. The was the largest tire manufacturer in the world. Goodyear produce variety types of tires that suitable for every type of vehicles. The company has sells passenger car tires, light-truck tires and highway-truck tires and having the broadest tires product…
separation in tires used on the Ford Explorer. The standard manufactured tires provided for the Explores were Firestone tires, which was the center of an investigation in May 2000 after accruing 90 complaints pertaining to tread separation. At least four of the complaints included fatalities. Public complaints of 52 deaths in Ford Explorers were release by government officials by Aug. 16, 2000. The total reported deaths was the result of the rollover of Ford Explorers after the Firestone tires…
slightest change in the angle of your tires’ alignment can wear out tires or cause uneven tire wear. This is why it’s important to have your alignment inspected about every 6,000 miles. This will ensure your money and your tires go further. Have questions about alignments? Ready to schedule an alignment check? How will a wheel alignment help my vehicle? Wheel alignments are essential for optimal drivability. Getting regular alignment checks ensure your tires last longer and your vehicle steers…
producers of Outlaw ATV tires? In my opinion, the best producer of Outlaw ATV tires is High Lifter company Who is High Lifter Company? The Company has been producing and marketing unique, aftermarket accessories for utility, ATVs, UTVs and RUVs for 4 wheel drive since 1996. In a short time, the High Lifter Company has developed from a one-man, 35 employees to multi-million dollar corporation. What products are the best Outlaw ATV tires? They are Outlaw ATV tires and Outlaw ATV 2 tires (different…
Executive summary: Since the replacement tire market had matured and new channels had gained share, Goodyear wants to make a strategic decision for its product lines by innovating. The new product is called Aquatred, it is a replacement tire for passenger cars designed for driving under wet conditions. For that matter, in order to decide whether to go through with this innovation, Goodyear has to weigh the risks along with the benefits of launching this product. Although Goodyear has a strong…
The temperature of the tires changes to up to 170 degrees Fahrenheit and it drops at an altitude of over 200 miles per hour. The altitude and temperature causes changes in the pressure of air and therefore can cause the tires to burst. The design of the tires is therefore classical to meet these challenge. The difference between space shuttle tires and the normal tires is that the space shuttle tire is filled with nitrogen rather than oxygen. This is due to ability…
Firestone is a tire manufacturer who makes tire for many automakers such as Ford and Mazda. Firestone was faced with problems regarding the integrity of their tires. In May 2000, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a letter to Ford Motor Company and Firestone Inc. asking for information regarding the high incidents of tire failures on the Ford Explorer. In August 2000, Firestone recalled all Radial ATX, ATX 11 and Wilderness AT tires due to major concerns regarding tread…
Lewisville, TX When considering a wheel alignment, the majority of drivers only consider the increased tread wear an alignment provides. Few persons realize the extent an alignment affects the safety of your vehicle. When all four tires are in alignment, it means that all four tires are squarely on the road for maximum contact and traction. Understanding what an alignment entails can assist you in understanding its importance to your safety. The alignment is divided into three major categories;…
dashboard I could hear something was in my tire. I put my hazard lights on and looked for the nearest exit. Anxious and worried I focused and found an exit. I was not too far from my house and I knew of a tire shop close by. My goal was to stay calm and to drive to the tire shop safely. I turned my hazard lights while driving cautiously. The other vehicles were honking at me. I could see drivers saying obscene things to me. I saw the exit and drove toward the tire shop. Taking a deep sigh of…