Drive it forever Jan 4, 2009
Loose ball joints will create steering that feels vague, and the poor alignment will wear tires prematurely and increase understeer around corners. Worn shocks will make the car wallow after any kind of vertical excursion, such as running over a pothole or a piece of debris. (Boston Globe)
Wasting Our Watts Jan 4, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama noted on the campaign trail that if we all just properly inflated our tires and maintained our engines, we could save as much oil now as new offshore drilling would produce by 2030. And since buildings devour two-thirds of our power, commercial and industrial operations can weed out even more waste through green construction and automated systems that practically import power as needed. (Time.com)
Costly cleanup Jan 3, 2009
You can't plan for tires or brakes going, DelFavero said. There's always room for improvement, but it comes at a price. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Officer warns that illegal dumping will draw charges Jan 3, 2009
We saw a pickup yesterday drive by with a whole load of trash, when it came back by all that was left were the empty containers. Isn't there a law against people doing that. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Price fixing run amok Jan 3, 2009
amy redding wrote on Jan 2, 2009 10:15 PM:" I have a $20,000 plus Toyota that was purchased in 2006 and after driving it 2 years, I know it's general mpg. I am basing observations on my own car which has more rural miles than city miles. My oil is changed every $2,000.00 miles along with the air filter as well as other routine checks at a Toyota dealership. My car runs 10W30 oil in all weather(Before any one makes a comment, my car has been fixed since the flood.) I also have the recommended... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
2009 Chevy Cobalt SS sedan offers affordable fun Jan 3, 2009
Sharply defined wheel arches ride low over the 18-inch performance summer tires mounted on titanium-toned, five-double-spoke alloy wheels ... A quick pre-rev, dump the clutch and the front tires will smoke off the line. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Local Retailers Report 'Steady' Holiday Sales Jan 3, 2009
The truck comes out Jan. 30, according to the company's Web site and features 7-inch tires, remote locking front and rear differentials and 10 LED lights including four headlights. The differentials allow it to go from monster truck to rock crawler. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Beauty may be sacrificed for bottom line Jan 2, 2009
And does Pirelli sell out its spectacular calendar every year by showcasing tires and rubber. The Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas, as well as other aftermarket shows, are well aware of a woman's ability to entice men into spending money and selling cars, and many equipment makers continue to showcase their wares the old-fashioned way. (The Province)
1959 Rose Bowl a wild, but memorable trip Jan 2, 2009
Everyone wanted to go, but money and tickets were hard to come by," Harold "Gunner" Blize said as he thumbed through a stack of memorabilia from those unforgettable days. Blize, 71, who now lives in West Des Moines, was one of the regulars at King's gas station and unofficial think tank on Slater's Main Street. Besides "hanging out" there, he also worked for Kingsley "King" Schaudt (station owner) and his brother Bill Schaudt (proprietor of the family's bulk fuel business.) It turned out that... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
• Bark twice for this dog tale Jan 2, 2009
"In racing, they say that your car goes where your eyes go. The driver who cannot tear his eyes away from the wall as he spins out of control will meet that wall; the driver who looks down the track as he feels his tires break free will regain control of his vehicle. Your car goes where your eyes go. Simply another way of saying that which you manifest is before you. I know it's true; racing doesn't lie.". Enzo is a knowing narrator - he has spent many hours watching racing videos with Denny and... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The Face in the Photograph Jan 2, 2009
"I saw and approached the hungry and desperate mother, as if drawn by a magnet. I do not remember how I explained my presence or my camera to her, but I do remember she asked me no questions. I made five exposures, working closer and closer from the same direction. I did not ask her name or her history. She told me her age, that she was thirty-two. She said that they had been living on frozen vegetables from the surrounding fields, and birds that the children killed. She had just sold the tires... (Townhall.com)
Spend it like you've got it Jan 2, 2009
Well, we got the new tires mounted. Yeah. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
State suspends funding to support recycling Jan 1, 2009
