Click & Clack Talk Cars May 16, 2009
The front desk personnel who have had some mechanical training say I only need to have the tire rims cleaned and sealed, and they should hold for two years. One of the mechanics, who seems to be knowledgeable, says it s because my rims are aluminum, and aluminum rims collect residue that gets between the tire and the rim ... He recommended getting stainless-steel rims. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Motors: If looks could thrill: BMW Z4 May 15, 2009
There's plenty of droning road noise from the run-flat tyres (18-inch rims are standard on the range-topper) with the top up, surprisingly less so with the roof stowed. In our car there was some scuttle shake from the hardtop behind the passenger's head. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Send Miss California to Saudi Arabia May 12, 2009
His hair was in cornrows, and his glasses had dark rims. At lunch, Beatty wore a loose-fitting team sweatshirt. (Slate)
Porsche Cayman vs Audi TT & Merc SLK May 12, 2009
Last Updated: 08:36am 12 May 2009. 7 21 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
Spring cleaning spruces up Madison May 9, 2009
The junk tires cannot have rims. At times, the citywide cleanups in Madison and other South Dakota towns can resemble large swap meets with some residents finding useful items among other people's scrap piles. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Household hazardous waste day is May 16 May 8, 2009
In addition, the Braintree League of Women Voters will continue its longstanding collection of car tires ($4); truck tires ($15); rims ($2); and car batteries ($4). Latex paint is not hazardous and therefore will not be accepted. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Electric thrills May 7, 2009
Despite targeting the urban/suburban commuter, Zero has rejected the carry-all maxi-scooter design of its competitor, Vectrix, and instead made a supermoto-style motorcycle, fitting sport-bike rims and rubber to an off-road-style chassis. "Our goal from the beginning was to engineer a high-performance electric urban street motorcycle," says Neal Saiki, Zero's founder and chief designer. (Globe and Mail)
Qualified Expenses aren't always education-based Apr 30, 2009
A homeless guy sitting under a bridge spots us and rides his bicycle -- which didn't have rims on the tires -- a few hundred feet ... Only a homeless guy riding a bike without rims could have been envious of anyone driving a bright yellow PT Cruiser through downtown Los Angeles for 10 days. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Great Blue Wonders Apr 29, 2009
The downy heads of young fledgling birds could be seen and heard poking out above the rims of 15 or so nests constructed in the highest branches. Wary parents stood watch as we approached and then took flight, but never venturing too far from their young. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Deputies: Man shot to death at Exxon station was targeted for his Cadillac Apr 20, 2009
The second deputy said he spotted a white Cadillac with chrome rims leaving the scene, so he gave chase. The deputy pursued the vehicle northbound on the Eastex Freeway and said he saw the suspect throwing a weapon and a ski mask out of the window. (KHOU.com, TX)
Banish the winter blues with clean machine Apr 18, 2009
Protect the clean finish on the wheel hubs or rims with 3M Performance Finish. Just wipe on and wipe off. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Best BMW M3 on the block Apr 16, 2009
First on the agenda were the wheels a superb set of 20-inch 6-Series Alpina Dynamic Rims. It turned out that the Six has the same wheel offset as the M3 and Jacques' investment fitted like a glove. (iAfrica.com)
Struggling Ferrari to work on car development Apr 15, 2009
Struggling Ferrari to work on Formula One car development - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday April 14, 2009 11:23AM; Updated: Tuesday April 14, 2009 11:23AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
ST. CHARLES PARISH POLICE REPORT Apr 14, 2009
Four rims and tires and a welding machine were stolen from 103 Anthony Drive, St. Rose. Dwayne C. Ball, 38, 517 Mockingbird Lane, St. Rose, possession of crack cocaine. (L Observateur, LA)
Researchers Decipher Alhambra's Carvings Apr 12, 2009
During a three-hour tour of the Alhambra, he pointed out inscriptions in every conceivable corner of the complex, running from floor to ceiling and back down again, on or atop columns, or around the rims of fountains. Some carvings are so intricate that to an untrained eye they look like elaborate drawings. (CBS News)
Paiks 27 phone booth T Apr 8, 2009
He and his brothers would go to Kilauea plantation or Hanalei rubbish pile to look for old tires and rims. Paik no longer searches the pineapple fields for his rides, choosing instead to cruise the Internet to source out American classics. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
BMW X5 and X6 go big Apr 7, 2009
Both the X5 and X6 feature special gill intakes in the front side panels tailored to each model as well as individually designed 20-inch light-alloy rims. Compared with the regular X5 and X6, the share of black plastic surfaces around the lower section of the body is reduced on both new models while the body elements related to aerodynamics and the flow of cooling air are clearly accentuated. (iAfrica.com)
