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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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Why does your car say check tire pressure?
Because it's sensing incorrect pressure. To do this properly don't rely on the built in system - buy g good quality round tire gauge and check all your tires at least once a week. -It only takes minutes, but may save your life.
Does a v or h rating change the performance of the tire?
The "h" or "v" rating is the speed rating on the tire.. the later in the alphabet the higher the speed rating.. h rated tires are the lowest rated and are not reccomended for high speed driving... Z rated tires are the highest rated and are reccomended for prolonged high speed driving .. think autobahn. ---------------- Beginning in 1991, the speed symbol denoting a fixed maximum speed capability of new tires must be shown only in the speed rating portion of the tire's service description, such as 225/50R16 89S. The most common tire speed rating symbols, maximum speeds and typical applications are shown below: ---------------- M - 81 mph - 130 km/h ---------------- N - 87 mph - 140km/h --- Temporary Spare Tires ---------------- P - 93 mph - 150 km/h ---------------- Q - 99 mph - 160 km/h --- Studless & Studdable Winter Tires ---------------- R - 106 mph - 170 km/h --- H.D. Light Truck Tires ---------------- S - 112 mph - 180 km/h --- Family Sedans & Vans ---------------- T - 118 mph - 190 km/h --- Family Sedans & Vans ---------------- U - 124 mph - 200 km/h ---------------- H - 130 mph - 210 km/h --- Sport Sedans & Coupes ---------------- V - 149 mph - 240 km/h --- Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars ---------------- When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities. ---------------- W - 168 mph - 270 km/h --- Exotic Sports Cars ---------------- Y - 186 mph - 300 km/h --- Exotic Sports Cars ----------------
you should take the car to the dealer and ask them because they will give you the best info.
Where are uniroyal tires manufactured?
Look on the side of the tire and it will list where it is made. Uniroyal is owned by the Michelin Tire Company which is a French company. The tires are made in the U.S. and Canada.
What is the correct Citroen c3 tire pressure?
Tyre pressures for a Citroen C3 standard tyres
Front 30 PSI (2 bar)
Rear 33 PSI (2.2 Bar)
What is the air pressure suppose to be in tires?
In every vehicle tired pressures will vary. Check in the driver door jam or owners manual for accurate tire pressure.
What is the tire pressure 35 inch mud tires?
First off I am only talking about off road use and NOTabout the tire pressure for tires used on the highway. For highway use inflate them to the tire pressure recommended by the manufacture of your vehicle as listed in your owners manual and on the drivers door post.
For off-road use where the tires are fitted with bead locks where you are in some rough terrain you can inflate them to 8-10 psi. For off road use with no bead locks do not go below 12 psi and even then do not drive fast or turn sharply. For all other off-road driving 20-22 psi is a excellent pressure to run them at for optimum traction.
How do you change a tire on a 2003 Jeep Liberty?
How do you reset tire preasure light?
assuming sensor is good it will reset itself after a few miles once pressure corrected
Why do they use nitrogen in racecar tires?
Nitrogen exhibits less pressure change with temperature than air does (exactly why this is is due to a number of factors, but why is less important here than the fact itself).
Racing teams often 'tweak' tire pressure by very small amounts, so having it stay where they put it is a significant advantage.
Race car tires also get hot. Like, really hot. Oxygen at high temperatures is corrosive (it's corrosive at lower temperatures too, but heating it up kicks the corrosion into high gear). So: severely punishing the tires, larger pressure changes, and having them filled with a substance that's both corrosive AND supports combustion all add up to "bad idea".
Are tire pressure sensors a warranty item?
I work at a dealership....they are covered by 3/36 unless there are signs of neglect. However its not wise to put a metal cap on your valve stem (to make it look pretty) they will seize up and that is not covered! So a good history of tire maintenance and your dealer is mote likely to help you out!
Is it really important to check the air weekly in my Mini's tires and what is a runflat tire?
Run flat tires should not be repaired, it is not safe. Runflat tires are not designed to allow you to continue normal driving. If your run flat tire goes flat, you need to go immediately to a shop, you usually have less than fifty miles before the tire is completely unusable. There is something called duraseal technology automatically seals the tire so it can continue to be used, this is only available for truck tires right now, the technology is not availbable for passenger tires, but maybe one day.
How do reset low tire pressure on 2011 Dodge Journey?
If all tires are at the proper pressure (36 psi) and the vehicle has been driven for 10 minutes above 30 mph, the system will reset itself. If it does not, there is a bad sensor and you will need to take to a mechanic with diagnostic tools to find which one.
What is the standard tire pressure for a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?
The mfg. recommended psi's are listed on the door jamb.
I run 35 psi for good tire life and good handling.
Why should you check your tires when the temperature changes?
temperature affects air pressure when it is cold air pressure decreases when it gets warm air pressures rises
What is the symbol for a flat tire on the dashboard?
Low tire pressure or tire pressure system malfunction
