Everything you NEED to know about Car Tires!
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
- A Professional car mechanic shares everything you need to know about Car Tires from tire basics to how to choose the best tires for your car and tire problems you should know about.
In this video I share with you everything I learned over a long career with Toyota on Car Tires. Tires have the biggest impact on how a car drives. Most people take tire decisions lightly but it is one of the most important decisions for a car. From driving experience to flat safety! This is the kind of information that I believe every car owner should know. Even if you don't work on cars this information will give you knowledge to navigate your way through shops.
These are things you need to know about Car Tires before you buy tires, While you own them and before you service them.
We'll start the video with some tire basics. Explaining the tire sizes, speed rating and weight rating. Then we'll dig into the main dish of the video. How to choose the best tires for your car?
Later in the video we'll cover some common tire problems including ones you might have never heard of before.
Then we'll cover some tire service information.
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0:00 Intro
0:31 Tire Basics
3:37 Tire Age Identification
5:24 How to choose the best tires for your car?
9:42 Winter Vs. Summer Vs All season tires
12:17 Tire Problems
22:00 Tire Service
25:46 Where should you buy your tires? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I drive a 2006 Lexus LS430 and I am on my 2nd set of 's Discount Tire brand Yokohama YK740s and I LOVE them. IMHO, these Yokahamas rides are just as good as any high-priced Michelins.
I thought I knew most everything about tires: Wrong. The best 30 minute presentation on the subject on the web. All content, no fluff. Thanks Mr. CCN~!
Warning ! DON'T buy used tires unless it's an emergency ! And if you do, take it off as soon as you can replace it with two NEW ones on that same axel. A buddy of mine had a habit of always buying used tires and sent me to a place he used. BIG MISTAKE ! The place gave me a " thirty day warranty ". It blew out in less than two weeks ! I had to pull over on the grass and call for the tow truck to come put my donut on. Those shysters knew that tire was no good. I could have been killed at highway speeds. I never went back to them.
Actually most people have never been told that when Peugeot started building a car they put aset of Michelin tyres on the ground. BUILT THE CAR TO SUIT WHAT THEY BUILT !! For many years Peugeot built the fastest cornering car !! Americans were stunned when PEUGEOT 505 made there V 8 Super Cars look stupid. !! Enzo Ferraris Bench Mark for ride , handling and suspension. AND FAVOURITE CAR. WAS PEUGEOT. !! ???? WHY ??? BECAUSE IT WAS A FAMILY WHO CARED ABOUT THAT WHICH THEY MADE FOR YOU. AND NOT AS THE LIKES OF FORD. WHO ACTUALLY PAID PEUGEOT. FOR THEIR PATENTS !! THE SAD PART ABOUT MOST COMPANIES HAVE AN OCCULT UNGODLY AGENDA. !! AND IS WHY WE HAVE A WORLD WIDE CLEAN OUT AT HAND !! HAVE A WAY BETTER 2023 !!
I never thought I’d hear somebody say that they knew everything about tires 😂
@@jwal- 'most everything'.
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The absolute best tires I ever bought were black and round. I will definitely buy again.
Buy few dozen just to be safe because you never know if you'll get those next time.
Hysterical
At the 9 minute mark:-
hard tyres (I am from Downunder), wear out slower, are harsher to drive on, don't handle well in the wet, are prone to crack more in hotter climates, don't grip the road well
soft tyres, wear out faster, are softer to drive on, handle better in the wet, retain the oil so they are less susceptible to cracking, grip the road better. I used to be a mechanic.
Next time you want to buy cheap tyres and drive at the speed limit, just think this; all that is making an imprint on the road is 4 palm prints, that is all the tyre size is on the road!
p.s. I love watching these vids, as I can never remember what those numbers mean
My impression is that manufacturers often put very cheap tires on new vehicles. My 2001 Tundra came with Dunlop ATs which lasted 24K miles. I replaced them with Michelins which were expensive, but lasted 65K miles and improved gas consumption by 1mpg. Looking at my cars, truck, bicycles and motorcycles I seem to end up with Michelin or Continental.
