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Expert Profile: Barry Smith

Expertise: 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.
Member SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Member Tire Society (Tire Technical Organization) SCCA Regional Competiton License holder Authored many training manuals on tires, their care and use.

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Tires are a highly engineered product that face some of the most severe environments - the road.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I want to dispell many of the "myths" about tires so people will be better informed.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject The vast majority of tire failures are caused by road hazards and lack of proper tire maintenance, not manufacturing defects.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 31846
Knowledge	9.88 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.80 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.97 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		3
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		3952

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/30/08
7	9	9	8	08/26/08
10	10	10	10	08/26/08
10	10	10	10	08/23/08
10	10	10	10	08/24/08

User Comments

Thank You for your prompt reply. I'll look for H rated replacements.
(David on 08/30/08)

Thank you very mutch
(DENNIS on 08/26/08)

thanks for the quick response. I never gave that a thought, about the rims being too small.
(Vince Mantegna on 08/23/08)

Thank you. Your explanation gave me the direction I was seeking.
(Al Ferretti on 08/24/08)

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Recent Answers from Barry Smith

2008-08-29 tire speed ratings: David, It's not a good idea to mix speed ratings within a vehicle. And it's best to have the best tires in the rear. In this case you have a conflict. The best handling tires are are the ones with...

2008-08-29 Aftermarket wheels and tires: Eric, To get the same load carrying capacity as the tires currently on your vehicle: LT265/70R17 at 60 psi front anf 70 psi rear - a 32 X 12.50R17 LT would need 43 psi front and 51 psi rear. But...

2008-08-28 Cooper tires: Mark, DOT codes are a 10 to 12 digit number located near the letters "DOT". BTW the digits can be numbers or letters. The first 2 digits are a code for the manufacturing plant. The next 2...

2008-08-26 matching sizes: Jared, This is a question you need to ask Bridgestone, but it sounds to me like you've identified a different tire. The letter "P" in front of the tire size means it was designed to US tire standards...

2008-08-25 repo tires you referrred to...: Adam, Thanks. It was as I suspected. How to avoid? These tires will be advertized as authentic reproductions. You will not confuse them with currently available models as the tire size will be...