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Flats and Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is commonly measured in either pounds per square inch (PSI) or in kilo pascals (kPa). Improper tire pressure may cause vehicles to run flat and may consequently result in a serious accident.
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How do you reset the low tire pressure indicator on a 2000 Buick LeSabre?
I'm assuming that you have what is know as a "driver information center", (DIC). On page 6-44 of the owners manual they warn you to make sure that your tire pressure is good before reseting. Turn ignition switch to "Run" or on. Press the "Gauge Info" button until "Tire Pressure" appears in display. Press & hold "DIC Reset" for about five seconds. A message reporting "Tire Pressure Reset" should appear in the display. The manual recomends that if this procedure doesn't work, try it again. If that doesn't do it there could be a problem with the system. After letting go of the DIC Reset button "Tire Pressure Normal" should show up. The process is not complete. The car has to finish the job by it's self. The manual states that it can take any where from 45 to 90 minutes of drive time.
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Where do you put the tire jack to change the tire?
You car should come equipped with a bumper jack. If you need to jack up your car to change a tire, the best place to position the jack is either under the bumper closest to the flat tire (front or back) or under the frame of the vehicle.
ANS 2 - In most modern cars the 'bumper' is a flimsy piece of plastic junk !
The above answer worked great when cars were really built to last. (Sometime before 1985) . If you do this in a modern car it will invariably rip the so-called bumper right OFF , or worse, pull it loose when the wheel is off.
Consult your vehicle manual if you are not sure.
What is the tire pressure on silverado?
All tires are different. You need to look at the side of the tire that's on the truck now and read what it says. It will be written in small print on the side of the tire.
How many lug nuts does a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
A 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has twenty lug nuts.
How do you reset a flat tire warning on a BMW 545?
1st gear need to be on "P"
press the small button located at the turn signal,, now using the control knob go up and click at the warrning,,, two options will appeare, to reset or cancel,, when u reset it will take the new setting 4 the pressure..
Note: u can move your vehicle after pressing the Reset,,, no need to keep it in "P" it will take a long long time.
How do you change a flat tire on a bicycle?
Next, you will use the quick release to remove the wheel from the bicycle. The quick release is very easy to use. You flip the lever open, unthread it, and your wheel will come right off.
Now, you are ready to change your flat. Make sure you have the correct size of tire inner tube for your bike. In addition, you will need tire levers. Tire levers make changing the tire on a bike much easier.
Next, you will need to remove the tire from the bicycle. If the tire is not completely flat, you will need to remove all the excess air from the inner tube before taking it off the frame. Release the air by pushing down on the pin inside the tire's air valve. Then squeeze the tire all the way around to make sure all the air is out.
Now, you're ready to insert your tire levers. Take one tire lever, and insert the thin end of it between the tire and the rim. Pull the lever down and clip the hook onto the nearest spoke. Then move over two spokes and repeat the process with a second tire lever. Move over two more spokes and repeat the process with a third tire lever. Then, you can take the first lever out, move over two spokes from the third lever and repeat the process. Work around one entire side of the wheel like this until the tire is free from the rim on one side.
When one side of the tire is off the frame, pull the other side off with your hands, and then completely remove the tire from the frame. Now, you can remove the old inner tube from the tire by simply pulling it out of the tire with your hand.
The most important thing when changing a flat is to check and see what caused the flat. Carefully inspect the tire to see if you can find what was causing the flat. Do this by gently running your fingers along the inside of the tire to look for any sharp objects. Be very careful while you're doing this and pay attention so as not to jab yourself with any sharp object that may be inside the tire. If you find something, remove it from the tire so you don't damage the new inner tube.
Now, you are ready to insert the new inner tube into your tire. With a bicycle pump, you want to put a couple pumps of air in the new tube just to give it shape. Then, put the new tube in your tire. Find the hole in the rim for the inflation valve, and pull the valve on the tube through the hole in the rim. Then, pull the tire over the wheel.
You will need to work around the wheel with your fingers, pushing one side of the tire into the rim. Once you have one side of the tire on the rim, check to make sure the inner tube is not pinched anywhere in between the tire and the rim. If it is, you will need to gently pull it out.
When one side of the tire is done, turn the wheel over, and work around the other side of the tire with your thumbs to push the wheel back onto the rim. It may get more difficult as you go along because the tire will become taut, but just push firmly with your thumbs until the tire is in place.