Michelin Tire are almost always by far the best value for the money
You are correct Dalton, the OEM tires are usually the cheapest tires that are black and round, especially on cheaper cars. Michelins are premium tires and have a good reputation for a reason, they are tested and rated by someone who knows, the consumer. TireRack is the very best way to buy tires, they have far more repeat customers who, like Amazon, care enough to leave ratings. I have bought many tires from TireRack and had them installed by local tire stores for around $25/tire. A hint about tire pressure, too much pressure reduces the traction and causes sloppy handling, too little causes high wear and sloppy handling. The sticker on the car door frame is a good starting point for pressure but +/- 2 PSI can have a big effect. It varies a lot by the tire manufacturer and type of tire.
Since Ive bought my first set of michelin hydro edges back in the early 2000’s, Ive never bought another brand. Prior to that, I was pretty dam tire illiterate. Just bought what was affordable. But then I had a tire that was separating, and eventually had a blowout. Scariest sh!t ever while going 60mph on the highway. I don’t remember what brand it was but it wasn’t a michelin that’s for sure. Since that first set of Michelin tires, Ive never bought anything else. Even the difference in the ride is night and day.
@@jasonmurdoch9936 wrong. nokian is the best and less expensive
thats because you havent had nokians
I used to work at a large tire warehouse and we always stored them stacked on top of one another, e.g. 3x3 stacked 4 or 5 high on pallets (varied depending on tire size). For out of season tires (e.g. winter tires in the summer) we'd stack the pallets directly on the pallet below in 50 foot high wobbly towers of tire pallets. So the tires at the bottom would have hundreds of pounds of weight resting on them. We'd occasionally come to work in the morning and find one of the towers had fallen over and we'd have to restack them.
Additionally, all of our tires would arrive in containers, mostly from overseas (China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, etc). They would be "laced" together to fit the largest number per container. Since the transport takes months, they'd often come out warped and take a couple days to get back to a normal shape, especially if it was really hot out and they had been roasting in the sun for a while. AFAIK tire lacing is the standard way to transport tires as it's more efficient and they're much more stable. Works best for car tires.
For tire stores, they only store tires on a rack for presentation or ease of access. Tires they aren't going to use right away will be stacked out back or offsite. When a shop has hundreds of tires they can't afford to have a massive area dedicated to racks of tires stored as shown in this video.
The idea that a tire would be manufactured and then stored upright on a rack at the factory, in the shipping container, in the warehouse, on trucks, and at a tire store seems extremely unlikely.
Great info. I often drive by a tire warehouse. All the tires are stored outside with no protection.
then youre looking at the wrong warehouse @@MonkeyDelicious
I found that contental tires were pretty munch garbage no quality in them at all a nail gets in one of thease your tir e doesn't hold up at all the beat tire I found is Cooper tires and best quality for truck or suv type with 10 ply depth 22:00
@@teresacorley7874I had Coopers as well on a truck & they last a very long time. I’ve also had good experience with Michelin, testing out Goodyear this round, we’ll see how that goes
I remember driving a 1970s Chevy Chevette. No air, no power anything. No power steering. And I had bias tires on it. I went to put new radial tires on and it was like a miracle. It’s as if I installed power steering. It was so much better in every way. Radial tires was a gigantic leap in performance and safety.
Thank you for your video. Monster mechanic.
Never thought I would spend 30 minutes watching a video about tyres (English spelling), however you made it really interesting, thank you.
This makes me want to open a tire shop! tires are like shoes for cars!
You are the man! I send all of your videos to my friends and family. I was changing my oil on my rav4 v6 at every 8K to 10K, now I'm doing it at every 5K you make a lot sense.
You amereicans and your oil changes like it's still 1984 ha ha
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There was an obsession in the early 2000s for low profile tyres.
People don't seem to realise that:
1) the ride gets harder and often uncomfortably hard.
2) handling might be better but you then get more scrub on the tyres and they wear out much faster
3) they often bottom out on pot holes and damage the wheels (damage rims, crack the alloy) and I have even seen cases where it has damaged the chassis (VW was quite common).
Low profile tires are an abomination.
theyre also less fuel efficient, harder on suspension and transmission, and more expensive to replace
thats why i run taller 14s on my prius instead of 15s
For other than “racing” and aesthetics, they are a stupidity. They are more efficient, light, fast (electric cars improve mileage a lot with correct low profile tires).
He called me "an awesome viewer".
This deserves an awesome like!
I appreciate how much info you put into your videos. Lately, I've been watching them like Saturday morning cartoons!
nice
Also about the balance:
If you feel the vibration in the steering wheel, it’s your front tires unbalanced. If you feel the vibration in pedals or the bottom of your car, rear tires out of balance.
