I have a 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab with a V8 4.7 Liter. My axle ratio is 3.55. I have 17 inch tires and they recommend 44 PSI. My GVWR is 6010lbs with a maximum trailer weight of 4,450. I am planning on pulling a 22 foot camper which is around 3,800lbs. Whew!, now to my question. Should I be changing my tire pressure when pulling the camper and if so, by how much. Thanks.Changing tire pressure when towing?
Unless your tires are load range E the max tire air pressure is 44 psi. Tires get really hot pulling that much weight. Air pressure in the tires will increase as the tire gets hotter. If you start off with 44 psi You can end up with as much as 50 to 60 psi after the tire gets hot exceeding the tires max air pressure and possibly blowing the tire. Open the drivers door and look for a tag that has the tire size and recommended air pressure. It should be between 32 to 36 for Lt rated tires or (50-Front 80-rear for Load range E tires.Changing tire pressure when towing?
I believe so, however you have to read the manual since that'll tell you by how much.
The factory pressure specs will be good enough for that... If you have more pressure in the tire then you pass the capacity that is SAFELY recommended for that tire. Also, with the weight of a trailer or camper too much pressure will increase the risk of a blowout.
This info is printed right on the side of the tire. It tells the max pressure you can use at the max weight.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Could you explain JUST IN 5 steps how to change a tyre?
imagine that you have to explain by 5 frames drawings!.. kind of a challenge...Could you explain JUST IN 5 steps how to change a tyre?
1. loosen the lug nuts while still on the ground don't take off just loose
2. jack ep wheel make sure th other wheels are blocked from rolling
3. take the lug nuts all the way off and remove the old wheel
4. put the spare tire on and snug up the bolts
5. lower the vehicle tighten the lug nuts and your doneCould you explain JUST IN 5 steps how to change a tyre?
1. use jack to raise car
2. take tire off
3. put new tire on.
4. take car off jack
5. have a beer.
1.loosen the nuts
2. jack up the car
3. take out he tyre and put in the new one.
4.lower the jack and tighten the nuts
1. Set parking brake and put transmission in gear or in park.
2. Loosen wheel nuts.
3. Raise car.
4. Remove/replace wheel.
5. Lower car.
6. Tighten wheel nuts.
I wouldn't recommend leaving any of these steps out, especially if the person needs to have it explained in pictures.
If you are a woman, you can do it in 2 steps.
1) Put on high heels and short skirt.
2) Stand by flat tire and look sad.
Flat tire will be fixed in 2 minutes by a team of men.
You don't know? It's the first thing I learned in driver traning.
start car
stop car
call AMA
get tow truck driver to do it
sell car.....if you cant change a tire buy a bus pass.
1. loosen the lug nuts while still on the ground don't take off just loose
2. jack ep wheel make sure th other wheels are blocked from rolling
3. take the lug nuts all the way off and remove the old wheel
4. put the spare tire on and snug up the bolts
5. lower the vehicle tighten the lug nuts and your doneCould you explain JUST IN 5 steps how to change a tyre?
1. use jack to raise car
2. take tire off
3. put new tire on.
4. take car off jack
5. have a beer.
1.loosen the nuts
2. jack up the car
3. take out he tyre and put in the new one.
4.lower the jack and tighten the nuts
1. Set parking brake and put transmission in gear or in park.
2. Loosen wheel nuts.
3. Raise car.
4. Remove/replace wheel.
5. Lower car.
6. Tighten wheel nuts.
I wouldn't recommend leaving any of these steps out, especially if the person needs to have it explained in pictures.
If you are a woman, you can do it in 2 steps.
1) Put on high heels and short skirt.
2) Stand by flat tire and look sad.
Flat tire will be fixed in 2 minutes by a team of men.
You don't know? It's the first thing I learned in driver traning.
start car
stop car
call AMA
get tow truck driver to do it
sell car.....if you cant change a tire buy a bus pass.
