Consistency key for Lunn Jul 1, 2009
Fernett, a top contender in the points race, said I spun my tires on a restart, but second place isn t too shabby. I have to say a big thanks to all the sponsors down in Columbia who support this team week in and week out. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
- Car show draws crowd (13) Jun 30, 2009
chevr1967 wrote on Jun 28, 2009 1:55 PM:" Actually, almost any car over 20 years in good condition can be considered a classic. Most lowriders fit this criteria, even though the modifications reduce the value. Plus even though the radius of the tires has been reduced, in consequence messing up the ratios and slowing down the car, some of these will leave your car in the dust. I'm not into lowriders, in fact, I hate them. But I just wanted to write my opinion. Also, stereotyping people because of... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Volunteers help stem the flow of garbage into Iowa Jun 30, 2009
This was the fourth year Applegate volunteered and she said she often sees young kids rolling tires off the bank while their parents also pull trash from the water. The DNR does a good job of coordinating and everyone works together so if there is a new participant they will be partnered with someone more familiar with the cleanup, Applegate said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fewer taking July 4 out of town Jun 30, 2009
With weather heating up across Arizona, Repman said, people planning to drive should have their cars checked - oil, tires, hoses, batteries. He said his station typically does three or four inspections a week but closer to a holiday, it's more like 10 to 20. (AZCentral -- News)
Summer travel tips Jun 30, 2009
Make sure tires are not over or under-inflated ... Keeping tires at the correct pressure can improve gasoline mileage by more than 3 percent. (South County Chronicle, VA)
REGION: Travel tips for getting there trouble free Jun 30, 2009
It's also a good opportunity to have tires checked, including the spare, she said. Beno said the American Automobile Association responds to 7 million calls for road service nationwide from June through August ---- most of those calls come in August and most of them are for tire problems, she said. (North County Times)
Tire Tips to Keep Summer Driving Rolling Along Jun 30, 2009
If you'll be among them, now is a good time to prepare your vehicle -- and especially its tires -- for summer road trips. When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your tires ... He explains that most drivers are not aware of how often they need to check their tires. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Get the Most Out of Your Vehicle Jun 30, 2009
Three of the most important areas to maintain are your engine, your tires and the exterior of your vehicle ... A very important, and often neglected, maintenance area on your vehicle is your tires ... This can mean you are driving on overinflated tires -- ultimately resulting in premature tread wear. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Best Silly Stories & Songs Video Ev... Jun 29, 2009
Basically, Mr. Fixit thinks he can fix anything, but from overinflating tires to creating vacuum cleaners that climb the walls, he mainly causes destruction. Several customers bring objects for him to fix, and Mr. Fixit ends up accidentally switching the sounds on all of them, making fire trucks that say "Mama!" and tricycle bells that say "cuckoo!". (Suite101.com)
Drop of luck would’ve helped Newman Jun 29, 2009
Newman s tires were on their last legs, too. It didn t show - he held off Logano, who never made any definitive moves to pass until Newman retired to pit row - but Newman made it clear his tires were on their last threads, too ... We were running on two tires, said Newman. (Boston Globe)
Dixon notches fourth win of the season Jun 29, 2009
The race ended early though when Bernstein smoked the tires and watched Dixon zoom away to a 3 ... A couple middle rounds there where it spun the tires you just try to do what you can and get a win light, and hopefully you can get up there and adjust for it and try to make a better run. (Santa Maria Times)
Street Drag Racing Goes LegitDrag racers compete against cops as part of a program to keep city streets safe. Jun 29, 2009
It's one part tires, one part testosterone. When it comes to , the smokier, the faster, the better. (ABC News)
A love of exotic imports passes from father to son Jun 29, 2009
When he completed his restoration, the result was spectacular: rechromed wire wheels and engine parts, new tires, shiny black paint, a new white canvas top and red leather seats ... With snow tires - which were needed in those days - he drove up the mountain and parked right at the base of the lift ... Quite a few people also "kicked the tires" and asked what would he take for it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stewart’s weekend at Loudon wasn’t a total loss Jun 29, 2009
