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Car makers often recommend a car should have its tires rotated every time the car has an oil change. Compare that to how frequently you have your tires rotated. Unless you’re in a very small group of car owners, it’s a safe wager to say your car’s tires haven’t been rotated even remotely that often. It’s not uncommon to find someone who has never had their car’s tires rotated. And it’s probably safe to say that a majority of drivers assume rotating car tires is an annual kind of thing. Here is what Goodyear has to say about the matter: “Rotating your tires every 3,000-6,000 miles will help eliminate premature tire wear and could save you hundreds of dollars.” What does rotating car tires involve? Rotating car tires involves moving tires from one place to another on the car. This is done in accordance with a particular pattern. Patterns include crisscross rotation, front-to-back and back-to-front rotation and a variety of mixed alternatives. For instance, the front tires may mov...

An older pickup truck that looks good and runs well has a touch of class many cars could would struggle to approach. That pickup truck is a working man and woman’s statement of durability and the owner’s willingness to getting their hands dirty when the need arises. When someone drives an older pickup truck, they’re saying that a little sweat is a badge of honor. But, a pickup truck doesn’t grow older without a commitment from the owner to keep that truck in optimal condition. What can you do to keep your pickup truck running long beyond its ‘planned obsolescence?’ Follow these tips and that newer pickup truck may grow old with style, too. Here are some tips that, incidentally, will also keep a car running longer: Read the owners manual for your pickup truck Probably the first thing you want to do is to familiarize yourself with the owner’s manual. What, you don’t have the owner’s manual and the pickup truck is so old you wouldn’t know where to find it? Actually, the Internet is...

The summer of 2016 is quickly running its course. Children will soon return to school and, before we know it, the leaves will change colors and begin to fall. But, let’s not rush into that; there’s still time to enjoy the summer before it’s gone. One way you may get the most out of this summer is to take a vacation while you still can. While that may involve air travel, or even a train, there’s a good chance that you’ll want to load up the car and hit the open road. Nothing can short circuit a trip faster, however, than a breakdown on the side of the road. A flat tire is an inconvenience, assuming you have a spare. And, it would be wise to make sure your tires are properly inflated and that you have a good spare with proper inflation, too. Putting the right air pressure in the tires is also a good way to make sure your car achieves optimal gas mileage, as well. But, there are other factors to consider before you hit the open road: Are the belts and hoses in good shape? Most cars...

It seems as though you just put those new tires on your car, truck or SUV. Or, maybe the vehicle was recently new and so were the tires. In either case, over time, the miles you put on the car, truck or SUV wear away at the tires until you need new tires again. Depending on the tires, you should expect to get around 50,000 miles from a set of tires. Some tires will last longer and some not as long. How you drive and maintain your vehicle can have a lot to do with how long your tires last. These factors also come into play in terms of how safely you’re able to drive your car, truck or SUV. There are several factors to consider in terms of getting the most out of your tires in terms of how long they last and how they affect safe operation of your car, truck or SUV. Here are the primary issues to consider: Tire pressure Tire pressure is a key factor in safe operation of your car, truck or SUV and how long the tires will last. According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)...