Question on changing tire in your car?
hi
am feeling some kind of wobbing effect in my front right tire in my car...whenever i drive, or press the accelerator at a signal, i get the feeling as though something at the front right wheel,is pulling me to the right......
i checked with the local tire shop and they say seems like the tire might be bad ( i know some tire shoppers just lie, thinking i might buy a new tire,if they say that)...
so,how do i get this fixed.......if at all i have to change the tire, can i go for a used one....Question on changing tire in your car?
The only real way to know if a tire is wobbling is to get with a friend and have them drive alongside you and observe the tire as it is in motion. If they see no wobbling, then you most likely an alignment is necessary.
If the tires have been on your vehicle without rotation for a while, they will actually show unusual wear in various places if your vehicle requires aligning. You can see diagrams that detail the unusual wear and tear at various tire places, like NTB, National Tire %26amp; Battery.
Also, if you see no unusual wear and no wobbling of the tire, your passenger-side suspension is the next thing to check. I recommend checking first the a-frame bushings, lower and upper.
Does the wobbling intensify while turning the steering wheel? If so, is it intensified on the right turn or the left or both? Another factor in the front of your car is the power steering column. Check tie rods for tightness. These are just a few ideas to take to a mechanic to diagnose a direct cause. If bushings need to be replaced, that will be the cheapest of all replacement items.
What vehicle do you drive? Front-wheel drive or rear-wheel?Question on changing tire in your car?
Sounds more like you need a Front End Alignment and NOT a new tires.. Stay clear of places like Pep Boys and American Tire they will rip you off
There is a lot of things that this could be. Check the balance of the tire. Check the front alignment. Check the lug nuts.
It is possible that the front tire is bad, but I would stay away from a used one, only because you dont know any history on it. It could have come off of a car that was on fire and the tire is weak. I realize cost enters into this. Generally you want to replace both tires on that end of the car unless the other is pretty new. If you dont plan on buying one for the other side pretty soon, as it will accelerate wear on that tire.
Change the front two tires around, and then you will know its the tire if it pulls the other way. My guess would be its out of alignment or your tire pressure is low on one side.
You could have a bad tire, what some call a broken belt. one way to check is jack the car up so the front wheels will spin. then looking at the tire from the front of the car spin the tire as fast as you can, if the tire spin straight it is most likely good. if it has a wobble, it is most likely bad. Used tires are just that used. You take a chance anytime you buy anything used. I have good luck with used tires. I get them from a junk yard.
Depends on the condition of the tire. Is it properly inflated? Does the tread look worn. You can tell how your tire is turning by the wear.
Your car can be out of alignment and cause the wobble. If you do replace a tire, you should always replace two and put those on the front and the better ones on the rear.
Geeze!
Befoire doing all that crap, check to see if the bolts/nuts holding the tire in place are all tight.
check your tire pressure, esp. make sure the front ones have the same air pressure. If it still pulls it could be an alignment. How old is the car? You mentioned that when you accelerate, there's a funny feeling at the right front wheel. Does it make a popping sound when you turn corners? if so it could be a CV joint that's going bad. Need more info.
am feeling some kind of wobbing effect in my front right tire in my car...whenever i drive, or press the accelerator at a signal, i get the feeling as though something at the front right wheel,is pulling me to the right......
i checked with the local tire shop and they say seems like the tire might be bad ( i know some tire shoppers just lie, thinking i might buy a new tire,if they say that)...
so,how do i get this fixed.......if at all i have to change the tire, can i go for a used one....Question on changing tire in your car?
The only real way to know if a tire is wobbling is to get with a friend and have them drive alongside you and observe the tire as it is in motion. If they see no wobbling, then you most likely an alignment is necessary.
If the tires have been on your vehicle without rotation for a while, they will actually show unusual wear in various places if your vehicle requires aligning. You can see diagrams that detail the unusual wear and tear at various tire places, like NTB, National Tire %26amp; Battery.
