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There is usually a seam on the tyre wall, sometimes it is not very noticable but if it is a retread it will be there. Also look out for partially obscured (brand name) writing. EG. Firestone with the top missing is a dead give-away.
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How to tell if you have directional tires on your car?
Somewhere on the sidewall of the tire there will be an arrow pointing in the intended rotation direction.
How many psi should a car tire have?
Somewhere on your vehicle, usually on the drivers door jam you will find a sticker with tire information on it. It will tell you what size tire and what psi is required for both front and rear tires and spare. This information should also be in the drivers manual.
When should you replace a tire?
There's no specific mileage marker that can tell you when to change your tires. It will depend on how the individual drives....like for instance do you take of so fast you burn rubber? Or do you travel on hard rocky roads? Or live in snowy areas? For best answer to this consult the local tire store.
What you need to change a tire?
To change an actual tire you need a tire machine to get it off the rim and the new one on. -If you mean the change the WHEEL and tire on a car, then you just need a jack and a tire wrench.
Difference between used and retread tires?
A used tire is a tire that has been used on a vehicle before. Retread tires are different in that they have been used before, but then they went through a process that extends their life. Retread tires are kind of like "refurbished" tires.
What is a automotive recap?
A retread tire, but they've been banned everywhere just about for safety
What is the Comparision between normal tire and retread tire?
a tyre is made of the following components: .Rubber .Silican .Black carbon .Vulganising agents thanks
How much does a Goodyear Wrangler tire cost?
A Goodyear Wrangler tire costs about $50 for most cars. That is the price new. If one can be found that is a retread then it is likely to be half that price.
Why is your rear tire makes noise when you drive?
difficult to know what noise you are talking about, but could be a wheel bearing that has run dry and starts to "hum" when it gets hot. could possibly be that the tire is simply under inflated or if it's a retread, the tire could be coming apart which means get it checked right away.
How do you tell if a truck tire is a virgin tire?
There is a seam in the tire
Are retread tires worth buying?
The decision of buying used or retread tires is ultimately up to you and only you. There are safety risks and the cost is reduced for this and less lifespan on the tire. If you are ok with the risk and reduced lifespan that is your judgement, however remember that you get what you pay for, and any injury or even death is going to cost you a lot more than a few bucks for tires.
What are capped tires?
tires that have been retread
Who makes primewell tire?
Tell me the DOT code number on the side of the tire and I will tell you the manufacture.
How do you tell tire pressure by striking side of tire?
You really can't tell the exact pressure. All striking the side will do it tell you that there is pressure in the tire and enough experience striking a tire that is properly inflated will give you an idea if it is close to correct.
Why should retread tires not be installed on a steering axle?
Retreads should not be put on steering axles because of the strain the steering axle gets. On the other hand I service alot of Garbage Disposals that run retreads on front axle because they are not going long hauls. There is nothing wrong with running retreads, they are actually less often to come apart than a new tire. Retreads have a bad name because of the tire you see on the sides of the road but what most people don't know is that the retread did not fail the casing however did. If you see wire on the piece of rubber then that means the Recap held on the tire blew out. Most often caused by old casings improper tire inflation and multiple other reasons.
How do you tell tire ply?
That information is written right on the sidewall of the tire.
