Police Spike Car to End Low-Speed Chase Nov 14, 2009
Waco police assisted DPS with road spikes, disabling all of the vehicle's tires. The lone occupant, a female driver, was taken into custody twenty minutes after the chase began when the vehicle exited SH 6 at Waco Drive and rolled to a stop on the frontage road. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cape Coral Mailbag Nov 14, 2009
I then learned one of the rules was any truck coming from Fort Myers should have its tires washed before it came over the bridge in fear they would bring mud to our streets. During the rainy season the streets would flood badly so we installed bigger sewer pipes. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Chinese leader rejects protectionism Nov 14, 2009
In September, the U.S. placed tariffs on Chinese-made automobile tires; China responded by cutting off imports of auto parts and poultry parts, including chicken feet, a delicacy in China. Video: The state of global trade. (CNN -- International)
Commuters Fear Ferry's Closure Nov 14, 2009
"They have to be salted and you know what salt's going to do to steel? This is an old ferry and the ramps are all wooden, we'd have to put down some expanding metal so tires can get a grip.". He also said the ferry is not designed to handle ice, so ice breakers or bubblers to keep the lake from freezing would have to be installed. (WCAX.com, VT)
Burning ban confuses residents Nov 14, 2009
He said the resident had dug a big hole with a tractor and was not only burning brush but tires, batteries and even a refrigerator. containing freon. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
An ol' Aggie learns new tricks Nov 13, 2009
Upon completion of the repair job on the tires I had bought just one week earlier, I was presented with a #2 gauge six-inch screw driver ... Mark informed me this was nothing, saying he had pulled wrenches, spark plugs and numerous other tools out of tires, all much more impressive than a screw driver ... According to Mark, tools wind up in tires all the time, but the Aggies never beat Tech in Lubbock. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
How to communicate well with your mechanic Nov 13, 2009
Worn tires, belts and hoses. Problems in handling, braking, steering and vibrations. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
State requires clean up of Lava Drive properties Nov 13, 2009
On the land deeded to Baca and Monta;o are many a falling building, couches, many tires, rumble from another building torn down elsewhere, piles of clothes and much more ... He did note that the tires would have to be disposed of properly ... McBride estimates there are more than 100 tires on the site. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Golden working miracles at job no one wanted Nov 13, 2009
" Temple quietly had started putting the building blocks in place even before Golden's arrival. After debating whether Temple should drop down to FCS status, school officials decided in 2005 to remain in the FBS ranks. The Owls found a new home in the MAC in 2005. Temple also signed a 15-year contract in 2003 to play its home games at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. All they needed was a coach to speed up the rebuilding process. Golden wasted no time... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
High-tech options offer boost for tires Nov 13, 2009
(ARA) - They are your vehicle's only connection to the road, yet most of the time your tires are the last thing you think about. Despite being viewed by many drivers as simply round and black, today's tires are more technologically advanced than ever before ... As the technology in tires rapidly advances, so do consumers' options to choose the right tires to meet their vehicle needs. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Twiggs County Sheriff's Office Gives Drug Car Second Chance Nov 13, 2009
The Cemex Cement Plant wants your road-worn tires. They'll take them, free of charge, at Saturday's Tire Amnesty Day. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Cambridge Police: Incidents Nov. 2-8 Nov 12, 2009
Nov. 5, 7:27 a.m., four tires were stolen off a motor vehicle parked on Madison Avenue. 7:37 a.m., four tires were stolen off a motor vehicle parked on Magoun Street. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Rekindle the spark: Relationship rescue for your partner and your car Nov 12, 2009
Check the air pressure in your tires each season ... Be sure to replace your tires when the tread wears down to 1/16 of an inch. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Vehicle vandalism reported on First Avenue in Needham Nov 12, 2009
All four tires and rims on the vehicle were missing. The police contacted the vehicle s owner, who works at the location, and he told them the tires and rims should still be on the vehicle ... The estimated value of the stolen tires is about $2,000. (Needham Tab, MA)
Ocoee to add red-light cameras Nov 12, 2009
approved the Public Works Department s proposal to piggyback on the Broward County School Board s tire recapping program for heavy truck tires. Most of the heavy truck tires the city needs to replace are for the Sanitation Division s fleet. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Riechers Tire & Auto Featured in Magazines Nov 11, 2009
About 30 employees work at both stores, with sales evenly split between tires and service. Riechers provides almost every automotive service except for transmissions and body work. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Egyptian patrol ambushed by smugglers Nov 11, 2009
The gunmen burned tires, fired their guns into the air and threw stones at the police, said a security official in Rafah, speaking on condition of anonymity for the same reason as his colleague. The troops used tear gas to repel the siege, he said. (Florida Today)