Also, road force machines can check if you have a serious problem with a tire, but they can’t balance your tire any differently.
Also I would never try to save money on tires on a Toyota
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If the rear is bad enough, you'll feel it in the steering too.. I had that once
And if tou have stiff suspension and low profile tires youll feel it every where and youll constantly be paranoid somethings wrong😅🫣
Have been driving for 60 years and never bothered to learn this information. Luckily I always bought tires the same as the OEM. Thanks for the video.
This is the kind of video, that I would show my son, the first time he gets his license. Very well covered everything known and imaginable and also unknown about tyres. It has so much useful info, I might need to re-watch it next time I am actually shopping for rubber next time.
The best video on tires hands down.
This is my favorite technician/mechanic channel. Love learning from you. Great job and thank for the information you give us all. Even have this in a playlist for “Car education” so I can always go back whenever I want.
Thanks for this video, a tire shop once told me a new tire could sit for up to 5 years in a warehouse and still have an other 5 years of life once mounted. They were just trying to sell there old inventory.
I remember taking some auto classes in community college and learned about load index, UTQG, aspect ratio, mfr. date stamp, different wear patterns. I think it’s to everyone’s benefit to take a couple auto courses in school, you can learn to DIY and diagnose certain issues and not get taken to the cleaners by dishonest mechanics. Great videos as always AMD!
This. It's so valuable.
We had auto at my high school. While I did learn some valuable stuff, especially safety tips, I wish I appreciated it more back then.
@@BungieStudios for sure! I think basic auto maintenance/knowledgeable and how to manage finances are a must learn in school
I wonder why mechanics have to be dishonest? The labor rate is very high. I imagine there are scammers out there.
CCN has a good heart educating all uneducated for free. Just bought my 2023 Venza and I’ve been binge watching your videos. God bless you!
I've always had good luck with Michelin, Bridgestone or Goodyear. Over 40 years, I've never had a blow out due to manufacturing defects or premature wear.
what about road hazard? nokians have aramid sidewalls
Interesting.
Since 1975 I have exclusively used Michelin for replacements when original tires on the car need to be replaced. Everything from 1970 VW Bus to modern Prius, on a dozen+ cars, I have exclusively used Michelin and and I have never been disappointed.
Being the owner of a Toyota Tacoma I have grown to love your videos! Keep up with the great information!
I was highly anticipating this because you covered just about everything but tires in your maintenance series and this is arguably the most important part of the car.
Proper mounting is important. On Yokohama tires, the yellow dot is meant to align with the valve stem hole. It is easy to make wheels round and balanced but then the hole is drilled, the wheel is now lighter on that part of the wheel. The yellow dot is the heaviest part of the tire and when you combine them, the weights needed to balance the tire are significantly less. This is a great video, thanks!
Plus there's the red dot on some now and then there can be the mark on the rim from the manufacturer to state that would be the spot that matches up with the tire dot. So many things.
Thank YOU for this new knowledge to me !
I worked at the garage for 3 years, none
Wow! That sounds like a factor F1 racing teams would consider or only elite car manufacturers (such as McLaren). Just didn't think this would be realistically relevant on most cars. So, I'm amazed to learn that. Thanks.
Some have red dot, yellow dot, red and yellow dot, even blue strip (Pirelli). It always seems that it depends on the manufacturer what they mean. But they are marked for the heaviest, like you mentioned, but also the highest point of the tire, for radial runout.
Red dot supersedes the yellow dot so red on valve stem if no red dot yellow in valve stem
Hi Amd, I thought I knew alot about tires but you have educated me. I understandf much more now. Your videos are great and should be viewed by everyone! I hope you continue making videos because you speak the truth that most of us hardly ever hear. keep up the good work. Good luck with the new shop. I hope to see you there sometime. Thank You!
Just want to say THANK YOU, yet again. Your videos, your care, your honesty, your expertise, and your attitude are a tremendous blessing.💐💐💐
Having to work almost every Saturday getting to watch a car care nut video on my lunch break makes my day! Thanks AMD!
Excellent information that every one who owns a vehicle needs to know and memorize.❤️️
You don't find this quality of information from other videos. Please keep these videos coming! I'm learning so much I didn't even think I needed to know.
You covered pretty much everything, Ahmed. And I can vouch for driving on winter tires in the summer. I tried that with a big, heavy Pontiac. The winter tires were on the car when I bought it. I bought all-season tires soon after.