On Lap 16, when Patrick Carpentier hit the wall and brought out the day s first caution, Stewart was one of the only drivers to pull onto pit road for early adjustments to tighten up and take on four tires ... As Newman coasted onto pit road, crew chief Tony Gibson called for two tires and a quick splash-and-go in hopes of getting the Chevrolet back onto the track ... We had planned on doing two tires and at least getting some track position back. (Boston Globe)
'Clunker' bill prompts silly pangs of guilt Jun 28, 2009
Its two-tone silver-and-maroon paint job, white-letter tires and red velour interior scream "1992." It's the kind of vehicle somebody like Bill Clinton might have used to pick up someone like Monica Lewinsky. Despite its coolness and near-mint condition, the truck is 17 years old. (Athens Banner-Herald)
It's something to remember Jun 28, 2009
But just as their tires start spinning, they have to hit the brakes and grind their Goodyears to enter Turns 1 and 3 without hurtling into the fence. Once they re in the turns, they have to power through the curves to hit the straightaways with speed, and not break the back end loose. (Boston Globe)
Viewpoint: They’ll make rules forever Jun 28, 2009
The department is supposed to require that automotive mechanics check tires and fill them as necessary when servicing a vehicle. That s what service techs do already, especially if you ask. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Get Longer Life Out of Your Truck or SUV (1) Jun 28, 2009
Trucks are notoriously noisy because of their larger tires, so a little bit of homework and a small investment can mean a much smoother ride. There are two types of truck tires -- all-terrain and all-season ... All-terrain tires handle better in the mud, but ride poorly on road and have a short tread life. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Hornaday dominates Memphis truck race Jun 28, 2009
He relinquished the advantage at that point when T.J. Bell opted not to take tires during a yellow flag pit stop. Once the field got back up to speed, Hornaday regained the top spot, passing Bell within a half lap. (MSNBC -- Sports)
How to Reduce the Costs of Owning Your Car Jun 28, 2009
The U.S. Energy Department reports that under-inflated tires can increase fuel consumption by up to 3 percent. One study estimates that 50 to 80 percent of the tires rolling on U.S. roads are under inflated ... Astonishingly, we could save up to 2 billion gallons of gas each year simply by properly inflating our tires. (South County Chronicle, VA)
TRUCKS: Hornaday wins MemphisTravel.com 200 Jun 28, 2009
He relinquished the advantage at that point when opted not to take tires during a yellow flag pit stop. Once the field got back up to speed, Hornaday regained the top spot, passing Bell within a half lap. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chicago cops from '68 convention hold reunion Jun 28, 2009
They told of bags of urine and feces, and bricks that were thrown at them, the heavy glass ashtrays dropped on them from hotel windows high above, the nail-spiked rubber balls left behind their car tires and sometimes thrown at them. And they dismissed any talk of a "police riot," as a commission famously called the scene, speaking with pride about how they conducted themselves. (North County Times)
A mixed bag for law enforcement agenciesCorrections to see 10 percent cut, 3 city police positions unfilled Jun 28, 2009
wrote on Jun 27, 2009 2:57 PM:" What about Chiloquin ? We hardly have anything out here AS IT IS.......and it takes half an hour for the police to get here. We just had a series of car with their tires SLASHED, windows, both business and private, SMASHED.......we're not rich out here, and we need more Sheriff's Protection. It's daunting. ". John wrote on Jun 27, 2009 1:16 PM:" Thats sad to hear. This town definitely needs more LEO's to help with the rising gang problem. But i bet the new City PD... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Montoya getting used to NASCAR Jun 27, 2009
When he turned the wheel, the car jerked to the side while its tires kept its clutches on the track. Just about none of that stuff applies in NASCAR.. (Boston Globe)
Ask the Auto Doctor Jun 27, 2009
Why are there no shops that high-speed balance tires. Charles. (Helena Independent Record)
Roadsters Embrace Green Racing Jun 27, 2009
They whiz down the pit road making pit stops, changing tires and refueling. Only, the. (Science Daily)
A sticky situation for one east Lincoln neighborhood Jun 27, 2009
The sticky stuff is adhering to tires and shoes, he said, leaving tracks on his street, driveway, garage and flooring. Residents in John Strope's east Lincoln neighborhood have had a tar problem for the past four to six weeks, he said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Stimulus money pays for Snoqualmie Pass paving Jun 27, 2009
