Should I change my stock tires?
Should I change my stock tires?
In almost all cases it is recommended that you stick to the factory-size for your car or truck’s tires. This is because many components of the vehicle were specifically designed for that specific size of tire. This mainly has to do with the diameter of your tires.
What should match when replacing tires?
If you decide to replace one or two of the tires, the best choice is to replace them with the exact same brand, style, and size that are already on the vehicle. If this is possible, the dimensions, internal construction, materials, and tread design will be nearly identical to the tires you are replacing.
Should all 4 tires match?
Ideally, you want all four tires to match in both type and wear, but a set of mismatched tires isn’t a deal breaker, so as long as they meet the following criteria: A car with mismatched front and back tires should still be usable, especially if it is a two wheel drive vehicle.
Is it safe to change a tyre while driving?
If you find a tyre suddenly needs changing while driving on the road, and you can’t safely stop your car somewhere away from the road, then you’d be better calling a breakdown service. You need a fair amount of room to do a tyre change properly and safely so trying such a thing right by the road is difficult.
Why do I remove the locking wheel nut when changing the tyres?
When having tyres changed I remove the locking wheel nut to stop the tyre monkeys using an air gun on it, and I take a picture of the wheel to show the condition. I only do this because I had a nut ruined the past, and alloys scratched. Both of the last two times I’ve had damage to my wheels when I’ve had the tyres changed and pads changed.
Where is the best place to change a car tyre?
Areas which are well away from the road are the best places to do a tyre change. If you find a tyre suddenly needs changing while driving on the road, and you can’t safely stop your car somewhere away from the road, then you’d be better calling a breakdown service.
Why did I change the rear tyres on my Bev?
The last two sets of rears I’ve changed because they were badly cracked around the shoulder and between the tread, the tyres on an i3 is obviously a very weak link. I thought the BEV had the same tyres all round, maybe the wheels have been changed at some stage.
