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Entries for August, 2008

do tire manufactures take back for credit old but unused tires from retail outlets?

stinkydoor asked: Just learned of the dangers of blowouts from dated new tires. Maybe someone in the business can answer and give their source of expertise.
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Send Your Business Team Racing Ahead

Bill Ringle asked: The feedback and success stories from How to Assemble, Develop, and Lead a High Performing Team seminar continue to stream in. I got an e-mail from a client who participated in the seminar alerting me to the story on the front page of today’s Wall Street Journal because it built on an [...]

Kubica Can’t Wait to Race

Anthony Fontanelle asked: The North American leg of this year’s Formula One season did not go well for Polish Formula One driver Robert Kubica. At the Canadian Grand Prix, he was involved in a crash which saw his car totaled. Although he only sustained a minor concussion and a sprained ankle, he was not cleared [...]

Should I deflate my tires slightly before long trips to prevent tire blowouts?

Robert asked: One of the things my dad taught me is that before long, hot trips, I should deflate my tires slightly. We live in the desert, so tires get very hot. Supposedly, deflating them slightly, by 2-3psi, helps relieve the extra pressure built up during these long drives (+10 hrs). Is this good advice? [...]

Tire Care and Maintenance Tips

Richard Crittendon asked: The most recurring maintenance issue that a vehicle owner has to deal with is tire care. This is because it is quite normal for tires to wear out after constant usage and then they have to be replaced with new ones. However, there are many things that you as a vehicle owner [...]

Dodge Avenger Driver Falls Short of Winning First Canadian Nascar Race

KatieJones asked: The Dodge Dealers 200 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series is the first NASCAR stock car race in Canadian soil and Dodge Avenger driver Mark Dilley aimed to win it to complement his feat of winning the last CASCAR race last September. While he has prepared well for the race, he fell short and only [...]

Replace the Air Filter in Your Car

Mitch Johnson asked: There many ways on how you can save your money on your car. And here is one for you to know on how to save some more bucks.Your car is running slow with lower mileage? This can be caused by the blockage in the car fuel filter. Some time the car gas [...]

Is running a 8 ply off road tire, rated to 65 psi dangerous on a Chevy 2500 HD truck? Dealer put those on it?

Ken R asked: The Chevy dealer sold me BF Goodrich LT285/75R16, 8 ply off road tires with my truck. I had a blowout, and the tire store says these are underrated for my 3/4 ton truck. They said I need a tire capable of holding at least 80 PSI, this one holds 65. [...]

Who Else is Tired of Feeling Sick And Tired?

Brue Baker asked: It’s morning, at least according the alarm clock, since the sun isn’t up yet. There’s no more time on the snooze button, so you drag yourself out of bed and prop yourself upright until your coffee is ready.Your morning shower helps you feel slightly more awake and alive, just in time to [...]