At 3,022-foot Snoqualmie Pass, winter cold, snow and ice _ and the chains, studded tires and snowplows to cope with such conditions _ have taken their toll on the pavement, traveled by some 27,000 vehicles daily. In the summer, traffic across the pass doubles to more than 58,000 vehicles a day. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The legend of Little Hoss Jun 27, 2009
The 48 Anglia also has a Ford nine-inch rear axle definitely required to turn those monster Mickey Thompson 32/16/50 tires ... Finally, the Anglia received a Flaming River stainless steel tilt steering column, power windows, digital gauges, new exhaust system, two big fat Mickey Thompson tires and a spiffy new blue paint job. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
China may reject Hummer acquisition Jun 27, 2009
Hummers, which roar along on oversized tires and can weigh more than 3 tons (2. 7 metric tons), are based on U.S. military vehicles that gained fame during the 1991 Gulf War. (MSNBC -- Business)
'My Sister's Keeper' a sometimes heavy-handed weeper Jun 27, 2009
" MOVIE REVIEW"My Sister's Keeper" rated PG-13 for mild language, disturbing images. Stars Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric, Sofia Vassilieva, Joan Cusack. Directed by Nick Cassavetes. Running time: 1 hour, 49 minutes. Grade: C+ At the breaking heart of "My Sister's Keeper" are two sisters: Kate (Sofia Vassilieva) and Anna (Abigail Breslin). Kate has leukemia and is dying. She's only lived to see her teenage years because her parents (Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric)... (Fresno Bee)
Logano diary Jun 27, 2009
The car in front of us had real old tires and wasn't the fastest car, either, so I went in hard and tried to keep Marcos Ambrose behind me because he was going to try to outbrake me into Turn 7. I went in too hard and hit Scott Speed and came out with the left side all bent up. (USA Today -- Sports)
Drivers downtown do the two-hour shuffle Jun 26, 2009
Every day, Kistler carries a folded sheet of paper to record the time she chalked tires on each block. On the other side, she keeps a list of license plates from cars she thinks are playing games. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Report: Memphis economic picture worsens Jun 26, 2009
The cutbacks or drops in demand crossed a wide range of sectors, including auto parts, furniture, rubber tires, medical devices, appliances and electrical equipment. One bright spot was for firms in warehousing/transportation services which reported opportunities for expansion. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
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down_town_man wrote on Jun 25, 2009 11:55 AM:" You better believe L&M will take your money!!! If you owe them they will beat down your door for it. This company needs to be sold or shut down. Rotten people to deal with. They do not keep their trucks clean at all. The nasty things driving around with bald tires and years of grime built up on the trucks. Just pray you dont get behind one on the highway. ". Brutal Baker wrote on Jun 25, 2009 12:05 PM:" My parents live in the country and L&M hasn't... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Emotions Like 'Subaru Love' Is All There Is Jun 25, 2009
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Endurance test Jun 25, 2009
Last year, he turned back at Huntington Lake after suffering "a record" six flat tires. This year, the 44-year-old just wants to finish. (Fresno Bee)
Lufkin: How we bought a suit and got to the wedding on time Jun 25, 2009
First, it was the end of May, and we had to take the snow tires off the cars, and put on the summer tires. After one car went to the shop, the second car was to go, to have its summer tires put on ... On the second car, said the auto repair, you brought home one of its summer tires. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Fire marshal details ruling Jun 25, 2009
Lasky said management recently made upgrades to the warehouse and had about 2 million worth of tires stored in the building, so there didn't appear to be any motive to purposely set fire the building. There also didn't appear to be any "revenge factor" from employees or former employees, Lasky said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Push and shove Jun 25, 2009
Strongman challenges included pulling wooden sleds filled with weights (and teammates) and sprinting while holding car tires complete with rims. The challenges didn't scare off the football players and neither did the sweltering heat and high humidity. (Chetek Alert, WI)
NASA 747 pilot tells of carrying the Space Shuttle Jun 24, 2009
