life of tires

**Ry_Tower** · February 23rd, 2011 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by umi001

A few more links recommending that new tires be placed on the rear:

http://www.michelinman.com/tire-care...ent-questions/ (check the last question)
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/car...on-my-car.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2...n_a_budget.htm
http://www.cartest.ca/replace_tires_on_front_or_re.htm

nice info, nag-research talaga si bossing ha.

**mazzipino** · February 28th, 2011 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by galant E SS

oversizing tires
ladies & gentelemen:

is it ok to upgrade or oversize the tires of my car from 195 60 R15 to 195 65 R15? as of now, i just changed the 2 rear tires, 195 65 R15 & still using 195 60 R15 at my front wheels. ok lang po ba to, the front tires are smaller than the rear tires? but i'm planning to change the front tires too, later na nga lang coz i'm on a tight budget and walang nakkipag-trade in dito sa province namin ng slightly used tires. sayang din naman kasi yong smaller tires ko, medyo bago pa naman. i decided to put the bigger and newer tires sa likod kasi mas magandang tingnan kahit pano,

and mas kilalang brand, yokohama yong nilagay ko sa front. yong binili kong newer and bigger tires ay deestone, made in thailand. ok naman daw yon sabi ng ibang carowners na gumagamit nong deestone. by the way, my ride is 97 mitsu galant ss.

any answers to his query?

me too, i found a good deal on some tires but they only have 2 in stock, next batch they don't know when they'll get the stock. thought about putting them on but my instincts said no, so will probably keep them stored in the meantime.

**miked** · February 28th, 2011 10:36 AM

Panahon na rin siguro para iwasan ang TIRE BLACK ano.....

**Ry_Tower** · February 28th, 2011 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by mazzipino

any answers to his query?

me too, i found a good deal on some tires but they only have 2 in stock, next batch they don't know when they'll get the stock. thought about putting them on but my instincts said no, so will probably keep them stored in the meantime.

Try to download tire size calculator. Dapat not more than 3% yung increase ng height to retain the proper speedometer and odometer accuracy reading AFAIK. Pero yung kay Galant Ss mukahng pwede naman. 5 years lang safe useful lufe ng tires kaya hind puwede matagal na ma-stock siya. Magastos talaga sasakyan kaya dapt bago bumili, make sure na may pang-maintenance. Hindi a-eenjoy at sakit lang sa ulo kapag hindi maganda maintenance IMO.

**Ry_Tower** · February 28th, 2011 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by miked

Panahon na rin siguro para iwasan ang TIRE BLACK ano.....

Why naman? IMO it is good to have tire black as it also deflect some of the UV rays and does improve the look of the tires (until mapuno ng dust, hehehehe) pero punas lang ok na naman uli eh.

**miked** · February 28th, 2011 11:14 AM

i prefer my tires as is (i.e. only the rubber no other compounds added)....because some may contain petroleum- or oil-based ingredients and rubber hates oils. wash with soapy water is enough.......well that's me.....

**Ry_Tower** · February 28th, 2011 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by miked

i prefer my tires as is (i.e. only the rubber no other compounds added)....because some may contain petroleum- or oil-based ingredients and rubber hates oils. wash with soapy water is enough.......well that's me.....

Kapag nagpapa-car wash kasi ako, nanghihinyang ako sa babayaran kaya pinapalagay ko tire black, same din lang kasi singil nung with or w/out tire black. hehe.

pero kapag ako lang naman naglilinis minsan, scrub din lang para maitim pero hindi ako gumagamit ng tire black.

**_Qwerty_** · February 28th, 2011 11:47 AM

may tire black na water based.. i think yung ginagamit nang Big Bert's ganon..

**miked** · February 28th, 2011 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Kapag nagpapa-car wash kasi ako, nanghihinyang ako sa babayaran kaya pinapalagay ko tire black, same din lang kasi singil nung with or w/out tire black. hehe.

pero kapag ako lang naman naglilinis minsan, scrub din lang para maitim pero hindi ako gumagamit ng tire black.

sa pagkakuripot ko rin eh ako na rin nagwawash ng pipip ko..hehe...never pa nakatikim ng carwash sa labas mula nung napasakin na...underwash lang minsan para matanggal ang mga nakadikit na dumi pero di rin natanggal.hehe...plus another thing to be aware of is the high-pressure water which could damage the paint in the long run. another thing is the carwash boys rushing up the job of washing your car..it leads to scratches, etc......

**umi001** · March 2nd, 2011 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by miked

i prefer my tires as is (i.e. only the rubber no other compounds added)....because some may contain petroleum- or oil-based ingredients and rubber hates oils. wash with soapy water is enough.......well that's me.....

There are tire blacks that are water-based and will not damage your tires. Just avoid those cheap, clear tire blacks that you usually find in hardware stores. A good tire black that isn't expensive is Microtex Tire Black - it leaves a matte finish on the tire. If you're more into the glossy look, just make a second application. Additionally, you can also use it to condition exterior trim (rubber and plastic).