Thanks for pointing out an often overlooked fact about tire age. Old tires can be dangerous, even if there’s still plenty of tread. Most experts agree the safe life of a tire is about six years. Excellent video AMD!
Brand new never used tires dry rot over years sitting in a warehouse. Signs of dry rot are small cracks in the sidewalls. Reject tires with mfg dates older than 6 mos. Same for car batteries..
@@rtflone dry rot signs are not usually cracks in side wall but super fine cracks within the tread rubber
really depends on location/weather/conditions/sun. Big temp swings daily and/or daily driver vs eclusively highway driving, is a totally differnt lifespan for tires. In mild climates, good quality like for me, Michellin, last faaar longer than if in arizona e.g. or other hot areas. Same maybe with cold areas, ie big swings, etc. But yeah safety is usually a seven yr span, and by 10 it's getting late, even in the ideal place/situation. But it's not universal and so looking for dry rot, and feeling the flexiblity /hardening of the older tire is part of it. When in doubt, replace it of course. But my point is that it's not a universal rule of 6 or 7 yrs necessarily. But quality makes all the difference in how good it is at 4 yrs and 6 yrs, vs a lower quality tire. Same at age 10, IF in ideal climate and not daily driver
Thanks you for all the information. I learned more in this video than in my 50 years as a consumer because most tire places are pushing what they WANT to sell you
If I had a professor like you in college, I would have loved his subject, whatever that might be. I found your videos yesterday and loving the learning even though I don't know much about car repairs. But now it looks like I am going to learn a lot about cars.
I been to a few shops where I’ve purchased tires but they was stacked on top of each other 😁. Glad I’ve learned something. Thank you.
I bought Michelin cross climate all season tires I'm very happy with them .I watch a lot of your videos to keep me informed .Very much appreciated AMD . Watching from Montreal Quebec Canada. I Also learnt about the difference between OEM and Aftermarket tires .
This was an awesome video because it can teach people so much. I would just add that winter tires will likely get less gas mileage, but they're still worth it.
Best tyre video ever, the cupping was completely new to me and I've been on the road for 20 years
I just bought new tires for my Rav4 - this information was super helpful and I learned a ton! Thank you so much!
Tires are incredible. I was driving home and heard a clicking noise that changed in frequency as I was speeding up or slowing down through my neighborhood. I found a razor blade in the tread of the tire that slid into the tread as if it was being filleted. The tire was still holding air and I don't know how long into my hour long commute I picked it up, but I was amazed. I got it replaced after being towed from my driveway.
Omg...I'm driving since 1985 and feel I've been (and still), are being conned by mechanics.
Thank you sooo much for simplifying things. Love your sessions....
Thank you so so so much! I am going to get tires tomorrow for my car & this video came up in my feed. I wasn't even searching info about tires because of Gabby. I consider it a Godsend! Be blessed!
Damn, AMD checking tires is the best ASMR I've heard in a while.
You are very dedicated to your work and our safety. Thank you. I just had a tire repaired that had a small screw in it. I asked a tire repair shop how they would repair my tire. They said they always use a patch plus a plug to repair tires. I learned some valuable info about tires that I didn’t know during my 50 years of driving.
I am mechanic myself and I learn so much from you. Thanks for sharing valuable information
1. If a tire sits in proper storage (inside), it does not deterioriate. It's the exposure to elements and mostly UV light that makes rubber go 'bad'. But a 5 year old tire from storage will be perfectly good.
2. Car manufacturers often put tires made specificaly for them on their cars. The retail version of the tire that came on the car is likely to be different compared to the OEM tire - even if it sports the same name. There would be tiny differences in thread, compound, etc. but it will be a different tire. Just a set of Michelins and you're good.
3. In most Europe, winter tires are mandated from November to March. Which is why many people, myself included, have two sets of wheels - summer set and winter set. Tire shops would usually store them for you at a small fee.
4. The collateral benefit is that when they swap your wheels they will balance them. So you would always have balanced wheels - it adds like a $1 to the bill.
5. Another collateral benefit - you can easily rotate wheels between the axles. Front tires go to the rear one, and vice versa. Why? Front tires wear faster on a front wheel drive car (most cars).
6. ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's figures for tire pressure, maybe go 10% above. This results in even wear - the thread wears evenly and the tire lasts longer.