IDEM's decision to halt funding affects state grant programs for waste tires, recycling, pollution prevention, household hazardous waste and public education. It also includes the state's loan program to develop markets for recyclables. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Chuckholes: No Laughing Matter Jan 1, 2009
It's also about coping with potholes when mid-season thaws cause the road to crumble beneath your tires. Damaged wheels and tires do not only leave motorists stranded at the side of the road, they can also leave their wallets empty ... Keeping tire pressure consistently at the manufacturer's recommendation will help protect your vehicle's wheels and tires from being damaged from pothole impacts. (PR Newswire)
Drive from Nice to Tuscany Jan 1, 2009
The Michelin Guide started as a way to get people to explore France by car, sampling the gastronomy of the country s different regions and, presumably, wearing out their tires in the process. That s a bit of what we had in mind when we found out that one of our friends was marrying a French woman in Paris in June, and another was marrying an Italian woman in eastern Tuscany. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Snow and ice make Gratteri's sales nice Jan 1, 2009
He said his store had been prepared for a rush of customer demand for snow tires and chains because they do a pre-order each year in anticipation of bad weather ... Krupp said, Gratteri's workers are also fixing a lot of flat tires caused by punctures from links in broken chains left on the roads. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Potent Pony: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Jan 1, 2009
The car rides on standard 18-inch wheels and tires, with new 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels optional ... "I think we did that, but I'm a bit biased. This car is the direct result of all the work we did on the KR. But this car has a better ride, better handling and a more refined powertrain. The better chassis balance gives us the better ride and the new tires [Goodyear F1 Supercar] provide better grip.". (AutoWeek)
Lake surveyor renews call for using parks and public golf course for flood diversion Jan 1, 2009
Drainage Ditches wrote on Dec 30, 2008 9:45 PM:" All of our Drainage Ditches, region-wide, except for Spring Ditch and Cady Marsh Ditch, are filled with a terrible amount of silt, clay, topsoil, brambles, tires, railroad ties, muck, trees, old chunks of concrete, bed springs, old car parts, rugs, grocery carts, plastic bags or just about anything you can think of. What a disgusting record of mankind. Since our ditches are full of this stuff, no wonder that no one wants to address the silt and... (Munster Times, IN)
A Surge in Bicyclists Appears to Be Waiting Jan 1, 2009
The most curious development was an influx of bicycles so old that they caused a run on 27-inch tires, once an industry standard but largely out of use since the early 1980s ... In interviews, store owners said they had trouble last summer keeping up their stock of accessories, especially bike bags, car racks, tires and tubes ... The question is, Mr. Townley said, will they take the bike out of the basement, inflate the tires and ride it again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Annual 'Banished Words' List Unveiled Dec 31, 2008
"If I see one more corporation declare itself 'green,' I'm going to start burning tires in my backyard," wrote Ed Hardiman of Bristow, Va. in his submission. (KSBW 8, CA)
Here's to your good health Dec 31, 2008
It's one thing to guess how much pressure your tires have and another to guess how much your arteries have. High blood pressure is often called the silent killer, because the only way to know you have it is to have your blood pressure taken. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Plan: Drive less, pay more Dec 31, 2008
Obama Bin Biden wrote on Dec 30, 2008 11:19 AM:" That is hilarious, I guess all you greenies that bought your prius's and hybrid cars really got suckered huh? Ha ha ha ha. You buy your hybrid to save gas and the quote un quote environment, then the Democrat Governor says, it's not about saving gas, it's about money.It's also funny that you pay an extra $8000 for your hybrid, when you could have used that money for the gas cost in the first place. Oh, and lets, not forget, how much repairs are... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Telford Diving stays in the deep Dec 31, 2008
Tire producer Michelin's Driving America's Safety program, though, is providing a set of four tires for free ... The Driving America's Safety program is giving sets of tires to 50 different emergency services first responder units nationwide, Jennifer Michels, an account executive with public relations firm Hill ton's Irvine, Calif ... "The tires are specifically to assist emergency responders and ensure they have the safest, most reliable tires," Michels said. (Ambler Gazette, PA)
