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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.
2,058 Questions
What is the correct tire pressure for a Jeep Wrangler?
Check the label on the driver's door jamb. Most are around 35 psi.
32 psi will give you a smooth ride on that vehicle. Another way to see what the recommended psi is to check the inside of the door for a sticker that will tell you what all the pressures should be.
The tire placard in Toyota Corollas is inside the glove box and at least on my 1999 Corolla is listed at 30 lbs. They are not inside the driver's door like most every other vehicle.
What is the side of the public highway called that you use when having a flat tire?
You pull off onto the "hard shoulder" or the "curb".
How do you reset the low tire pressure on a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe?
It is reset with the radio controls, Listed in your owner's manual.
How do you fix a motorcycle tire that has a nail stuck in it?
Remove the tire from the wheel and repair it from the inside with a patch.
Answer:
I would not recommend this. While it can be helpful as a temporary fix (it's better than sitting on the side of the road, for sure), a plug or a patch should only be used until you can get a new tire.
Look at it this way. If you have a blowout in a car, the other three wheels are fine, and you'll coast to a stop. Maybe you scratch up your rim, maybe the sudden loss of control scares you. But in most cases, you don't crash.
On a motorcycle, if you have a blowout, it's a pretty safe bet that you're going to bleed. When one tire goes, there's not much else holding that bike up.
A motorcycle is an expensive hobby, and it is just my personal opinion that if you cannot afford to replace a damaged tire within a week, you have no business owning that bike in the first place. Patches and plugs are helpful in a pinch (I'll admit, I've used a plug to help me get home), but I really don't consider a mended motorcycle tire safe at all. It's your decision on that one, it's your body you're putting in jeopardy.
Additional Comment:
I don't totally agree with the last writer.. If you get a nail in your tire and it is still in good shape and relatively new then put a plug in it and keep going... normally tires don't blow out because of a hole... blow outs are normally caused by extreme use... over use...and lastly running over objects on the road...
Yet, I would recommend that you take the tire to a professional after you repair it to insure that the tire is safe.. sometimes they see things we don't... since that is their job to know tires.
Additional Comment:
I would replace the tire....
Additional Comment:
I plugged my rear tire after picking up a nail, my tires were fairly new about 400mi, Im just changing it now almost 10,000 miles later, and i ride pretty aggressive, I even ran speeds up over 170mph on this tire, I will plug again if i ever have to, especially if your tire is in good shape. If it is past the wear bars already then don't bother. and I agree with the third writer that a hole normally doesn't cause a blow out, extreme wear combined with a puncture is usually the cause. I would consider an old tire worn past the wear bars without a plug or patch, to be more dangerous than a newer tire with a plug or patch.
Additional Comment:
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/infocenter_tiretips.asp?id=13#tip
This was obtained from the official Dunlop website:
Some punctures in motorcycle tires may be repaired.
Dunlop recommends only permanent plug-patch repairs of small (maximum 1/4-inch diameter) tread area punctures from within the dismounted tire by a qualified tire repair shop or motorcycle dealer. Never perform an exterior repair and never use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper repair. Speed should not exceed 50 mph for the first 24 hours after repair and the repaired tire should never be used over 75 mph. Check inflation pressure after tire cools for at least three (3) hours following run-in, or sooner if air loss is suspected.
No form of temporary repair should be attempted because secondary damage caused by a penetrating object may not be detected and tire or tube deflation may occur at a later date.
Dunlop does not recommend the use of liquid sealants. These are a form of temporary repair, and they may adversely affect ply material and mask secondary damage caused by a penetrating object. Reliance upon sealants can result in sudden tire failure and accident.
What happens to a nail that is black from beng smashed in a door jamb?
Depends on the degree of injury. The nail might stay on, and the bruise beneath the nail might simply fade. The nail might fall off and eventually be replaced with a new nail just like the old one. Or the new nail might come out thick and uneven. It might stay like that, or it might turn back to normal ever so slowly.