Also, if you see no unusual wear and no wobbling of the tire, your passenger-side suspension is the next thing to check. I recommend checking first the a-frame bushings, lower and upper.
Does the wobbling intensify while turning the steering wheel? If so, is it intensified on the right turn or the left or both? Another factor in the front of your car is the power steering column. Check tie rods for tightness. These are just a few ideas to take to a mechanic to diagnose a direct cause. If bushings need to be replaced, that will be the cheapest of all replacement items.
What vehicle do you drive? Front-wheel drive or rear-wheel?Question on changing tire in your car?
Sounds more like you need a Front End Alignment and NOT a new tires.. Stay clear of places like Pep Boys and American Tire they will rip you off
There is a lot of things that this could be. Check the balance of the tire. Check the front alignment. Check the lug nuts.
It is possible that the front tire is bad, but I would stay away from a used one, only because you dont know any history on it. It could have come off of a car that was on fire and the tire is weak. I realize cost enters into this. Generally you want to replace both tires on that end of the car unless the other is pretty new. If you dont plan on buying one for the other side pretty soon, as it will accelerate wear on that tire.
Change the front two tires around, and then you will know its the tire if it pulls the other way. My guess would be its out of alignment or your tire pressure is low on one side.
You could have a bad tire, what some call a broken belt. one way to check is jack the car up so the front wheels will spin. then looking at the tire from the front of the car spin the tire as fast as you can, if the tire spin straight it is most likely good. if it has a wobble, it is most likely bad. Used tires are just that used. You take a chance anytime you buy anything used. I have good luck with used tires. I get them from a junk yard.
Depends on the condition of the tire. Is it properly inflated? Does the tread look worn. You can tell how your tire is turning by the wear.
Your car can be out of alignment and cause the wobble. If you do replace a tire, you should always replace two and put those on the front and the better ones on the rear.
Geeze!
Befoire doing all that crap, check to see if the bolts/nuts holding the tire in place are all tight.
check your tire pressure, esp. make sure the front ones have the same air pressure. If it still pulls it could be an alignment. How old is the car? You mentioned that when you accelerate, there's a funny feeling at the right front wheel. Does it make a popping sound when you turn corners? if so it could be a CV joint that's going bad. Need more info.
When u change a tire how to u balance it?
when you get your wheels balance they put lil weights on the inner side of the rim but you need a get them balance w/ a machine that any tire shop has it'll cost you around 5 to 10 dollars a tire depending on your wheel size but if you just changed a tire cuz you got a flat then dont worryWhen u change a tire how to u balance it?
With a wheel balancer. Which if you have the money and the knowledge to use it, you can buy one for @$4000.When u change a tire how to u balance it?
';U'; dont. it is balanced when they put the tire onto the rim at the tire Store.
Are you changing a tire from the rim or changing a tire from the car to the spare? Normally is done in the shop which mounts the tire onto the rim. They have the tools.
very carefully or it will fall on your leg %26amp; hurt you.
With a wheel balancer. Which if you have the money and the knowledge to use it, you can buy one for @$4000.When u change a tire how to u balance it?
';U'; dont. it is balanced when they put the tire onto the rim at the tire Store.
Are you changing a tire from the rim or changing a tire from the car to the spare? Normally is done in the shop which mounts the tire onto the rim. They have the tools.
very carefully or it will fall on your leg %26amp; hurt you.
I am going on a road trip. i need to spend at least $100 on car preparation?
list of things i need to get my car ready (oil change, tire rotation, etc.) along with prices on how much it will cost.I am going on a road trip. i need to spend at least $100 on car preparation?
good luck on your road trip ! alot of places offer free 16 point inspections i suggest you have your vehicle thoroughly inspected before you go on this trip ! brakes - oil %26amp; filter - belts - hoses - tune up - tires - brake lines - air filter and so on. the inspection is free but as far as the work they can only replace what you tell them to, any additional work is on them , just write down what you gave them the ok to do and agree on a price prior to the work being performed.I am going on a road trip. i need to spend at least $100 on car preparation?