Life skills: There's no end to chores that a kid needs to learn Nov 10, 2009
"It probably starts with simple things like checking the air in the tires of your bicycle or adjusting the handlebars right," he says. "Keeping the bike clean. What's the tread look like on your tires?". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Flat tire not enough Nov 10, 2009
The car will be 10 years old in just a few months, and I had never had to change one of its tires. It wasn't all that hard, as I told my wife later, looking for some flicker of admiration. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Man leads deputies on I-19 chase Nov 10, 2009
He drove south on I-19 until the truck s tires were shredded by a spike strip deputies laid out near the Arivaca Road exit, the report said. After stopping the truck along the freeway, the man reportedly barricaded himself inside the vehicle with a gun for 40 minutes, wrapped in a fold-out sun shade. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Marblehead police log: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 Nov 10, 2009
Car with two blown tires towed from Pleasant Street at 3:10 p.m.. Caller reported losing cell phone sometime Friday night at 3:38 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Georgia misuses fees, loses out on $$ Nov 9, 2009
The fee is just one of hundreds the state collects on things including new tires, hunting and fishing licenses and surcharges on criminal fines. In 2009 alone, the state took in more than $86. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kurt Busch wins on fumes; J.J. wrecks Nov 9, 2009
He ended up with flat tires and a broken brace and came into the pit before it was opened, incurring the penalty that made him restart at the back of the field. He was still in 18th place, where he was at the time of the accident, when the race restarted. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
More hot rodders choose to be environmentally friendly Nov 9, 2009
From air filters to tires, more companies are trying to appeal to the nation's performance-driving crowd with products aimed at making them also feel good about reducing carbon emissions or saving forests not just lowering their drag-strip stopwatch times ... Tires says it will double the "green proportion" of its tires to 40% by 2011. (USA Today -- Autos)
Preparing your car for the big chill Nov 8, 2009
Tires - Worn tires can be extremely dangerous in rain, snow and on ice. Examine tires for remaining tread life and uneven wearing ... All-season radials or winter tires are a wise investment for those who must drive in inclement weather regularly. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Red Light Cameras More Than A Flash & Photo Nov 7, 2009
The camera will catch you if your front tires cross into the intersection after the light turns red. If you get a ticket in the mail, you should always check it closely. (KIRO TV, WA)
E-Waste Fundraiser Saturday At Aggie Stadium Nov 7, 2009
A variety of items to be accepted starting at 9 a.m. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Blaze at storage facility destroys motor homes Nov 7, 2009
The heat, alone, from the blaze was so hot tires on some of the travel trailers were melted. At least 11 motor homes and travel trailers as well as a boat and a truck were destroyed in the fire, according to Pribulick. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Mailbag: They play football outside the SEC Nov 7, 2009
And if you have the audacity to say someone else is beautiful, too, she throws a tantrum, slings dishes and slashes your tires ... The tires still are relatively new. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Get thee to a mechanic, posthaste! Nov 7, 2009
RAY: And of course, worn-out or overinflated tires, or bad shock absorbers will only exacerbate the problem. TOM: In any case, you can't drive like this. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What's in store Nov 7, 2009
It ll sell tires and offer repairs, routine vehicle maintenance and diagnostic services. Owned by Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC, Firestone already has 11 stores in the region, including one existing store in Roseville. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Tigers take on Hawks: Round 2 Nov 6, 2009
Conditioning with tires, ropes and good ol' fashion 100-yard sprints have made the unit a stronger and quicker team. On Saturday, the Tigers intend on testing that stamina again with a ferocious second quarter. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
•Wise guy stays true to obsessive-compulsive form Nov 6, 2009
It's more of a habit, really, as well as a way to pass the time when you're sitting around a waiting room waiting to be called in by the doctor, the dentist, or somebody really important, like the guy who's putting the tires on your truck. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
Hiles News: Time to prepare for the real winter Nov 6, 2009
Cars are better able to withstand the cold, and tires are good for year-round. No more snow tires, studded treads, or chains. (Forest Republican, WI)
Do kids still love Sesame Street 40 years on? Nov 6, 2009
Since I am a dinosaur myself and actually helped patent the ridges now on wheels and tires everywhere, Sesame Street allows you to imagine and discover how just simply using your imagination does not cost money all the time. I love the Show, and missed Electric Company and Zoom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
US slaps tariffs on Chinese steel imports Nov 6, 2009
