Part of owning a vehicle is knowing how to care for all the different components it has. And while plenty of people pay attention to the engine, transmission, brakes, and other major components, people often overlook the tires. But the … Read more
When you’re driving down the road, you often don’t think twice about your vehicle’s wheels and rims. But the only thing holding each tire in place with all the right pressure is two continuous raised strips of metal on each … Read more
It is seldom a good situation when a light suddenly appears upon your vehicle’s dash. Today’s vehicles feature a number of individual lights within their dash, the bulk of which are set to illuminate in the event of less than … Read more
As any motorist knows, tires are quite expensive, often costing as much as $1,000 per set. For this reason, most attempt to extend the service life of their tires, thereby maximizing the return on their investment. However, irregular tire wear … Read more
As most motorists are well aware, our vehicles’ tires play a pivotal role in maintaining traction with the roads along which we travel. Our tires transfer torque to any given surface, while also preventing untimely slides or skids that can … Read more
When you’re driving and suddenly you hear a “thwacking” or “slapping” sound, try turning the wheel left and right and see if it feels different. If you notice the lack of traction on one side of the car or the … Read more
Do you remember the opening chariot race in Ben Hur? There is a moment in the race where the camera zooms in on the wheel and you can see a bunch of daggers poking out from the centerpoint of the … Read more
Most motorists take pride in the appearance of their vehicle. From the vivid appearance of a vehicle’s paint job to the finer points of a well-detailed interior, it is often the little details that present a car or truck with … Read more
If you drive a conventional car, it will likely have five lug nuts (or bolts) at each wheel (some models only have four). These twenty fasteners could be the most important ones on your entire car. That’s because if five … Read more
It happens. You’ll replace your tire with a spare and drive on it to get home after a long day of work. It’ll be late by the time you parallel park a few blocks away because everyone else took the … Read more