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Wheel Bearings

Posted May 14, 2010 10:06 AM

Let me start by saying that your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. Did that get your attention? In this article we’ll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can keep them doing their very important job while you drive around Tierrasanta CA. Wheel bearings are pretty simple parts. They’re made of high quality steel and are engineered to last 100,000 miles or more if regular car maintenance is kept up. The bearings do two very important jobs: First they…

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Tire Maintenance In Mission Valley

Posted April 22, 2010 12:47 PM

With the recent focus in Mission Valley on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure. Everyone in Mission Valley knows that tires wear out, but we all want to make them last as long as possible because they're fairly expensive to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly inflated tires last longer. Under-inflated tires will wear out more quickly. Some people in Mission Valley wonder if there is benefit to adding a few extra pounds of…

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When Are Your Tires Worn Out?

Posted March 5, 2010 2:42 PM

Hey San Diego, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our CA streets? How can you tell on your sedan? While there may be legal requirements for the San Diego area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates. 2/32 is the depth of the tire tread wear indicator bars that US law has required to be molded across all tires since August 1, 1968. When tires are worn so that this bar is visible, there's just 2/32 of an inch – 1.6 millimeters…

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Upsizing Wheels and Tires

Posted February 18, 2010 3:02 PM

At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of your for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now - your going to need them later. Many people want to accessorize their car - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs out there to get you the look you want. And for many, that look includes bigger wheels. It used to be that…

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Posted January 15, 2010 10:27 AM

We all know that under inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It's hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your tire is considered significantly under inflated at 26 pounds. The tire may not look low until it gets below 20 pounds. Uncle Sam to the rescue! A new federal…

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