If you go to Meineke, a tire rotation, alignment, oil change, etc. will cost you $40. Go on their wesite for the full details.
Just do an overall check of the car. make sure the battery is good and check out all the lights to see if they all work. Check wiper blades,and make sure all you guages are working properly. make sure car has been fully serviced. also check your spare tire and jack with a handle. Most important check the belts (fan/alt. a/c power steering ) and all fluid levels which is part of maintenance. Make sure everything works.advise for investment banking name my dog
good luck on your road trip ! alot of places offer free 16 point inspections i suggest you have your vehicle thoroughly inspected before you go on this trip ! brakes - oil %26amp; filter - belts - hoses - tune up - tires - brake lines - air filter and so on. the inspection is free but as far as the work they can only replace what you tell them to, any additional work is on them , just write down what you gave them the ok to do and agree on a price prior to the work being performed.I am going on a road trip. i need to spend at least $100 on car preparation?
If you go to Meineke, a tire rotation, alignment, oil change, etc. will cost you $40. Go on their wesite for the full details.
Just do an overall check of the car. make sure the battery is good and check out all the lights to see if they all work. Check wiper blades,and make sure all you guages are working properly. make sure car has been fully serviced. also check your spare tire and jack with a handle. Most important check the belts (fan/alt. a/c power steering ) and all fluid levels which is part of maintenance. Make sure everything works.
What equipment does AAA use to change flat tire and how does it do it?
I have had bad experiences with AAA!!!
They have had me find my jack for them to use and my jack is puny and wasn't able to raise my vehicle on the side of the road on gravel. They had me move it using a destroyed rim (the tire exploded on the highway, then the rim was ground down and cracked) so I was up on the pavement so my jack would lift some.
I ran out of gas and the guy expected me to have a gas can he could use to put some gas in my tank. I didn't have a gas can so he grabbed on old plastic coke bottle in the back of my vehicle and started dumping out the coke so he could use it to put gas in my tank! I took the bottle away and told him there was NO WAY he was going to put gas in my tank using a bottle with coke in it! He looked all upset about me being difficult and then called for someone else to bring a gas can for him to use. They brought a gas can without a spout on it so when he tried to add the gas it dumped all down the side and only a little made it into the tank! I actually started yelling at him AND when I got home I called AAA and was yelling at _them_ for what they were doing! I was incredibly upset at their incompetence. And almost every time I used my AAA the people screwed things up in ways that were unbelievable! What equipment does AAA use to change flat tire and how does it do it?
AAA only dispatches a tow company that they have an agreement with and the tow operator fixes your tire. The tow truck is equipped with a fair number of tools and has an air inflation system mounted on it. It takes longer for AA to dispatch the tow than for the tow to replace your tire. The AAA dispatcher will ask if you have a good spare and if not will ask you to get the tire measurements and oftentimes the tow operator will bring the tire if need be.
They have had me find my jack for them to use and my jack is puny and wasn't able to raise my vehicle on the side of the road on gravel. They had me move it using a destroyed rim (the tire exploded on the highway, then the rim was ground down and cracked) so I was up on the pavement so my jack would lift some.
I ran out of gas and the guy expected me to have a gas can he could use to put some gas in my tank. I didn't have a gas can so he grabbed on old plastic coke bottle in the back of my vehicle and started dumping out the coke so he could use it to put gas in my tank! I took the bottle away and told him there was NO WAY he was going to put gas in my tank using a bottle with coke in it! He looked all upset about me being difficult and then called for someone else to bring a gas can for him to use. They brought a gas can without a spout on it so when he tried to add the gas it dumped all down the side and only a little made it into the tank! I actually started yelling at him AND when I got home I called AAA and was yelling at _them_ for what they were doing! I was incredibly upset at their incompetence. And almost every time I used my AAA the people screwed things up in ways that were unbelievable! What equipment does AAA use to change flat tire and how does it do it?
