INDICATORS OF WORN TIRE How do you use tread wear indicators? Do all tires have them?

All tires made since 1968 have built-in tread wear indicator bars that show up as 1/2 inch (13mm) wide smooth bands across the tread, that have been worn down to 1/16 inch [1 mm; legal limit in most States], on both sides, 120 degrees apart. Such tires should be replaced. Tread depth can be checked by placing a 20 pence coin in the tread, ensuring that it covers the edge.

How reliable is the remote start for the Pathfinder? I Dont drive a Nissan. There have been many problems reported about remote control start circuitry in Nissan Pathfinder. Eg: The car shuts down if it is remote started and the vehicle is driven without the key in the keyhole or not turned on. Pathfinder 2003 will not remote start after battery replacement. But if the dome light switch is shut off, it starts because of the delay switch being tied to remote wiring How can I tell the source of a car leak? Some of the checks and alertness required to identify leaks in car: 1. Slippery liquid under the seat the brake master cylinder or the clutch master cylinder. 2. Sweet smelling liquid under passenger feet, means a coolant leak, off the cooling system 3. Exhaust gas indicates a broken tailpipe or a worn or improperly seated rubber seal around the hatchback 4. water leakage in air duct 4. If there is water under the dash board, then look for the same in air conditioner duct 5. Close the doors and windows on a dry day after rain and ask someone to hose down the car, to check rain leaks What is a good price for a 95 Chevy van? The [MSRP] is between $16,908 - $19,402 & Invoice Price is $14,794 - $16,976. The miles per Gallon is 16 in City and 21 in Highway. .The price of a used car always depends primarily on the vehicle condition and odometer. E.g. 54000 miles Chevy 95 sells for $2500 What's the price range for rims for a Chevy Impala? Ed. Cole, Chevys chief engineer defined the Chevy Impala as a prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen. Car rims has a number of styles but the most popular is the spinning or spinner rim.I A poor fitting rims can lead to mechanical problems with your tires, causing them to wear unevenly. 08 - 09; 18"" Rim 1 NEW Factory is $225 2002; 16"" OEM Wheel Rim 5083 is $144.99 2000-2007; 16"" OEM Wheel Rim is $144.99 Used 18" is $165.00

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An easy way to check the tread depth of your tyres if they don't have wear indicators is with the use of a 20 pence coin. Place the coin in the tread and make sure the tread covers the edge Motorcycles, large vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles must have a tread depth of at least 1mm.

Look at the treads. Most tires have tread-wear indicators built into them (see Figure 2). These bars of hard rubber are normally invisible but appear across treads that have been worn down to 1/16th of an inch of the surface of the tire (the legal limit in most states). If these indicators appear in two or three different places, less than 120 degrees apart on the circumference of the tire, replace the tire If your tires don't show these indicators and you think that they may be worn below legal tolerances, place a Lincoln penny head-down in the groove between the treads. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your tire probably needs to be replaced. To measure tread wear more exactly, place a thin ruler into the tread and measure the distance from the base of the tread to the surface. It should be more than 1/16 inch deep. (Note: If your front tires are more worn than your rear ones and show abnormal wear patterns, you probably need to have your wheels aligned.) Pay attention to leaks. If you keep losing air in your tires, have your local service station check them for leaks. Sometimes an ill-fitting rim causes a leak. The garage has a machine that can fix this problem easily.

If the garage can't find a leak, your rims fit properly, and you're still losing air, you probably have a faulty tire valve that's allowing air to escape. You can buy tire valves to replace the ones on your car. Look for the number molded into the base of the tire valves; then buy new ones that match it. In the process of replacing the valve, you will lose most of the air from the tire, so either plan to do this job at a gas station where you can have access to an air hose, or have a mechanic replace the valve for you.

-For the practical test, the Tell Me/Show me question :Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey What you have to do :Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side. For the practical test, the Tell Me/Show me question :Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked. What you have to do :Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps. For the practical test, the Tell Me/Show me question :Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road. What you have to do :No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference. Caution! Remember tyre age. Never use a tyre over Six Years old, regardless of whether it has been used or not. To check the age of the tyre look for the DOT number stamped on the sidewall of the tyre, it will look something like "DOT XXXX 3207" and in this example the tyre was manufactured during the 32nd week of 2007. At least every week check the tyre pressure (including spare). Incorrect tyre pressure may adversely affect tyre life and vehicle handling. Tyre pressure should be checked when tyres are Cold after the vehicle has been parked for three or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile. COLD tyre pressures are shown on garage forecourt. Different vehicles have different tyre pressures so check the charts. Insufficient pressure can lead to overheating of the tyre and Quick Links subsequently internal damage. At high speeds, this could result in tread separation and even bursting of the tyre. Tyres should also be inspected for wear, cracking, bulging, or objects caught in the tread. If excessive wear, cracks, bulging, or deep cuts are found, the tyre should be replaced. Most new tyres have a built-

in tread wear indicator (See diagram RIGHT). When wear indicator is visible, the tyre should be replaced. In the UK by law, Cars, light vans and light trailers must have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the breath of the tread and around the entire circumference. An easy way to check the tread depth of your tyres if they don't have wear indicators is with the use of a 20 pence coin. Place the coin in the tread and make sure the tread covers the edge as shown in the video above. Motorcycles, large vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles must have a tread depth of at least 1mm. WARNING Do not use a deformed wheel even if it has been repaired. Such wheels could have structural damage and could fail without warning. Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tyre life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required. Motorists are failing to check the condition of their tyres, which could have fatal consequences, Although tyres are critical for the safety of all road users, many motorists are in breach of, and, oblivious to, the legal 1.6mm tread depth requirement, and may have tyres classified as severely damaged. With a maximum fine of 2,500 per tyre with discretionary disqualification including three penalty points, motorists could be in for a nasty shock, if caught driving with illegal tyres. --

