Tires and Wheels Transportation Systems Tires what

Tires and Wheels Transportation Systems

Tires… what to think about. • Tire application depends on – what are you going to use them for

Kinds of tires • • High Speed Touring/ High mileage all purpose “ALL SEASON” Snow

High Speed Tires • • Tire compound is for high speed Not safe for snow driving VERY SOFT compound Road noise AGGRESSIVE TREAD PATTERNS SWEEPS WATER AWAY AND GIVES POSTIVE GRIP ON DRY ROADS…. Mr. Giallombardo owned these!

Touring/ High Mileage Tires • These tires are good for long trips • Handling and performance are average, but their limits are low due to their HARD compound • Standard on luxury cars SIMPLE TREAD PATTERNS QUIETS THE RIDE AND MAKES FOR SMOOTH OPERATION!

“All Season” Tires • These tires can be used all year. • Usually standard equipment on cars today. • MEDIUM compound Slightly aggressive tread can handle dry, wet and snowy conditions… HOWEVER, this tire has limits, because it has to perform all jobs.

Snow Tires • These tires are only used for snow and ice surfaces only! • Very SOFT compound • allows for a “sponge” like effect in snow • VERY reliable for winter

• The two sets will last longer, and is a better investment • High Performance All Seasons for the summer • SNOW tires used specifically in the winter

Rotate your tires! EVERY OTHER OIL CHANGE or every 6000 miles

P - 93 MPH Q - 99 MPH S - 112 MPH T - 118 MPH U - 124 MPH H - 130 MPH V - 149 MPH W - 168 MPH Y - 186 MPH Z - 186+ MPH Know your Speed Rating! Check the speed rating of your tires so that you know how fast, or how much heat they can handle, before they burst!! Just look for the letter on your tire sidewall.

TREAD WEAR • • • 150 200 300 450 600 Treadwear ratings are for you to know how long your tires will last. Higher numbers are better!

Tire manufacture Tire size Tire name Speed Rating

WIDTH SIDE WALL RIM SIZE

Plus Sizing Plus sizing your wheels and tires is the best way to improve both the performance and appearance of your vehicle. By using a larger diameter wheel with a lower profile tire it's possible to properly maintain the overall diameter of the tire.

By using a tire with a shorter sidewall, you gain quickness in steering response and better lateral stability.

Wheel PHILOSOPHY • Wheels are great to have. They improve the ride and look of your car. • Always buy your wheels from a store in which you can get warranty work done on them. • Always wash your wheels with nonabrasive soap. Use dishwasher soap first, and then wax your wheel. Do not use “Wheel Cleaner, ” they stain brakes

• Don’t oversize your wheel • If you want to go big, don’t drop below 40 series tires. • Use plus sizing to make sure that you don’t overdo it and change the diameter.

• Always understand that if you have too small a side-wall, you WILL bend your rims! • Forget about the biggest rim on the block, find a rim that suits your needs that isn’t going to bend on Rochester roads!

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