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Barry SmithU.S.
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I have over 30 years experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of tires. I have served as the technical advisor to the "800" number. I have authored or co-authored many publications - usually without credit. I can answer almost any technical question, but please don`t ask me to compare brands. I probably have prejudices because of my work experience. |
Recent Answers
2009-11-20 proper tire inflation:
Mark, As you know, on every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that lists the original tire size and the proper pressure for that size. The placard is usually
2009-11-20 Storing Cars:
Sara, This is a complex issue with many facets. First, any time a vehicle sits, it is starting to get a flat spot. It is very temperature related. Clearly a week of sitting shouldn't cause an issue
2009-11-19 Tire specs:
Brooke, As you found out. M+ S means "Mud and Snow" - an All Season. BSW means "Black Sidewall". So these are not in conflict. My best guess is that they are the same. But to be sure that replacing
2009-11-18 tire rim size compatibility:
Dean, A 2000 Chevy Trailblazer has a bolt circle of 5 X 120.7mm and a 1999 Jeep Laredo has a bolt circle of ...... well my book doesn't list the model that way, but the 2 choices for Jeeps of that year
2009-11-18 tire inflationon BFGs:
Jim, Let's do the math first. According to Tire Guides, a 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II came with 2 different tire sizes, and one of them was 255/65R16 105H inflated to 28 psi front / 46 psi
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