Rim and tire theft increase on the west side Apr 6, 2009
The suspects are believed to be driving large trucks or vans to store the large tires and rims. To report suspicious activity contact the Plano police tip line at 972-941-2148. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Trailer stolen; cars get stripped Apr 4, 2009
In addition, crooks stripped three vehicles of rims and tires with a total value of $5,800, Athens-Clarke police said. The thefts happened between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday in the 100 block of West Paces Drive, the 100 block of Oak Hill Drive and the 200 block of Bailey Street, police said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Officers chase driver through SW Flagler Apr 3, 2009
Although driving on tire rims slowed Thibodeau slightly, it didn't stop him, authorities said. Police vehicles also surrounded his car on all sides several times but Thibodeau rammed out of the boxing maneuver each time, damaging multiple law enforcement vehicles. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Framed $1 bill taken at business Apr 3, 2009
They also took tools and tried to steal the rims off one car, but when they failed, abandoned the tools, police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, April 03, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Updated: Video: Suspect apprehended after chase Apr 1, 2009
Denzer's silver intrepid was driving on four rims at the time that it went off the road north of Cameron. Article Rating. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Taxing justice Mar 26, 2009
seniorlady wrote on Mar 25, 2009 8:53 PM:" Did any of you guys know that Maury County made the news[CNN] for being one of the biggest drug centers in the country? Face it folks; drugs are good for the economy, fancy cars with big rims, lots of gold and they mostly live in government paid housing. What a CROCK! ". c41yp505 wrote on Mar 25, 2009 10:05 PM:" That's what I'm saying. Legalize them, regulate them, tax them. Prohibition didn't work for alcohol, why should it work for anything else? The... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A lemon for New Hampshire Mar 26, 2009
Isn't it a little like buying pricey chrome rims for your car the week before inspection, when you're pretty sure the lack of brakes means you aren't going to pass. That's the question a group of big commercial ratepayers in the state are asking. (Boston Globe)
McCulloch: On High Schools Mar 24, 2009
After 10 games at Arco, I staggered out into the Sacramento night Saturday with the sound of rattling rims reverberating through my head. The 20 teams playing for state titles combined to shoot 36. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Experts say play time can relieve stress in bad times Mar 24, 2009
"We're playing on a small court outside with 10-foot rims, but it suffices," he says. "It's really a kids' court, but we're just doing it for fun. I played in high school and missed it.". (USA Today)
Get rid of heavy trash, hazardous waste April 4 Mar 24, 2009
However, people should remove tires from the rims. The sheriffs department will be available to collect old prescription medicine at the high school during the event. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Motorsports calendar fo the week of March 23, 2009 Mar 23, 2009
(SC) 3 p.m. Unique Whips The crew readies Busta Rhymes' bus for his upcoming tour; Will finds rims for rapper Fat Joe's 2005 Bentley GT Coupe. (SC) 6:30 p.m. SuperCars Exposed The Corvette Z 06, Ford GT and the Saleen S7. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Roll on these rims to win Mar 17, 2009
Toyota gets it right again with new crossover. From Thursday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Police check if vehicle theft linked to other crimes Mar 15, 2009
Liddell said the driver drove on rims until the vehicle caught fire. Among the crimes local authorities are investigating to see if there is a link to the case is a report to the Chippewa County Sheriff s Department at 3:01 a.m. Thursday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Montrose spring cleanup set Mar 13, 2009
Limit of four car, light truck or motorcycle tires (Must be demounted from rims). ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
The Championship Run: What It Was Like... Mar 12, 2009
As we walked by one Tech official complained to another: We cant even use these things they wont fit on our rims. . (DawgPost.com)
CORKY: The spirit of ‘March Madness’ Mar 11, 2009
Sons of farmers or railroaders, miners or laid-off auto workers take jump shots at nylon nets draped on orange rims bolted to fan-shaped backboards from Wal-Mart. It begins in a thousand high school gyms in Ohio, Texas, California and Arizona. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Police eligible for stimulus money Mar 10, 2009
crw wrote on Mar 9, 2009 5:35 PM:" It seems that the only thing that the working people will get out of this is the forced privilege of paying it back. Well us and the next 4 or 5 generations. And you are right whatever is builted with this money will have to be rebuilted at lest three times before the first bill is paid back. Our childern, grandchildern and greatgrandchildern are going to be in a lot of trouble. The only people that will have anything is the ones that are on wellfare. Of course... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pacquiao balances boxing, family life Mar 8, 2009