We were at 3,500 feet left to go of the runway, throttles full power, nose wheels still hugging the ground, copilot calling out decision speeds, the weight of Atlantis now screaming through my fingers clinched tightly on the controls, tires heating up to their near maximum temperature from the speed and the weight, and not yet at rotation speed, the speed at which I would be pulling on the controls to get the nose to rise ... I said "is that a skunk I smell?" and the veterans of shuttle carrying... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Notebook: Petty to stay with Dodge Jun 24, 2009
A burnout now only burns up a set of tires, it puts a lot of strain on the engine, transmission and rear-end gears. Sprint Cup teams found out last week they have to tighten their belts, too. (Athens Banner-Herald)
•Rash of car break-ins in CG area Jun 24, 2009
Vehicle break-ins have been on the rise since the beginning of June, and the thieves have even been brazen enough to put nearly a half-dozen vehicles up on blocks this year to strip off tires with custom rims, Cox said. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
A sprint to the finish Jun 24, 2009
We get the transporter unloaded, get the garage set up, get the tool boxes set up, have our entire work area organized, get all our tires from Goodyear, and go through tech ... Finally, with the double-file restarts, you re always going to have to pay attention how quick your car takes off on fresh tires because you re going to be stacked side-by-side with guys that you re racing for position instead of having lapped cars down there ... The tires came off and fresh Goodyears went on with... (Boston Globe)
The Canada-Uganda connection Jun 24, 2009
But as our President never tires of reminding us, it took a long time to get in the mess we are in today, and it will take a long time to get out. Who knows, tomorrow's Treasury auction of five-year notes may bomb, and the conventional wisdom will shift again, and people will be coming to yet another "realization." It's a little crazy-making and I'm as guilty as anyone of playing along, of attempting to discern the future in the latest housing market economic indicator or oil price spike or... (Salon)
Bondurant drops flag on racing Jun 24, 2009
The cars are shod with slick tires designed for racing, rather than treaded road tires. These are real race cars like they are raced in the real world, Thom said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Balloon, Power Line Blamed For Grass Fire Jun 23, 2009
A pile of burned tires was mistaken for a horse carcass at first. Firefighters later determined that no livestock was lost, but one resident was evaluated for smoke inhalation. (KCRA 3, CA)
Cleanup effort ramps up Jun 23, 2009
"You also need to get rid of the old tires.". Ralph Mims, who said he was a friend of the owner and the closest thing to being a manager, said they would get the problem corrected. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Summer street dances planned Jun 23, 2009
For safety reasons all participants are asked to refrain from squealing tires or driving recklessly. ADVERTISEMENT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Automotive Service Technician Jun 22, 2009
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire manufactures Bridgestone, Firestone, and Dayton Truck tires along with tires for virtually every wheeled vehicle made ... Store channels include Firestone Complete Auto Care, Morgan Tire/Tires Plus, and Expert Tire locations ... Repair to specifications brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust systems, air conditioning, steering / suspension systems, maintenance services, tires, and wheel alignment. (Florida Today)
Scientists Use High-pressure 'Alchemy' To Create Nonexpanding Metals Jun 22, 2009
(July 24, 2007) Particles worn away from automobile brake linings and tires continue to be major sources of potentially toxic metal emissions in urban areas, despite new regulations and auto industry efforts to. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Service aids 112 vehicles in 2 days Jun 22, 2009
The patrol also changed 18 flat tires and responded to 10 accidents, seven overheated engines, five fuel fills, five debris cleanups and two battery jump-starts. The majority of responses occurred after patrollers came upon disabled vehicles and not from drivers' calls, Nakoa said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
How to Reduce the Costs of Owning Your Car Jun 22, 2009
The U.S. Energy Department reports that under-inflated tires can increase fuel consumption by up to 3 percent. One study estimates that 50 to 80 percent of the tires rolling on U.S. roads are under inflated ... Astonishingly, we could save up to 2 billion gallons of gas each year simply by properly inflating our tires. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Sale of SRS castoffs aids job program Jun 22, 2009