7. If you need to replace ONE tire that's been used for a couple of years... replace the other one on the axle too. Combining a new and worn tire on an axle will affect driving, braking, stability....
First of all great video, I loved every minute of it, there was just one little detail on some performance tires you missed, and that is the difference between Omni and unidirectional tires. Aside from that, outstanding buddy, keep up the great work!
Just watched your video on tires as I am currently looking for a new set. You have helped greatly!! I thought I knew about tires but turns out very little. I’d like to say I wish I lived near you shop but I live in Long Island NY. I have a 2010 Lexus Rx and 2019 Lexus nx. You videos are very informative thanks you!
Most of my new Toyotas over the years came with Bridgestones, including my new 2022 Tundra. The issue I have with all of them is that they are noisy, hard, and do not handle rain or light snow well.
More often than not I have swapped these out with Michelins that handled far better and were much quieter.
I will give the Bridgestones on the new truck another 15,000 miles then swap them out for Michelin Defenders.
I'm 66 and live in MI, headed out to North Carolina today to give a 2002 Sienna a look see and hopefully come home with it. I've been watching videos like yours and a few others so I know what I'm looking at. I think yours may have been among the most helpful I've seen. When I was in my 20's I learned a little about wrenching because I enjoyed participating in pure stock automatic drag racing. Was the recipient of some odd comments back then, I'm a 5'2" petite woman. I did learn to use my thigh muscles to change tires though...it's nice to not be helpless. Since then, cars have changed a lot, and I've switched brands, so there's that. Just excited today and wanted to say thanks.
First of all, THANK YOU for this video! I'm going to email this video not only to former coworkers, but to people that have very little or no knowledge of this subject!
Tires are the "Go Between" your vehicle and the road! Yet tires get a LOT of abuse, as you already know, with probably engines getting as much or more abuse than the tires.
You've put out very valuable information here which, in my opinion, EVERY driver should see this video!
Great presentation! I have one comment though; your use of the term hard vs soft. It would be helpful and clearer to refer to hard or soft in reference to the rubber compound, stiffness regarding the sidewall strength and characteristics, and roughness regarding the ride quality. All of these terms combine to determine how long the tire will last and the comfort and safety factors of the tires.
I had ZR rated drag radials on my trans-am and they were some of the grippiest street tires I've had. They weren't the grippiest for drag racing, but I loved them for street driving.
Thank u tons! I just looking for tires and now i understand them.
Great explanation for every video you post, greatly appreciated!
I use this analogy to explain to someone who neglect their tires - Your life hangs on the **total surface area of no more than letter-sized copy paper** where the four tires dissipate water, touch the ground, where the car puts power, and most importantly, brakes.
Ahmed. I thoroughly enjoyed this video about tires. I learned so much. I think next purchase I will definitely be a more informed consumer. When I need a new set of tires, this video is certainly one I will reference. Thanks as always my friend.
One of the best informational video I have ever watched. I learned so much and will be a smarter tire shopper.
What tires would you recommend for a 2021 LEXUS LX 570 (21 inch rim)
a 2023 Lexus GX 460 (18/19 inch rims)
And a 2023 Lexus LC 500 (20/21 inch rims)
Thank you so much for all the hard work that you do to bring your subscribers this vital information I really appreciate you so much and I’m sure everybody that watches your videos feels the same …
Respectfully,
Jimmy USAF 🇺🇸✈️👍🙏✝️😇💜🇮🇹
Didn't know about tire age. I bought some Kumho solus tires on sale for my 16 Camry xse and was surprised it was only 1 month old . I liked these tires. Been 6 months so far with these and so far so good.
I'm a truck driver and recently hauled tires back and forth between a buyer and seller. I moved about 3-4 full semi trailers full to the brim with tires daily. But, I mean, there were at least a dozen more to move. And that was only one buyer.
I mean, it's always shocking as a truck driver seeing just how much product gets moved. But geeze, tires are a hot commodity.
Looking forward to this one!
I highly recommend watching this mechanic's videos. He gives great information and presents it clearly. He's one of my go-to's when I'm researching my mechanicing needs.
This is by far thorough, explicit and well presented info on tires I've ever seen. Great work!
Very, very helpful, valuable and informative! Learned a lot about tires from just watching this video! Thank you for taking the time. Subscribed!