A hundred or so people, accustomed to seeing Pacquiao come and play during breaks in his training he paid for the basket supports and rims watch as late afternoon turns to dusk and the lights come on. The only real signs that this is anything other than a regular Saturday night game are three camera crews and three armed security guards two toting submachine guns flanking the court. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* FEATURE : Philippine icon Pacquiao more than just a boxer Mar 7, 2009
A hundred or so people, accustomed to seeing Pacquiao come and play during breaks in his training X he paid for the basket supports and rims X watch as late afternoon turns to dusk and the lights come on. The only real signs that this is anything other than a regular game are three camera crews and three armed security guards X two toting submachine guns X flanking the court. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Twelve cars stolen in last two weeks Feb 27, 2009
In the middle of the day on Friday, Feb. 20, the thieves abandoned a stolen car in the parking lot of a Maynard Avenue apartment complex, took the tires and rims, then stole a student's car from the lot ... The thieves had stolen the tires, rims and the stereo from her car. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Research on repeat Feb 19, 2009
Now we wonder if we should ask them to throw in four snow tires on rims as a tiny signing bonus. Should we buy the car with 0-per-cent financing or the one with a longer warranty. (Globe and Mail)
More of this story Feb 15, 2009
Last July, USA Today announced that after-market sales for car audio systems were slipping because younger owners often add accessories to improve their cars looks, such as flashy rims and performance tires, with fewer opting for better sound inside. The Consumer Electronics Association reported that by July 2008, the spending on after-market car stereo systems had slipped down 28 percent from 2006. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Car left on blocks after thieves strike Feb 15, 2009
Thieves broke into a car in the 100 block of Round Table Road between 3:30 and 9:40 p.m. Friday and stole a stereo valued at $200 and the chrome rims and wheels valued at $2,300, leaving the car on cinder blocks, Athens-Clarke police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, February 15, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Small, private skiing clubs still survive Feb 14, 2009
They created about a dozen trails on the former farm, and built a rope tow using a six-cylinder truck engine and wheel rims from a Model A Ford. The club was most popular in the '70s, when leaders had to limit membership to 1,000 skiers, and there was a waiting list. (Albany Times Union)
Police Log, Feb. 2 to Feb 10, 2009
2:21 p.m. A Harriet Avenue resident reported he placed a set of rims for car tires on sale online for $450. He received checks totaling $5,700 from a person outside the country, with instructions to cash the checks and return the money for shipping purposes for other items purchased in the U.S. His bank reported that the checks bounced. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Column: Potholes and patches on Nichols Street Feb 8, 2009
As cars hit the potholes and splashed water out, it froze on the pothole rims, building the edges higher. I remember deep, ice-ringed potholes that looked like frozen volcano tops. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Havre ends Central's winning streak Feb 8, 2009
Adrenalin pumping seemed to cause BC attempts to bounce hard off the backboards and rims, too. "You couldn't have told me Quinn (Peoples), Lexie (Murphy) and Brooke would be a combined 5-for-31," coach Murphy said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hold on a nanosecond Mar 30, 2008
Working in giant laboratories in the rims of extinct volcanoes under the command of chief executives wearing eye patches and stroking fluffy white genetically engineered pussycats, mad scientists are trying to find ways to secretly insert nanoparticles into the human food chain. James Bond isn't going to come to the rescue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Thousands flock to Spring Bling Mar 29, 2008
The theme of this year's Spring Bling is Rides, Rims and Runways. And the stage was set with all three. (The Palm Beach Post)
Thieves eye precious car parts Mar 29, 2008
Gone were 50 aluminum rims and 33 catalytic converters ... 75 POUND AND HAVE 380LB ENGINE THATS $285 PLUS THE EXTRA $100 FOR THE SHELL AT SCRAP YARD PLUS $50 FOR THE 4 ALUM RIMS PLUS $40 FOR THE CAT UPTO $75 DEPENDS ON THE CATS.. (Peoria Journal Star)
Photo by Tom MacCallum/Daily Journal Ed Snyder restored this metal Railway Express Agency baggage cart donated to the Richmond County Historical Society for placement at the restored Seaboard Railroad Depot now at U.S. 74 Business and U.S. 1, Rockingham. Mar 29, 2008
Snyder said the rubber rims on the metal wheels are all original and in good shape. His friends at the Aberdeen and Rockfish Railroad in Aberdeen sand-blasted the metal cart to prepare it for painting. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Recycling Corner: March 27 Mar 27, 2008