There are entire pallets of Wackenhut camo, crates of "spike strips" that police can roll onto a highway to flatten the tires of a fleeing car and dozens of hand-held radios. On one dusty shelf was an unusual foam rubber dummy filled with metal parts and sensors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Vettel claims British GP for 1-2 Red Bull finish Jun 22, 2009
" Button had a daunting task to improve from sixth on the grid, and it got tougher when his tires lacked grip. He dropped to ninth early on, but with 10 laps to go reclaimed sixth place to earn three points after leaving the pits ahead of Toyota's Jarno Trulli and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen. "If you don't get the tires in their working range, it doesn't matter what car you've got, it doesn't work ... Hamilton, who won last year's race in front of his home fans, complained over the team radio that... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Dollar-stretching Spring Auto Maintenance Advice Jun 21, 2009
Check that Tread: The economy has forced many to postpone tire purchases, but with unpredictable wet spring weather ahead, now is not the time to have low tread on your tires ... Advances in tire technology are helping deliver a new generation of moderately priced tires that offer the all season traction and long treadwear consumers have come to expect, but with enhanced rolling resistance to help save money on gas ... For example, the proprietary tread compound used in Goodyear's new Assurance... (South County Chronicle, VA)
European Newspapers in Crisis Jun 21, 2009
"If you build fewer cars, you need fewer tires, less paint, etc. But at a news agency, the shows in news coverage.". The spat between the French and German news agencies is part of a growing crisis hitting Europe's ailing newspaper industry and highlights differences over the. (ABC News)
Tire fire not arson (23) Jun 20, 2009
The building was loaded with more than 20,000 tires and burned for days ... Lasky said there were several stacks of tires between 6 feet and 8 feet high where the fire started, but there was no heating unit in that location. (Montana Standard, MT)
Women Rescue Mom Caught Underneath Moving Car, with Baby Inside Jun 20, 2009
When the car started to roll, her foot got caught on one of the tires" or wheel well. Jones was dragged about 300 feet before Hernandez was able to stop the car. Jones was badly injured, but alive, and a helicopter flew her to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. She was in stable condition Wednesday night. Her daughter, less than a year old, is with relatives, and, Morrissey said, "never cried, she was very good the whole time. The way this thing happened fast, I mean, it's like a miracle from... (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Mailbag:The rest of Ames Creek story:We cleaned the banks of debris (June 14) Jun 19, 2009
We pulled a V-8 engine, a full car chassis and dozens of tires and car batteries out of the creek bank. Should we have left them in there. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
New state trucks home at last Jun 19, 2009
For three months, the bright yellow Ford pickups were parked outside the state's textbook warehouse in West Raleigh, with grass growing high around their tires. This week, as teachers rallied in Raleigh to keep their jobs, the new trucks were finally driven to their home districts. (News & Observer)
Heavy Rain Causes Few Issues Jun 19, 2009
He said his department and MoDOT began looking at closing the roads once water topped tires on an 18-wheeler. "They (drivers) couldn't see where the road was at," Bequette said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
AAA: Gasoline prices steam upward, again Jun 19, 2009
Keep tires properly inflated to the level specified in the owner s manual. Whenever possible, use cruise control. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Healthy Malden holds prevention task force prescription drug disposal Jun 19, 2009
In addition to the Prescription Drug Disposal, the DPW will be conducting their regular recycling efforts towards tires, cathode ray tubes, televisions, computer monitors, car batteries, motor oil, oil filters, paints, and used electronic equipment. Furthermore, Healthy Malden will conduct a needle collection program while the Board of Health will accept products containing mercury. (Malden Observer, MA)
CoT remains an issue for drivers, teams Jun 19, 2009
The biggest problem since its introduction has been wedding the tires from Goodyear, NASCAR's exclusive tire supplier, with the new cars. At some tracks, including Indianapolis and Atlanta, the tires have at times caused havoc ... I'll tell you that Goodyear has brought tires the last three months that the cars have driven a lot better on, Burton said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