After the tire is on your bicycle, you are ready to re-inflate it with an air pump to its recommended pressure.
Then put the tire back on your bike, and reattach the braking tube.
Where do you find what the proper tire pressure for a 2005 Buick Regal?
Check the sticker on the drivers door jamb.
What is the tire pressure of a 2005 Tahoe?
The proper pressure for you vehicle's tires will be listed on the label on the driver side door jamb.
Can you replace p195-r70-14 tires with p195-r65-15 tires?
Only if you get rims to match the 15 inch tires that will fit on your vehicle.
You cannot mount 15 inch tires on 14 inch rims.What is the correct tire pressure for 17 inch yokahama tires on a Honda civic?
The correct tire pressure for 17 inch Yokahama tire son a Honda Civic is 32 PSI. This provides a good balance of support and rigidity.
What is the ideal tire pressure for a 2000 accent?
its is mentioned in the glove box of the car. Full load its 33psi and with half load 30 psi
How do you turn off BMW X3 tire pressure light?
Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure, this information is located on the driver side door jam when you open the door. Put the car in park. Turn the key to the on position. Hold down the tire pressure button (exclamation point (!) with tire tread under it) for 10 seconds then release. The indicator light will turn off.
The pressure can be set to any pressure you would like depending on altitude and temps but it is recommended you use the factory specs on the door.
I have a 2006 BMW 330xi. It does not have the iDrive Navigation system. To fix this problem make sure you have the correct pressure in all 4 tires, and your spare if you have one. Then on your control stick (on the left hand side) flick the switch up until you see the (!) icon. Hit the button on the end of the stick and an arrow will appear saying reset. Hit the button again, this time holding it in and then you'll see it say reset.
The tire may be used on numerous applications. The vehicle manufacturer sets the recommended pressure for the vehicle. The tire manufacturer sets the maximum pressure for the tire.
The tire may be used on numerous applications. The vehicle manufacturer sets the recommended pressure for the vehicle. The tire manufacturer sets the maximum pressure for the tire.
Heat causes expansion of the tire itself, as well as the air inside. So if a tire is old and worn, and then used on a long trip, it can also burst in cooler weather.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2008 Mazda 3?
My 2008 Mazda 3 4 Door Sedan 2.3L Auto has a sticker on the driver's side door that indicates 32 PSI all around. I have the tire pressure monitoring system and it appears that once the tire pressure gets a little low it is first noticeable on a cold morning with a Tire Pressure Fault Light on the instrument panel. It seems that the cut-off point for flagging the Tire-Pressure Sensor Fault is about 5 PSI.
If I see this pressure fault light, I immediately do a visual inspection. If a tire even looks low, I take immediate action. If all tires visually look full, this is the first time the light came on, and it is a cold morning, I just drive a few miles and as the air in the tire heats up it expands causing the light to eventually go off after about 5 to 10 miles. At this point, the light will stay off all day, but it will come back on when the tire gets cold. If you see the light, you MUST eventually check/correct your air pressure because their is a problem that will re-occur at least when it is cold. Even the owner's manual mentions that when you change the tire pressure you may have to drive it a few blocks for it to register. I find that it typically takes fewer than 15 seconds of driving before the fault light goes off after the problem is fixed.
Air pressure should be checked and adjusted when the tires are cool not after driving unless it is an emergency in which case you may need to pull into a gas station or service center. For this reason, you should own an air compressor with hose and trigger filler. You do not need any thing fancy, a cheap $25 air compressor will be fine for just about any task except running air tools.
Today I checked my air pressure and I had 27 in both rear tires and 28 front-passenger and 27.5 front-driver. I corrected each tire with an air compressor and good digital tire gauge. I use the "Campbell Hausfeld AU1102 99 PSI Professional Digital Tire Gauge." I find this gauge is very good, gives a clear digital readout, has a backlit LED, and even a small pouch to store it. Given all the great stuff I said about it, the most important thing is that it seals very easily making it the easiest tire gauge I have ever used. What it does not have is something to push a valve-stem to help you let air out. Amazon.com has this device for about $25, but I got mine at WalMart for $10. I keep it in the glove box, and I recommend you bring a pressure gauge with you too because I would not trust the gauge at a gas station.