What to bring: Rechargeable batteries (household alkaline batteries made after 1994 do not contain mercury, and may be disposed of in the trash), pesticides and rodent poisons, paint thinner, urethanes, oil or enamel-based paints, weed killers and fertilizers, cleaning solvents and caustic cleaners, photo chemicals, antifreeze, kerosene, diesel and waste motor oil, partially filled aerosol cans (empty aerosol cans may be recycled curbside), auto and household batteries (see household battery... (Brookline TAB, MA)
The burden of being a champ Mar 27, 2008
The rubber that meets our road is on air-soles not tire rims. Personalized refreshments. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
More power and doors| Mar 20, 2008
The newly designed front and rear air dams ("gills") in the front side panels are also tailored to the M3 Sedan, alongside the side-sills, rear-view mirrors, and light-alloy rims in typical BMW M design. It's a question of power. (iAfrica.com)
Big Rig Rollover Prompts Road Closure Mar 20, 2008
Rosas said he was hauling dozens of chrome rims to a company in Long Beach when the load shifted during the turn. Some of his tires then blew out, he said. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Return of bling in Pakistan Mar 20, 2008
An unveilingThe parliament's parking lot was crowded Wednesday with new sport utility vehicles festooned with flashy tire rims and hood ornaments. Women in bright colors clogged past in heels and huge designer sunglasses. (MSNBC -- International)
Fresno City's title defense gets derailed Mar 15, 2008
STOCKTON -- Fresno City College's dream of a second straight men's state basketball tournament title ended Friday high above the rims at the Spanos Center in Stockton. High-flying Los Angeles Trade Tech derailed the Rams 106-95 in the opening round of the California Community Colleges state championships. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Police suspect ring in rash of stolen '80s cars Mar 8, 2008
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Defaults soar on auto loans in pattern likened to mortgage crisis Mar 7, 2008
Last year, Chilcot, 21, bought the $15,000 car - a sweet ride with tinted windows and custom chrome rims, and a loan with $370 monthly payments that he could not afford on his $12 hourly wage at Home Depot. By the fall, facing mounting credit-card debt, student loans, and rent, he stopped paying the car bills. (Boston Globe)
Police Blotter: March 4, 2008 Mar 4, 2008
Most Commented Stories. 2008-03-04 00:01:00 The following is a list of felony criminal activities reported to the police. (Odessa American, TX)
Jones, Edison bust up Hawks Mar 1, 2008
Afterward, his team's eight-game winning streak having been blown back to Kern County, Lee addressed the media in awe: "It was kind of like pick your [defensive] poison and we took a lot of poison."Knowing his team was facing long odds against the D-II defending champion, Lee was hoping Jones and Co. might have trouble adjusting to Selland's NBA-type rims, which sit on backboards extended in open space as opposed to most high school standards stationed in front of walls ... "The depth perception... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Crumbling roads shake and rattle MDI drivers Feb 28, 2008
Cars have to slow to a crawl to keep from doing serious damage to their tires, rims or undercarriage. Many other streets and roads on Mount Desert Island are also in horrendous shape this winter. (Courier Publications, ME)
All in the family Feb 25, 2008
"It's stunning to look at as it sits on AMG rims," adds Mike, "and I've never seen another like it." When that special evening requires something just right for the occasion, this is the one that gets to go out. For Tom, the 1965 Thunderbird convertible has been pretty much a summer weekend car which he enjoys with his wife, two young sons and two dogs, all of whom fit easily into this block-long epitome of the 1960s American design maxim of longer, lower and wider. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police: Mysterious Voice Answers Missing Pastor's Phone Feb 23, 2008
On Thursday, his 2007 black four-door Cadillac CTS with chrome rims and California license plate number 5YED361 was found at a parking lot in San Ysidro, according to San Diego police Lt. Manny Guaderrama. Guaderrama said that an attendant at the lot called to have the car towed. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Power with control| Feb 23, 2008
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$270 million jackpot Feb 23, 2008
Then I would git me sum of those nice spinner rims to go on my Double-Wide, don t hate me, and sum more spinner rims to go on my 1974 Country Squire. I ll be a dang chick magnent then. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wooden supercar is faster than a Porsche Feb 22, 2008
The Splinter, which has a roll cage to protect the driver and stiffen the chassis, has a laminated wood veneer chassis and wooden wheel rims. Suspension is provided through laminated wooden arms and springs made from osage orange wood. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Reverend Vanishes After Going Shopping Feb 21, 2008
The 2007 black four-door Cadillac CTS has chrome rims and California license-plate number 5YED361. Anybody with information about Lanier's whereabouts is being urged to call the police at 619-929-9242 or 619-531-2000. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