What is the recommended tire pressure for a 2004 Maxima?
Check the sidewalls on the tires. It will be "printed" there.
Can a landlord tow your vehicle for having a flat tire?
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=veh&group=22001-23000&file=22850-22856
If you got Flat tire like maybe last night next day you planning to change the tire and go to tire shop. Landlord can't not just tow off if you got it flat tire from last night or so. You can seek with lawyer and take care of it.this happen to me that tire got flat from the night then next day i going swap the tire but tow truck show up to tow off. later I sued Landlord. now on they are not suppose to tow off if tire was flat since from last night.What is the correct tire pressure for a 2009 Fatboy?
Take the total gross vehicle weight, passenger weight and all the gear. Divide that weight by the weight of the load capacity of both front and rear tires. Then multiply that by the max load psi as printed on the tires sidewall also.
For example:
Vehicle weight = 750
Passengers = 350 (with all gear and ready to ride)
Total gross weight 1,100 lbs.
Sidewall rating of both tires added together 1600 @ 42 psi.
1,100 / 1600 = .688 * 42 = 29 psi
So 29 psi would be the starting point of this example. You should also adjust the shocks according to your load as well.
That equals your current load pressure for your motorcycle. Adjust accordingly to your passenger weight change.
What is tire pressure for 215 tires?
Depends on tire and vehicle make.
Check your owners manual or a label in the driver door jamb for pressure specs.
How do you troubleshoot flat tire light on but no tire is flat on BMW e90?
Drive up to 100km and crash your car to a road divider.
What should the tire pressure be for a 2004 Monte Carlo SS?
Any 2000 to 2006 Monte Carlo tires should be filled to 35-37 psi. Running with less tire pressure will make the car handle poorly and also make the tires wear out the inner and outter edges of the tire prematurely . Thes holds true for any size tire on any car. ALWAYS put at least 3 pound more pressure into the tire than stated on the plycard or owners manual for SAFER handling and longer tire life.
The tire pressure stated by the manufacture gives you a smooth/ comfortable ride, but sacrifices even tire wear and reduced handling of the car or truck. REMEMBER the trouble with FIRESTONG tires on FORD trucks? The tire was not the problem, it was the tire pressure. FORD said to put only 28 to 30 psi in the tires (trucks weight was over 4800lbs) and if you had to make an emergence manuver the tire sidewall would fold under and the edge on the wheel would dig into the roadway and flip the truck. If tires had 35 to 38 psi this wouldnt have happened and FIRESTONE wouldnt have lost MILLIONS of dollars.
Can you replace 265-50R20 tire with 255-50R20 tire?
Yes, that's a reasonable substitute if both sides are the same. You can't just do one.
What is the recommended tire pressure for a 1995 ford escort 1.6?
29 front 26 rear unloaded 35 front 35 rear full
What is the recommended tire pressure for 1994 Ford F-250?
What size tire? Do you haul or tow anything? Is it summer or winter in your area right now? A lot of things will determine what tire pressure you should run. Generally speaking 40 psi should be plenty for "normal" everyday driving.
What is the normal psi for 13 inch tires?
The tire sidewall will list the max pressure.
Check the owners manual or the driver door jamb sticker for the correct pressure for a vehicle
Why car tires appears flat in summer than winter?
heat causes the particles to expand in tire so its loose and slack, where as in winter its taught due to lack kinetic energy breaking bonds. Same with overhead power cables.
What is the recommended tire pressure for a 2004 Toyota Rav 4?
Most SUV's you can put 35lbs of pressure in al 4 tires. But if you want exact check your driver side door panel and look at the sticker inside it will tell you the manufactor's specs.
Tire pressure for a 2008 Toyota Highlander?
Look on the door jamb of the drivers door. There is a plate affixed to the jamb telling you what size tires and what the inflation pressure should be.
What is recommended tire pressure for michelin 275 55 r20 tires?
Depends what vehicle it's on. Look for info on notice on driver doorframe