Uncooperative Man Gets Tased by DPD Dec 31, 2008
Spinning tires and sliding a truck sideways resulted in a Dublin man feeling the sting of a police issue taser and a trip to the county jail. On Dec. 27 just before noon, while two officers were on another call, they saw a black Chevy Silverado spin out and slide across two lanes of Roosevelt St. When the driver saw the police vehicles, he allegedly slowed down and drove toward Moore St.. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Simple Ways to Make Any Car Run More Efficiently Dec 31, 2008
Keep your tires properly inflated ... Instead, keep tires inflated to the specifications of tire manufactures, usually displayed on the sidewall of the tire. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
$200K worth of marijuana seized at border Dec 31, 2008
and officials said a Dodge Ram truck seeking entry into Arizona from Mexico on Sunday was inspected and found to have 150 pounds of the illegal substance hidden in its tires. A Mexican national was driving the truck, CBP said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Despite economy, Galt businesses opening and growing Dec 31, 2008
The shop offers complete automotive service and repair, excluding tires, alignment and smog a smog repair shop is opening right next door in the coming weeks. Opening Brian's Automotive Service wasn't the easiest choice for the couple. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Which to choose? X6 or X5? Dec 30, 2008
In a way it looks like a BMW sedan that has been jacked up and fitted with oversize 20-inch wheels and tires. Like it or loathe it, the design of X6 is both unmistakable and fitting. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Supercomputer arrives Dec 30, 2008
The computer arrived from Dallas on a semi-truck trailer that used chains on its tires to navigate icy roadways, he said. Once in Butte, MERDI engineers and employees with Jordan Contracting used a lift and 10-ton boom to move the computer into the building, Kambich said. (Montana Standard, MT)
OPINION: Thumbs up for planning around the blues Dec 30, 2008
fnord wrote on Dec 28, 2008 9:50 AM:" Don't need a 4x4. 4x4 means you lose traction on the two drive wheels, but if you have good tires, well nothing beats that and you can go just about anywhere with the right rubber on your wheels. Just going over to Les Schwab and having them sipe your tires will make a world of difference. My little foofoomobile has front wheel drive and siped tires and I can go just about anywhere I need to. Was quite humorous last year to see a jacked up 4x4 high centered... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
NASCAR saw big changes in '08, except at top Dec 30, 2008
The criticism of the new car continued in 2008, especially at the Brickyard 400 as the longest run under green flag conditions was 12 laps due to extreme wear of right-side tires. Speaking of Busch, he moved from Hendrick Motorsports to Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2008 season and shocked the sport by winning eight of the first 26 races and building a huge points lead which was reset to 80 points per Chase seedings. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Health Matters: Tips for keeping safe this winter Dec 30, 2008
Ensure that your tires have adequate tread and keep your gas tank at least half-full. Plan long trips carefully, listening to the latest weather reports and road conditions. (Needham Tab, MA)
Fire destroys Powers building (730) Dec 30, 2008
A single car, its tires melted away, the paint turned gray from the fire, smoke and water, was still in the building. Dudley said the owner lost a car and a camp trailer in the fire. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Crews moving lots of snow Dec 30, 2008
MAHONRI wrote on Dec 25, 2008 11:14 AM:" Quit using SALT on the roads. A major pollutant, contributes to rust and corrosion and poisons the roadsides.Use sand and do a push to drive slower, buy winter ice and snow tires or studded snows.A lot can be done to make it easier to drive in the winter and SALT on the roads is so costly in so many ways that we all pay for it for years. ". Chicken Little wrote on Dec 25, 2008 10:52 AM:" More proof of global warming. the sky is falling. ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Why buy local? Dec 30, 2008
TERESA PRINCE/The Globe Gazette MASON CITY Buy a toothbrush, a pair of socks, a set of tires or visit an attorney or a doctor in your hometown and you help pay for your police and fire protection, schools and public libraries. Sales taxes, local option sales taxes and hotel/motel taxes finance vital community services as well as pay for spending on tourism activities and advertising to bring visitors to the community. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Debut in Race-Inspired Super Bowl Advertisement Dec 30, 2008
