tires

In the beginning, man invented the wheel, and wise men have aspired for centuries to reinvent it ever since. But until that day comes, at least we have our tires. The true wheels of industry, tires are literally what move us as a society. They carry our people, they transport our goods, they power our civilization.

Tires, in one form or another, have been doing this for centuries now. From the chariots of antiquity, through the horse drawn carriages of early America, to the modern fuel injected machines of today. The top tire brands include Michelin, Firestone, BF Goodrich and Good Year.

But in addition to their practical applications, tires can also be a lot of fun. They come in a ridiculous variety of styles and sizes, allowing for numerous opportunities for accessorizing.

Don't believe us? Just check out the tires on a monster truck. From wide rims to white walls, tires can be as as much of a fashion statement as they are a practical tool in getting from point A to point B.

You'll find bloggers comparing their spare tires at sites like Tire Zoo and Tire Rack.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “tires”

 

• How to Obtain New Tire Discounts

  
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  New tires can cost your more than $150 each with a set of four tires setting you back by at least $500. Add in labor, an extended warranty and possibly a payment plan and your transaction can easily top $700 if you are not careful. Fortunately, tire deals can be hand even in these days of higher cost materials. Read ...
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• Put A Lid On It!

  
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  We’re not here to lecture, and we’re certainly not going to argue about a helmet’s ability to mitigate damages. They can’t protect in all situations, but they are very effective for certain kinds of impacts. My personal choice is to wear one while mountain biking, and while riding on busier roads. For quiet ...
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• CA Fs: Wedsports T105N 18X10.5

  
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  Im selling my Wedsports 18X10.5 +12 Wrapped in contisports. One rim has a curb rash. as in the picture. Other than this curb rash all the other wheels are in great shape. From far you cant even see it. Dslr camera shows a closer image. I can sell without tires. price with tires $2200 Tires have less thank 1k ...
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• Is It Really Safe To Grow Fruits & Vegetables In Tires?

  
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    My husband Rick loves watermelon! So every year we grow a couple of watermelon plants in one of our two our vegetable gardens.  The soil in our gardens is perfect for melons, and summer rainfall is usually more than adequate.  By September if we’ve had a warm spring and summer, we often end up with more melons ...
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• WTB: 4x 1.25" Spacers (Hub Centric)

  
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  As the title states I am looking to buy some spacers. I ordered up my Toytec lift and 285/70/17 Duratracs while here in Afghanistan, and have learned that I will need spacers for the wheels to even mount up with the 285s on. :bash: I am in on the Tacomaworld BORA group buy, but am skeptical that I will be able to ...
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• Serfas Mini Tools With CO2 Inflators

  
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  At last count, there were eight complete, or partially complete bikes in my house. (And at least three outside, but who’s counting?) And friends are always bringing me other bikes to tinker with or adjust. So when Serfas offered to let me try out some of their folding multi-tools, each of which has a built-in CO2 ...
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• The Debate over Fuel-Efficient Tires

  
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  While there are slight disadvantages to some fuel-efficient tires, such as 30% less tread, they can be 15% cheaper up front. Money is saved on fuel due to lower rolling resistance, but there is still discussion over whether or not this makes up for shorter overall life of the tires. The Article The Debate over ...
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• CA Fs: stock se wheels more

  
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  Looking to sell these asap need to get them out of my house shoot me a offer 323-423-6065 Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
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• CA SSR Vienna Kreis 18x10 +0, 18x9 +12 5x114.3 Mirror Polished

  
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  SSR Vienna Kreis 18x10 +0 Rear 5" lip 18x9 +12 Front 4" lip Polished faces and centercaps Brand new forged inner and outer rim halves Polished outers A couple center caps are missing one screw. Easy fix, just need to find the right type of cap screw at a hardware store. I dont have time to do this so Ive priced them ...
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• Michelin’s Video on How Tires Are Made

  
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  http://www.youtube.com/v/nFLQU17e31M?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata This is a video showing how an automotive tire is made. … Read the original: Michelin’s Video on How Tires Are Made
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• Aluminum hubcentric rings

  
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  Where are you buying these from? Looking for 108mm.
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• For which I claim full credit

  
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  Last week, I bought a set of shiny new Cooper CS4 tires for Gwendolyn, and industrialists in India were evidently watching: India’s Apollo Tyres [will] acquire Cooper, of Findlay, Ohio, for about $2.5 billion, or $35 a share. That would be a 43% premium to Cooper’s Tuesday close at $24.56. Apollo is ...
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• CA STR 606 Wheels (BBS Replica) | 17x9 +22 | 5x114.3/100 | Brand New!

  
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  STR 606 Wheels (BBS Replica) - Silver finish 17x9 +22 | 5x100 / 5x114.3 (Dual pattern) Wheels are brand new. Tires were mounted, but the wheels themselves were never actually rolled on. Price - $650 Located in Los Angeles, CA. PM me if you have any questions.
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• TX Mustang Cobra R Wheels 17x9" +24 5x114.3 245/40 & 275/40

  
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  17x9" +24 5x114.3 245/40 Continental Extreme Contact 275/40 Continental Extreme Contact Wheels are in perfect shape, beautiful silver powdercoat, no bends, tires are good as well. $550 Picked up From Victoria, Tx $600 Delivered to Houston, Austin, Corpus, San Marcos, etc... $500 + shipping no tires
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• FS: 4th Gen Light Racing UCAs, $325 obo, Tuscaloosa, AL

  
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  Ive got a set of lightly used Light Racing/Specialty Products Company Upper Control Arms for 4th gens, as well as 5th gens, 2nd gen Tacos and FJs I believe. Theyre still installed right now but Im going to pull em as soon as I get a chance. For a very interested buyer I could have them off immediately. I installed ...
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• fs: bridgestone AT REVO 265/70/17

  
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  Have this as a spare, going MT KM2 285s. anyone interested? $110? Local to SoCal would be nice. still under the car, will be ready once the new tires are in, sometime by the end of this week or next.
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• FL FS: 01 Ford Mustang Base Wheels 15x7 5x114.3 +30 215 Tire

  
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  I have a set of 01 wheels like the title says trying to get rid of the set. perfect for a drift set i guess. local pick up only. I would like to get $250 for all 4. if you have any questions PM me, thanks! http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/pts/3868774899.html
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• CA FS: 5Zigen FN01R-C | 17x10 +12 & 17x10 +35 | 5x114.3 | Achilles ATR Sport 215/45/17

  
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  5Zigen FN01R-C | 17x10 +12 & 17x10 +35 | 5x114.3 | Achilles ATR Sport 215/45/17 Aggressive sizing from 5zigen with the concave look. The wheels are in good shape with a couple of marks (check pictures). No bends or cracks on any of the wheels. Plenty of tire tread front and rear (80%-85%) side wall ...
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• 2011 Ford Mustang GT350 45th Anniversary Edition Carrol Shelby Signatures

  
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  See this 2011 Ford Mustang GT350 45th Anniversary Edition in beautiful white color with full Gaurdsman blue painted racing stripes. There were only 157 GT 350′s produced by Shelby in 2011 and this one is even more desirable, because it has signatures from Carroll Shelby and the crew. Only a couple ever made have ...
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• FL Work 18x9 +20 5x114.3 and 18x10 +18 5x114.3 WHITE $1700 shipped

  
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  Wheels are practically brand new. 1 wheel has a 1mm wide nick from dropping a lug on the lip. Barely used. Price: $1700 shipped without tires Wheels will be cleaned of brake dust before shipping! Please allow some time for be to get the tires off. Thanks! (small chip in the 18x9)
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