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Select the type of tires for heavy adventure – (YUMMY !!!)

off road 187x250 Select the type of tires for heavy adventure   (YUMMY !!!)Usually tire factory default is almost an average-sized 29-inch, if the tire is replaced with a higher tire but not more than 10% of normal tire height will not need to replace the final gear. So if the normal 29-inch tires, it can be replaced with a higher tire does not exceed 32 inch, but to field a heavy adventure is almost an average of the lowest tire used 33 inch.

Selection of tires suitable for field heavy adventure can be seen from several aspects, among others :

* Heavy vehicle
* The ability of the engine and axle
* Type of soil from fields that will be frequently encountered

What is certain select a suitable tire for mud terrain, for example, Mud Terrain, Super Swamper, Exterm trecker, Jeep service, etc. Extra grip. For serious adventure field is almost the average person would choose a tire with a size between 33 inches and 36 inches, of course tire size is much higher than 10% of the normal tire size which is of course the final gear in the axle should be replaced as well.

There also needs to know to choose a suitable tire tread width is affected by vehicle weight and type of soil that passed, as the guide tires have tread the road surface is not too well also may not sink or float, such as a light vehicle when using tire that is too wide then the tire will float and tread with good but not if the vehicle through sandy terrain tires instead of the wide surface is required.

So the combination of several aspects of the select tires that match the utility rather than appearance. When replacing the tires should be attempted if necessary raise the body (body lift) or raise the car’s suspension (suspension lift), raised the car’s suspension is easier to do it than by elevating the car body.

Also need to try the tires are not stuck at the steering wheel is turned, when raising the car’s suspension should also be checked whether Caster participate or not changed this to prevent the steering wheel into the wild when the car driven on the road straight, do not forget anything when raised suspension shock-absorber is also necessary replaced, including the length must also be considered whether the coupling and brake hose is still sufficient.
That if all testing tires are not stuck anything it is advisable not need to change the suspension or body.

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Caring for your car tires

tire 250x194 Caring for your car tiresAccording to the data contained in the Department of Safety National Highway Traffic USA, a total of 660 cases of traffic accidents caused by lack of wind pressure in the tires and take the victim seriously injured as many as 33 thousand per year. A study sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recently, which was conducted on 1000 people across the state driver, find the facts that :

* 63% of motorists stated that tire pressure greatly affect the mileage of the vehicle
* Only 19% of the drivers check their tire pressure condition
* Each month, three out of four drivers wash their vehicles, while only one in five motorists check their tire pressure

You can travel distances of up to 3.3% further and save the cost of fuel, if you are always diligent in checking on your car’s tire pressure and keep always in pressure should be.

Below are 10 tips car tire care :

1. Do not wait until the tire is damaged. Make it a habit to always check your tire pressure at least once a month and especially before traveling long distances. Tires with insufficient pressure will cause the tire easily of heat due to friction with the asphalt, so the tires wear faster and can endanger the safety of driving.

2. You must be memorized by a proportional pressure of your tires. The size of the right tire pressure can be seen on the sticker attached to the inside of the door of your vehicle, or the vehicle owner’s manual.

3. For a valid measurement of your tire pressure, check tires when they are cold temperatures. If your car is gone a long way, wait about three hours.

4. Perform periodic checks, at least once a month and keep the size of your car’s tire pressure is always on a proportionate restriction. So your car is ready for use, if at any time you need.

5. Coins can be used as a pointing device that you have bald tires. Put the coins in your car tire treads. If you can see the whole picture coin money, it’s time for your car to change tires.

6. Keep your tires from the hole in the road. For holes that are too big, not only can damage your tires, but also would disrupt the balance or the balance of the car tires.

7. Make a schedule. Make sure you redeem your tires between the front with that behind every 6000 miles, for a uniform condition of all tires and maintain tire life longer.

8. Do not drive a car with tires that without cover her nipple. Driving a car with a tire without a valve cover could be the cause of air leakage from inside the tire and can result in tire pressure deficiency.

9. Check balance or the balance of your tires periodically, to avoid tire spin that is not stable.

10. Calculate the weight that should be loaded by your car. If the charges exceed the maximum capacity can cause excessive pressure on your tires and it can be very dangerous

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