The only item that needed to be replaced on the Genesis Coupe was a set of tires. "The Epic Lap" was created by Goodby, Silverstein & Partners. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What you need to know this holiday traveling season Dec 27, 2008
Anywhere you go in the Northern Nevada and the Sierra region, if driving is on the agenda this holiday season, travelers should carry chains or have their vehicles equipped with snow tires. In lower elevations icy, wet, and snowy conditions promise to create hazardous conditions for motorists. (KRNV.com, NV)
Breastfeeding moms to protest Facebook Dec 26, 2008
Buy the best tires at the lowest prices. 2007 Awards from the California Newspaper Publishers Association. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
An uphill battle Dec 26, 2008
Getting chains or studs on tires will help with traction on the drive and with parking. It makes such a huge difference, Alicia Vernon said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Fire and Life Safety Corner: Winter, your car, and you Dec 26, 2008
Checking the tires for air, sidewall wear and tread depth. Checking antifreeze level and the freeze line. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Practical advice about car warranties Dec 26, 2008
For example, tires, after-market stereo systems, and conversion components are not made by the car maker and thus not covered under the vehicle warranty. You will usually find these warranties in the paper work you received at the time of vehicle delivery. (CNN)
Local Auto Dealerships Weather the Recession Dec 26, 2008
"When we sell a car, we may agree to throw in a new set of tires, and it seems to work relatively well," Zerna said. County Seat West "December is never a good month for car sales," said Doug Voss, of County Seat West, a used-car dealership in Union. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Hydrogen proponent touts Montana's alternative energy bounty Dec 26, 2008
He's scripted Electrify Your Ride on the tailgate, but the only way you'd know the difference between a greenhouse gas-emitting truck and his customized maroon hydrogen vehicle is by looking under the hood and the bed cover where the batteries generate enough power to squeal the tires. It operates like a regular truck except I don't spend anything on gas, he said. (Missoulian, MT)
DPW releases tips for winter driving Dec 26, 2008
Better roads, better cars and better tires won't take the place of careful driving practices ... Be sure your tires have adequate tread for traction in snow and to reduce the risk of hydroplaning in rain or puddles on the road ... Reducing air pressure will not give you more traction and your tires could become seriously underinflated, affecting steering. (Town Times, CT)
Flag connects generations of warriors (14) Dec 26, 2008
"We were told to get across, park anywhere and dig fox holes. The next day, of the 10 tires on the truck, only four were up.". Andrew Nugent said their air base in Balad, Iraq received occasional mortar fire. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Winter Car Care Tips Dec 26, 2008
Under-inflated tires create extra friction where the rubber meets the road. Improperly inflated tires also wear unevenly, which can impact your vehicle's traction on the road and possibly lead to a dangerous blowout. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Carmel garbage broker charged in alleged fraud Dec 25, 2008
Prosecutors said the refuse came mainly from construction and demolition sites and was not toxic - although it did include items such as mattresses, refrigerators and tires, which usually carry higher fees. Generally, waste brokers act as go-betweens, negotiating lowered disposal fees by aggregating various hauling companies. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bad weather, bad drivers Dec 25, 2008
Officers in the field would have to decide how fast is too fast, which is not easy, given rapidly changing weather conditions and other variables, such as whether a vehicle is equipped with snow tires. For his part, Fantino points to a serious public-safety issue. (Toronto Star)
Nine Green Gifts for Christmas Dec 25, 2008
Experts agree that keeping tires inflated properly can improve gas mileage by 3 percent. And a tire pressure gauge makes a fine stocking stuffer. (Fox News)
Knee-deep in white stuff Dec 25, 2008
Many cars were out despite not having the required chains or traction tires. And even chained vehicles - including several TriMet buses - were spinning on snow-covered roads. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Formula One: A season that turned on the very last corner Dec 25, 2008
The track became too wet to negotiate on dry weather tires. Most of the teams called their drivers into the pits to change into wet weather tires ... The suspense multiplied as both men pulled into the pits to change their tires. (International Herald Tribune)
Man hospitalized after shooting in Honolulu involving police officer Dec 25, 2008
