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If you are talking about the small metal thing clipped to the rim, they are a weight to balance the wheel
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Why is it important to have tires for your car?
It'll definitely be a little bumpy driving without them.
Why does your car slip and slide?
Because your tires have little friction against ice and snow!
Tires sound out of balance no shimmy?
If the tires sound out of balance but the car is not shimmying, it could be that the balancing weights fell off one of the wheels. Noisy tires are also tires that have too little air.
What are two complements for a new car?
Fuel, oil, tires. Complements are things that one thing cannot be without. You can't drive a car without gas and oil. You also can't drive a car without tires.
Are classic car tires available to purchase?
It really depends on which car you bought, original tires are a rare thing to find in places like dealerships. To get what you need you might have to ask in junkyards or search for a good restorator, they know people that can get those tires for you.
How do you tell age of bicycle tires?
Basically, you can't. Car tires comes with year of manufacture printed (in code) on them, but no such thing for bicycle tires. What you can do is judge them for dryness, mount& inflate them, and look for cracks.
What kind of chemicals damage car tires?
There are many chemicals that can damage a car's tires including bleach. Many acids will also damage a car's tires.
What criteria has to be met when shopping for new car tires?
If you are wondering what criteria has to be met when shopping for new car tires because you are considering on buying new car tires for your car, then you should follow the easy guide for picking out tires for your car.
What car rims for winter and why?
There is no such thing as car rims for winter. There are however car tires for winter which are called winter tires. They have a much more agressive tread design that will grip better in snow but they wear faster on dry pavement and are noisey. Some people mount these snow tires on another set of rims and change them out come winter removing their summer tires/rims.
How much does a set of car tires cost?
This largely depends on the size and brand of tires. Smaller, cheaper care tires can cost as little as $40-$50 per tire, where as larger, performance tires can cost upwards of $300-$500 per tire.
Where can I find reviews for car tires?
Reviews or recommendations for car tires can be found on a multitude of online car forums. Many of these forums will have dedicated sections to conversations and topics regarding tires. You car manufacturer will also have information about what tires they recommend for your car model.
Will boiling water damage my car tires?
Boiling water will not damage your car tires. It is a method used to remove stubborn rims that have stuck from the car tires.