Thank you for this very informative video! I drive very little since COVID, but I did not know my tires are already over 7 years old! Your tip about checking review on tire rack was also very helpful. Glad I watched your video. :) Have a great day!
Car manufacturers choose a tyre (for the mass market cars) based mainly on the price and supply contract. Most passenger cars perform pretty much the same on most tyres in the same price range. It is said that OEM tyres typically are built to a slightly different spec (than the same tyre in a store) to give a smoother ride and better gas mileage when driving your new car. They typically dont last as long as the same model in the store.
Thank you Master Tech.
I recently bought the 2022 Supra MK5 CF Edition and thanks to you I will alway follow your guidelines, rotation and same tire.
Very Educational!!!
This video will remain relevant for a long time and should get lots of views. Well done.
Top notch video.
Most people don't pay attention to the age of a tire and it creates the biggest problem with trailer tires and RV tires. They don't usually get driven nearly as many miles as your daily driver vehicle. People look at the tread and see plenty of tread depth but don't notice the sidewall cracking and dry rot. I drive truck and I tell my wife I can tell when summer has started by the number of people broke down on the side of the road for three top reasons. Blown out trailer or rv tires. Bad trailer bearings. Overheated engines. Very important to check your tires, bearings and cooling system to be ready for summer. So your family fun trip isn't spoiled.
You nailed again!!!!. Thank you for taking care of your subscribers with your videos!!
Great video as always AMD. I bought my Highlander Hybrid based on your videos. When I got it home, the ride got rougher and I noticed the cold tire pressure was at 41 psi instead of the recommended 36 psi. Oh crap, they didn't do the final inspection I thought. I dropped the pressure down to 36. Days later the ride got rough again and I checked the cold pressure. It was back up to 41. I dropped it down to 36 again and it stayed down. I never knew new tires could outgas that much.
Thanks for yhe great info. I didn't know about the load force balancing. Great stuff as always.
THANK YOU FOR EDUCATING US ON ''TYRES''.GOD BLESS
Best technical channel on cars / toyota out here. I only live 1.5 2 hours from Chicago.
Thanks for such an informative video...!
When storing your car for extended periods its actually much better to jack it off the tires onto jack stands. They're cheap and better for the tires than inflating the tires to max pressure to prevent flat spots. Yes, shop around. I found a tire and wheel specialist shop who always gives me a good deal, will repair for free if a puncture within a year, and will rotate 2X per year for free. Lots of good advice too and will always try to hunt for a good brand name tire at a good price. If you're a repeat customer they'll do even better...
One thing that should be mentioned is how Winter Wires are always a wise investment, especially if you live in an area where there's snow in winter. Winter Tires work SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER in poor traction cold weather conditions, whether icy or wet, and All Season tires really aren't...!!! And buy extra rims to mount them on, rather than pay twice each year to have them swapped over and balanced... The main objection people raise seems to be the extra cost. What they're missing is you prolong the life of your tires reducing the frequency of purchasing new tires as often, since they're both used only half a year or so each...
I purchased a set of new tires from a local shop and the tech put the tires on backwards. All of the treads are facing the same direction on one side. So that was a fun discovery. The wear and tear in the tires is weird and funky
Thanks for making all these videos. I find them helpful and informative. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you super much!! I've been wanting to learn more about tires, and you have certainly educated me. I appreciate you! You've probably saved alot of people's lives. Long time ago, I had Firestone tires on a car, and had a blow out on the left front tire. Found out the tire was bad, took it to Firestone and they could care less! Had my 9 yr. old child with me, too, because I found how to handle a blow out, I just made it to the shoulder of the road. I was absolutely furious with Firestone. Ive never bought from them again.
You’re such a stud! I’ve been hooked on your videos. So many videos are so relevant. I have a 2022 NX350h on order so the hybrid vids are getting my attention as I try to figure out how the AWD works; percent power from rear motor…. I can’t find a good and reliable answer, but but I will eventually. Keep it up!
This guy is honest and give good info
This video is to a tee perfect on tire explanation.
My 2002 Tacoma TRD needed new tires & I bought the exact same size, load rating, speed rating, season, terrain-type, etc. And yet the feel is VERY different from the tires that came with the truck when I bought it (& even those weren't the OEM tires). Which is odd because I did the same thing with my previous car which was a little hatchback 2000 Focus. Figured buying the same brand wouldn't hurt anything because I got a great road feel for a great price last time -- nope. The same brand that worked great for that tiny Focus worked...well...not as great for a heavier Tacoma.