Edison Chen, owner of Ace Auto, was sitting in his shop at about 11 a.m. when he heard yelling and screeching tires behind his business. He ran outside and saw a man in a black Honda Civic ramming his car into two vehicles while an officer in a police car blocked him in. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Travel troubles (262) Dec 25, 2008
The Oregon Department of Transportation required chains on all cars in the Portland area not equipped with four-wheel drive or studded, snow or all-weather tires. I m not sure how long chains will be required in the Portland-Metro area, said Dave Thompson of ODOT. We re hoping conditions will improve today and we can remove the requirement. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
USA Technologies Issues Letter to Shareholders Dec 25, 2008
Now motorists who pull into gas stations or convenience stores would be able to use their debit or credit card to operate the kiosks that will inflate their tires or vacuum the interior of their cars. AIR-Serv has an install base of 90,000 kiosks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
50 mln yuan sports car makes debut in Beijing Dec 25, 2008
The four tires plus a spare total 200,000 yuan, which is equal to a medium domestic-made vehicle. If Chinese clients want to buy a Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Herms, the actual market price including the vehicle purchase tax plus the imported vehicle consumption tax could total 50 million yuan. (People's Daily Online, China)
AFD looks into refurbishing fire trucks Dec 23, 2008
Refurbishing the truck which would encompass the installation of a new engine, transmission and tires with upgrades to other major components may cost considerably less and give it another five to seven years of life. From everything he's been told, the cost to refurbish fire apparatus could be between 200,000 and 300,000. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Flat tires pumped up spirits for Christmas Dec 23, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Last update: 12:55 a.m. MST. Salt Lake City Scattered Clouds 23. (Deseret News)
China urges US to prevent trade protectionism Dec 23, 2008
China also asked the WTO on Monday to investigate whether the United States is illegally taxing Chinese goods such as steel pipe and off-road tires. It is the first time Beijing has ever sought a WTO panel in a trade dispute. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Wondering in a winter blizzardland Dec 23, 2008
Which wasnt welcome news, because I had two questionable rear tires ... With no glasses and two bad tires ... I also promised God that if I got through this alive I would get those rear tires replaced right away, but of course I havent yet done so. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
TuBe Or Not TuBe Dec 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA)--Disposal of used car tires is a service offered by most tire companies, but what about bicycle tires ... Anyone can stop in Capital Bicycle and drop off used bicycle tubes and tires free of charge ... The shop then sends the collected tubes and tires to a local company that grinds them up and reuses them. (W-USA News, DC)
The skinny on tire chains and studded tires for a Californian Dec 22, 2008
And what about studded snow tires ... Studded snow tires, too, are allowed, but state law sets specific restrictions on when you can have them on your car: from Oct. 16 until April 30 ... With the advent of all-weather radials and improved designs for snow tires without studs, it became less common to see cars equipped with studded tires or chains. (Albany Times Union)
Hawaii Chevy dealer crushes auto competition Dec 22, 2008
Island Chevrolet general sales manager James Severtson arranged for a Chevrolet Suburban SUV outfitted with massive tires costing $5,000 apiece to drive over a Honda Accord. On the first attempt Friday, the monster truck blew a hydraulic hose and leaked vital fluid while the Honda remained intact and ready for more. (AZCentral -- News)
A few science lessons from the commute Dec 22, 2008
Do they make snow tires for bikes. And what's with those manhole covers. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
I-84 closed as winter storm paralyzes N. Oregon (400) Dec 22, 2008
Local and state officials advised drivers to stay put in many areas and to chain up, or use traction tires and drive slowly in others. In the Portland metro area, heavy trucks were required to have chains, as were all vehicles on U.S. Highway 26 and Oregon 6 in the Coast Range. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The whole world's sap is sunk Dec 22, 2008
You can hear it in your tires, too, on snowy streets, if you drive slowly and keep the radio off. Unless the wind is blowing, life on severe winter days here is like living in a glycerine aquarium. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