China and the US have exchanged complaints about steel, poultry, tires and metals as the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression spurred attempts by countries to protect jobs. The anti-dumping ruling is unfair to Chinese producers who sold the pipes in the US at a 20 per cent premium to our domestic prices,'' said Li Liancang, an export manager at state-owned Tianjin Pipe Group Co. ``Chinese pipe exports to the US have almost stopped since the preliminary ruling in September. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Green your car from top to tires Nov 5, 2009
Try looking at where the rubber meets the road: your tires. Admittedly, tires aren't the sexiest things, but recent technological advances have made them easier on the planet ... "Essentially, the Super E-spec blends renewable natural rubber with the orange oil extracted from peels at juicing plants. This combo makes the tire 80 percent petroleum free, which is great for the environment. "Folks can also save cash at the gas pump because the orange oil tires are lighter and more fuel efficient. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Win gives McMurray bittersweet send-off at Roush Nov 5, 2009
McMurray began his move to the front with about 50 laps to go, and benefited from a decision to take two tires instead of four on his last pit stop. It gave him the track position he needed to get to the front, and he found a friend in teammate Matt Kenseth, who gave McMurray a partner to fend off the usual late-race insanity. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tips to help frugal motorists get the most from their vehicles Nov 5, 2009
Under inflated tires or poorly aligned wheels waste fuel by forcing the engine to work harder. Let the tires cool down before checking the air pressure ... Properly maintained tires will last longer, too. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Getting noticed, landing NASCAR sponsor remain difficult Nov 5, 2009
The rest came from old friends chipping in enough to buy tires. "We won $2,200 for finishing seventh and that was enough to buy five tries," Enfinger said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Congressman had no time to park his car? Nov 5, 2009
The vehicle's front tires were on the curb while the back wheels occupied part of the driving area of the parking lot. . (TheHill.com)
Motorsport: Toyota quit Formula One Nov 4, 2009
Bridgestone, F1's exclusive tire supplier, confirmed it would no longer supply tires to the sport on Monday. (CNN) -- Toyota, the largest car manufacturer in the world, has announced it is pulling out of Formula One. (CNN -- International)
* Ma unhurt in plane fire Nov 3, 2009
An officer puts out burning tires of the Fokker 50 that President Ma Ying-jeou flew in on Sunday after it landed at Cingcyuangang air base in Taichung ... President Ma Ying-jeou (^E) was unharmed after his plane landed with two flat tires in Taichung on Sunday, the Presidential Office said ... Smoke and flames had burst from the tires as the Fokker 50 taxied on the runway. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Man restores vintage 1957 milk truck Nov 3, 2009
" That is why it was always a goal of Grover's to find a Badger Farms milk truck and restore it.Three years ago, his dream came true when his daughter, who lived in Arizona, one day spotted a 1957 Model 374 milk truck. The 8-foot-talltruck had been sitting on the property since 1979 and was being used to store tires. Grover said the owner was just about to send it to the junk yard when Grover offered to purchase it."I was on the next flight to Arizona," he said.The truck originally belonged to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Somerset plant converts waste material into ethanol Nov 3, 2009
An Illinois company that has completed construction of a plant in Somerset County sidesteps that issue by using nonfood feedstocks, ranging from wood chips to rubber tires, to create ethanol. Warrenville, Ill. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How thoughtful! Nov 3, 2009
So Ive kicked the tires on everything in this story. (Ive included links to all products, but not prices, since they change too quickly. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Takes Digital Form in 'Forza Motorsport 3' Exclusively on Xbox 360 Nov 3, 2009
"The Turn 10 game developers were very accurate in portraying the driving experience as well. For example, changing tires alters the handling of the car just like in the real world.". To perfect the look and driving feel of the Genesis Coupe in the game, Turn 10 developers spent many hours scanning every inch of the Genesis Coupes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* World Business Quick Take Nov 3, 2009
TIRES No more F-1 for Bridgestone. Bridgestone Corp, the worlds largest tiremaker, will stop supplying tires for the Formula One racing championship series as it aims to cut costs and streamline research and development efforts ... The company is the sole supplier of tires to F-1 racing teams. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Car care advice for consumers facing tough economic times Nov 3, 2009
Tires are a car's only connection to the road, so making sure they are in good shape and properly inflated is essential for automotive safety, optimum driving performance and potential cost savings, including better fuel mileage. Tires should be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations printed on the vehicle door placard or in the owner's manual ... Properly inflated tires can improve gas mileage by around 3. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Market Forecaster Nov 3, 2009
8 billion of China-made tires. Two days later China said it would look into dumping of U.S. auto parts and chicken products. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