AAA only dispatches a tow company that they have an agreement with and the tow operator fixes your tire. The tow truck is equipped with a fair number of tools and has an air inflation system mounted on it. It takes longer for AA to dispatch the tow than for the tow to replace your tire. The AAA dispatcher will ask if you have a good spare and if not will ask you to get the tire measurements and oftentimes the tow operator will bring the tire if need be.
What is the actual bolt pattern...I know how to change a tire..lol thanks guys?
Ok so Im a girl..lol..I know how to change a tire.. I just dont know the bolt pattern to my 2001 Jeep Cherokee Larado limited edition?What is the actual bolt pattern...I know how to change a tire..lol thanks guys?
I don't want to ';snow'; you with a lot of information but the bolt center a metric distance on your Jeep. Flip any wheel street side down on your vehicle. The bolt center is measured from the dead center of one lug hole - skip a hole and measure to the far side of the second or hole after the one you skipped. In your case the bolt center is 5 (number of lugs) X 127 mm. One millimeter = .0393700. If you want to know what the bolt center is in inches, multiply 127mm X .0383700.
You could have found this information by going to: tirerack.com and key-in wheels for your Jeep. Click on a wheel diameter exactly like yours. The bolt center, wheel off-set and wheel width will be shown.What is the actual bolt pattern...I know how to change a tire..lol thanks guys?
Bolt pattern... hmmmm... when tightening lug nuts you just gradually snug them up going from opposite nuts all the way around to avoid tightening down one side first. Mix em up by opposite sides more or less. Random.
Jeep made 2 different Cherokees, the regular Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee. In 2001, the Grand Cherokee used a 5 lug with a spacing of 4-3/4';, while the standard Cherokee used a 5 lug, 4-1/2'; spacing.
you mean how to tighten the lug nuts ? the way i do it is with a criss cross motion.
When tightening lug nuts, first tighten them all hand tight or snub then start again and tighten them as much as possible with the vehicle still supported. Lower the vehicle just enough where roughly half of the weight is on the tire and tighten according to the recommended torque.
If it's a 4-bolt pattern, tighten in a criss cross pattern like you're drawing a fish.
If it's a 5-bolt pattern, tighten like you are drawing a 5 pointed star.
6-bolt pattern, tighten like you are drawing a 6 pointed star.
I don't want to ';snow'; you with a lot of information but the bolt center a metric distance on your Jeep. Flip any wheel street side down on your vehicle. The bolt center is measured from the dead center of one lug hole - skip a hole and measure to the far side of the second or hole after the one you skipped. In your case the bolt center is 5 (number of lugs) X 127 mm. One millimeter = .0393700. If you want to know what the bolt center is in inches, multiply 127mm X .0383700.
You could have found this information by going to: tirerack.com and key-in wheels for your Jeep. Click on a wheel diameter exactly like yours. The bolt center, wheel off-set and wheel width will be shown.What is the actual bolt pattern...I know how to change a tire..lol thanks guys?
Bolt pattern... hmmmm... when tightening lug nuts you just gradually snug them up going from opposite nuts all the way around to avoid tightening down one side first. Mix em up by opposite sides more or less. Random.
Jeep made 2 different Cherokees, the regular Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee. In 2001, the Grand Cherokee used a 5 lug with a spacing of 4-3/4';, while the standard Cherokee used a 5 lug, 4-1/2'; spacing.
you mean how to tighten the lug nuts ? the way i do it is with a criss cross motion.
When tightening lug nuts, first tighten them all hand tight or snub then start again and tighten them as much as possible with the vehicle still supported. Lower the vehicle just enough where roughly half of the weight is on the tire and tighten according to the recommended torque.
If it's a 4-bolt pattern, tighten in a criss cross pattern like you're drawing a fish.
If it's a 5-bolt pattern, tighten like you are drawing a 5 pointed star.
6-bolt pattern, tighten like you are drawing a 6 pointed star.
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