My filling procedure for my Mazda 3 is to add a little more air than I need (about 33 to 34) then I go around letting just enough air out to bring it to 32 PSI exactly as stated on my drivers side door. This has not caused me any problems and the Goodyear Eagle RS-A P205/70R17's the car came with say on the sidewall the tire is deigned to take up to a maximum of 44 PSI. If I were to go any higher than 44PSI, I would be guaranteed to somewhat weaken or damage the tire. If you go higher than what the Manufacturer (MAZDA) recommends (probably 32 PSI like mine), you will at the very least cause poor handling and poor tire wear.
You should double-check my answer of 32 PSI with the label that will be on your driver's side door. You should also check your tire pressure at least once a month, read your owner's manual or skim through it to, and occasionally check tread-depth of all your tires and your fluid levels. For tires, you MUST replace them when any part of the tire gets below the minimum of 2/32 tread depth. The reason to check your tread-depth often is to check for uneven wear and get more millage out of your tires. Your service center should rotate your tires periodically and check them too. If your car does not have tire pressure monitoring, you should definitely do a quick walk-around inspection of your tires before using your car because a tire that looks visually low is typically extremely low and dangerous. Extremely low tires will bubble on the sidewall making the tire unusable even if a trivial leak were to be repaired.
For any clarification or detailed information, please check with your local Mazda Dealer. When you bought your new car, a good dealer would have given you a quick tour of the service facility, went over the basics of operating your car, and explained your warranty. If you bought the 2008 Mazda New in the USA, you have 12 Months/12,000 adjustments included in the warranty. A good service advisor will go above and beyond for a customer that just bought a brand new car. He/she should answer any questions and be able to get you in and out within 10 minutes for air pressure adjustment. When you do drop by your dealership, make sure to get the business card of your service advisor. Also, you should have the Mazda Road-Side number in your cellphone or on you at all times. They will help with lock-out as well as be able to tow your car under warranty if needed.
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How fast can you drive with a spare tire?
It depends on the spare they usually have a max speed rating of 35 MPH
What are the answers to the marcy mathworks How can you avoid getting a flat tire?
The answer to the riddle "How can you avoid getting a flat tire" is to 'Look out for the fork in the road.'
Pop the hubcap (if applicable) to get access to the lugs (screwdriver or hubcap tool). Use lug wrench to break them loose while vehicle on ground. Now use jack to raise corner in question just enough for tire to clear the ground. Remove lugs/tire. Put on spare.Thread lugs as far as you can until wheel turns. Lower car until tire gets enough contact with ground to stop from turning. Fully tighten lugs. This will allow wheel movement towards drum/rotor. Now drop all the way & recheck torque after 25 miles or have a friend double check at your next stop. Most new cars have a scissor or bottle jack. In either case just insert handle & turn to raise. Use frame near wheel in question or a-arm if front.
Why do race cars have different tires to normal tires?
Two things racecar tires have to worry about with that your family car tire does not.
1. Heat dissipation and rubber melting rate, racecars want the rubber to melt a little, but not too much.
2. Stiffness, they want very soft rubber, but they don't want it to deform under acceleration, turning and braking so a way to prevent it is increasing the width.
Race car tires are much wider – up to 12 inches wide in the front and 16 inches wide in the rear, whereas the typical passenger car tire is seven to nine inches wide.
The reason they are wide is to increase stiffness so that during acceleration, turns and braking, the amount of rubber touching the road does not decrease too much.
Racecar tires use rubber that is much softer than rubber on cars. It is more like a soft rubber eraser than anything else, and very unlike the hard rubber found in passenger car tires. Since they use very soft rubber it tends to melt during the race, which makes the rubber even stickier than before.
Contrary to intuition, the large width of a racecar tire does not increase the frictional force available to it by itself. If you take your own car and put in tires that are 3 feet wide made of the same kind of rubber, you will not get better grip onto the road.
The reason for this is because as you increase the surface area of the tire, the weight pushing down on a rubber particle decreases. At the macroscopic level, as you increase the surface area touching the ground, the rubber/glue particles break contact with the road and hover over the road instead of touching because there is less force pushing on every rubber particle.
So ultimately the amount of rubber molecules making contact with the road particles are not increased when you use a larger or wider tire on a vehicle with the same weight.
Most race cars have slicks that is a tyre with no tread for maximum grip in the dry. then there is a medium tyre which has a little tread for damp conditions, and there is a tyre called wets which have a lot of tread for raining conditions