Thank you for the informative video, brother. Wishing you well!
Highest praises for this wonderful video that everyone who owns a car should learn from. 🚗
This is the best tyre video I have ever watched thankyou.
Totally agree with you about if you're happy with your tires stick with them, if you're not, change them. My HiLux Vigo Champ came with Michelin tires, which lasted a long time, but I was unhappy with them for a long time. They were prone to squeaking when starting out, and when low-speed turning. And while I wouldn't put my driving style in Eco-Mode, I don't have that much of a lead foot either. I've since replaced them with a SE Asian brand tire and am much happier. Without changing my driving style, all the squeaks have gone away. I agree, tires make a huge difference.
Another great video by a down to earth honest man!
Man I just wanted to know when to replace my truck tires, this guy went above and beyond thank you!
Wow, I'm amazed at the amount of information I need to know about tires. Your videos have been very informative. Thank you.
As always, a great educational video. Many questions answered. Thank you AMD
Yes he is good saheeb
Excellent excellent video. I am very glad that I watched this man's presentation. I learned a lot of valuable information. I will now be a much better tire shopper. Thank you sir.
Thank you, AMD. I switched from bias ply tires to radials, when I bought my first set of Michelins, 6.00-15 XZX, for a 1969 VW Squareback (the air-cooled winter survival car because you dressed for the weather to drive it). Later, I wound up a fan of the Michelin X-Radial as it worked great year-round from Montana to coastal Alaska. The Costco tire guys (and women) are great. I walked past the shop one day, and one of the guys came out of the bays to tell me, "Michelin doesn't make your tire any more!" We chatted a bit and he explained, "Well, they basically changed the name to the 'Defender'." Now I'm running the Defender M+S on a 2007 Malibu LS, and last summer replaced the Dunlop AT40s on the 2009 Tacoma Access Cab SR5 4wd with the Defender LTX M+S. The latter was the last truck Dad ordered and drove, so the Dunlop tires timed out with 19k miles on the tread. Garage kept, but I felt the tires were running on borrowed time (besides being rather noisy on long Montana-Idaho-Washington highway drives.
I found a set of Toyota 16x7J alloy wheels, tire shop takeoffs, to replace the stock steel version, and with new TPMS, and Toyota Parts lug nuts, I'm looking forward to reducing the un-sprung weight. Thank you for these series on Toyota trucks. I owned a 1984 Longbed Deluxe from new to the early 1990s, a good winter commuter between western Montana and the ferry terminal at Prince Rupert, BC to my home base at Sitka. It's nice to be back in a Toyota 4-cylinder 5-speed!
I am very much grateful for your kindness to sharing with us your knowledge .
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Great video. I rotate my tires every time I do an oil change (every 5k miles). Did not cover directional vs non directional tires.
Great summary of a ton of information, and delivered well. Thanks for this. I don't agree really with your "buy the same tires" because the engineers put them on the car. Engineers have to balance price, efficiency, and performance - if you want exactly those things, then you are right, it makes sense to get the same ones. But the first thing I do when I buy a car is get new tires, unless by some rare chance there are good tires on the car. Some tires are much better than others, so upgrading is not too difficult. Also, I admit, I live in a place with a lot of snow (Canada), so all-season tires are not good enough in winter. So I get rid of the all-seasons and put on summer tires for summer, winter tires for winter. My wife prefers the "all-weather" tires (shout-out to Nokian!) as they are o.k. and safe all year round. But I want the best in each season. Costs more though! But as you say, "everyone has a preference." Thanks again!
Thank you very much for sharing all this information with us. I have been watching several of your videos and have enjoyed and learned so much! Thanks again and may God bless you.
This was fantastic now I know more about tires than I ever did in my life Thank you.
Thanks AMD! I learned a lot! Thank you so much!
My Camry XSE surpasses 125, not limited to 117. Found out from a friend....On another note, replaced those soft stock tires with Cooper Discoverer Enduramax and they are great!
Thank you for making such a thorough and down to earth video. I learned a lot from it.
The best video on tires. Keep up the good work. Thanks
Two corrections - reference winter tires are less noisy than reference summer tires in the same conditions and softer tires wear faster than harder ones.
winter tires are less noisy on snow which is what theyre designed for. theyre much nosier on clear roads. my studded tires sound like a tank tread from a mile away