A meal with a view Nov 3, 2009
Yohanis highlight each week is to place long-lasting fresh flowers on each table as she never tires of commuting from Subang, where she lives, to Ampang to relish in the ambience. I want people to experience the air, the sunset and the beauty of this place while dining here, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hot new cars at Tokyo show Nov 3, 2009
Hondas original two-seat Insight hybrid also offered a (five-speed) manual transmission, one which made it easy to unintentionally chirp the tires pulling away from a stop because of the electric motors low-RPM torque. The vehicle will create completely new value by combining the fun of driving and outstanding fuel economy, promised Honda president and CEO Takanobu Ito. (MSNBC -- Business)
Time to get vehicles ready for Kittitas County's snow and ice Nov 3, 2009
Kenny Gordon, with Ellensburg Tire Company, mounts a set of studless snow tires on an Ellensburg Police Department patrol car last Friday ... Sunday marked the first day drivers could legally put studded snow tires on their cars, and this week is the perfect time to do so in a timely fashion ... When it comes to choosing what method, chains or tires, is best for the average driver, Grasher and Les Schwab Tires Center manager Mark McCracken agree studs are the way to go. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
F1: Vettel makes history in Abu Dhabi Nov 2, 2009
" "Until the end the car was fantastic and working brilliantly on both sets of tires. It was a pleasure this evening to sit in the car. (CNN -- International)
See here - A clean, well-kept windshield is key to winter driving safety Nov 2, 2009
Just as you make sure your vehicle's engine and tires are ready for winter roads, you need to care for your windshield as well. After all, the best tires and engine are useless if you can't see well enough to drive ... Even the most cautious driver can be on the receiving end of a stone thrown into the air by the tires of another vehicle. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
No rose-colored glasses required driving a classic '49 Cadillac convertible Nov 2, 2009
It had been restored with new paint, tires and upholstery; the engine had been overhauled and everything worked. It was a beauty. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tires slashed, windows shot out Nov 2, 2009
Halloween night saw several tires flattened. Wht makes people do this. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Fox Soccer Nets Viewer Gains Nov 2, 2009
Sternberg said having the ratings data available has helped FSC attract new advertisers like Quiznos and Tires Rack, and expand schedules with others like Volkswagen. We have seen increases with auto category and retail. (Multichannel News)
Bridgestone to Stop Supplying Tires to Formula 1 Racing to Reduce Costs Nov 2, 2009
Bridgestone Withdraws From Supplying Tires to Formula 1 Racing - Bloomberg ... Bridgestone Withdraws From Supplying Tires to Formula 1 Racing ... Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- , the worlds largest tiremaker, will stop supplying tires for the Formula One racing championship series as it aims to cut costs and streamline research and development efforts. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tires help fuel East Utica house fire Nov 2, 2009
Jennifer Bogdan/O-D Tires and other debris behind 515 Albany St. were helping fuel a fire that heavily damaged the vacant house tonight, fire officials were reporting from the scene ... Tires inside a vacant home at 515 Albany St. helped fuel a fire that heavily damaged the structure Sunday night, Assistant Fire Chief Andre Esposito said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Rain washes out qualifying at Talladega Nov 1, 2009
In a bizarre prerace mishap as the drivers were warming up their tires, a problem with Martin s steering box caused him to run into Johnson. The two cars skidded into the infield grass, Johnson suffered damage to the front of his Chevrolet, and had dropped to the back of the field when the race began. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Potholes Make Their Jarring Debut Oct 31, 2009
Several Motorists Sidelined Friday Morning. POSTED: 3:44 pm CDT October 30, 2009UPDATED: 5:22 pm CDT October 30, 2009. (7 KETV Omaha)
Well, day-night racing works in Charlotte Oct 31, 2009
"The track temperature at the start of the race will maybe be 50 degrees (122 degrees Fahrenheit), so it will never be cool enough to give you problems warming up the tires.". ABU DHABI FACELIFT: The arrival of Formula One in Abu Dhabi is part of an ambitious effort to transform the emirate from an oil-rich enclave of little international profile into a financial, cultural and entertainment center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
‘Continuous Present’ examines the conflicts of time and perception Oct 31, 2009
This piece is like an animated science experiment, a hilariously choreographed chain reaction which, for 30 minutes, connects oil drums, car tires, levers, pulleys, water bottles, and various forms of fire and fuel. Artists often describe how things seem to happen of their own accord when creative juices are flowing and connections occur in the mind as if by magic. (Boston Globe)
That's Talladega, but is that racing? Oct 31, 2009
Some have called for a reduction in the track's banking or smaller engines or tires that wear enough that a car's handling becomes a factor the same as its aerodynamics. "As long as we continue to race there, those are the conditions we're going to have," Edwards said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