Examine your tires for the tread wear indicators. They are bars made of hard rubber lying crossways across the tread. You can't see them on new tires, but as the tread wears down, they become visible. 2 Count the number of the tread wear indicators which are visible, as well as their dispersal across the surface of the tire. If you can see them in more than two places and/or they are less than 120 degrees apart on the circumference of the tire, then the tire has worn out and you should replace it as soon as possible. 3 Use your tire marks to spot the indicators. Wet your tires down with a little water, then drive forward over a dry patch of parking lot. Get out of the car and examine the marks left behind by the tires. If you can see horizontal bars cutting across the pattern, the tread wear indicators are visible and the tires should be replaced immediately. 4

Measure the depth of the tread with a ruler. It should be more than 1/16 of an inch. Tread wear indicators appear when the tread has worn down to 1/16 of an inch. If it is higher than 1/16 of an inch, but is getting close to that mark, you should think about getting new tires soon. If it is less than that, then you should replace the tires immediately. 5 Check all of your tires when the tread wear indicator appears on them. You generally want to replace all of your tires at once (or at least the two front ones and the two back ones at the same time). If the tread wear indicators show up on one, there's a good chance they are showing or close to showing on all of them.
:: The tread-wear rating - a comparative rating for the useful life of the tyre's tread. A tyre with a tread-wear rating of 200, for example, could be expected to last twice as long as one with a rating of 100. Tread-wear grades typically range between 60 and 600 in 20-point increments. It is important to consider that this is a relative indicator, and the actual life of a tyre's tread will be affected by quality of road surfaces, type of driving, correct tyre inflation, proper wheel alignment and other variable factors. In other words, don't think that a tread-wear rating of 100 means a 30,000 mile tyre

The indicators are on the outside and inside of the tire because those are the areas that lose tread the fastest (through cornering, etc.). The indicators are there to let you know when to replace the tire. To be honest, you are supposed to replace the tire BEFORE the indicator becomes flush with the tread. Once they become visible, you should then have your tires checked. Please understand that I'm not harping on you, just giving you the info you requested. God Bless the V8 Engine

All tires made since 1968 have built-in tread wear indicator bars that show up as 1/2 inch (13mm) wide smooth bands across the tire when 1/16 inch (1.5mm) of tread remains. The appearance of tread wear indicators means that the tires should be replaced. In fact, many states have laws prohibiting the use of tires with less than this amount of tread.
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All tires made since 1968 have built-in tread wear indicator bars that show up as 1/2 inch (13mm) wide smooth bands across the tread, that have been worn down to 1/16 inch [1 mm; legal limit in most States], on both sides, 120 degrees apart. Such

tires should be replaced. Tread depth can be checked by placing a 20 pence coin in the tread, ensuring that it covers the edge.

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To measure tread wear more exactly, place a thin ruler into the tread and measure the distance from the base of the tread to the surface. It should be more than 1/16 inch deep.
TWI are bars of hard rubber, appear on the circumference, across treads that have been worn down to 1/16th of an inch of the surface of the tire, on both sides, 120 degrees apart. Such tires need replacement An easy way to check the tread depth of your tyres if they don't have wear indicators is by placing a 20 pence coin in the tread making sure that the tread covers the edge.

Look at the treads. Most tires have tread-wear indicators built into them (see Figure 2). These bars of hard rubber are normally invisible but appear across treads that have been worn down to 1/16th of an inch of the surface of the tire (the legal limit in most states). If these indicators appear in two or three different places, less than 120 degrees apart on the circumference of the tire, replace the tire To measure tread wear more exactly, place a thin ruler into the tread and measure the distance from the base of the tread to the surface. It should be more than 1/16 inch deep. (Note: If your front tires are more worn than your rear ones
The appearance of tread wear indicators means that the tires should be replaced. In fact, many states have laws prohibiting the use of tires with less than this amount of tread. In the UK by law, Cars, light vans and light trailers must have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the breath of the tread and around the entire circumference.

TDIs cost roughly $4,000-$5,000 more than base models, but are similarly equipped to higher priced trim models. The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and Jetta SportWagen TDI comes with a $1,300 tax credit. The clean diesel engine, makes it eligible for an Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle income tax credit. Tax credit is a plus for Diesel averse Americans to consider the Jetta.

--The [MSRP] is between $16,908 - $19,402 & Invoice Price is $14,794 - $16,976. The miles per Gallon is 16 in City and 21 in Highway. .The price of a used car always depends primarily on the vehicle condition and odometer. E.g. 54000 miles Chevy 95 sells for $2500