There is nothing more fun than spending a day racing and performing tricks on your ATV. However, it is important to always check your ATV tire before you start. Many ATV accidents are caused by ATV mud tires that are either over or under inflated. If your tire is not close to the recommended pressure amount, you could lose control of your ATV. Also, be aware that the tire pressure can vary greatly just from temperature changes throughout the day. When buying ATV tires, make sure that the tires you are buying are compatible with either the ATV you have or the ATV you are planning to buy. As a general rule, sport-utility ATVs should have mid sized tires, while sport ATVs, which are usually used for racing and stunts, should have larger sized tires. If you do not know what tire size is correct for your bike, consult your ATV manual.

While ATV mud tire prices are generally a little high, you will get what you paid for. The higher quality ATV tires will last much longer, provide more traction, and remain effective long after the discount tires have been worn down. Also, higher quality ATV mud tires have been proven to be generally safer than the cheaper models. If you are not able to afford a high quality tire, make sure to properly maintain your ATV tire, and check the tire pressure often.

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Mike Yeager
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A WAY TO REALLY LOWER THE PRICE OF GASOLINESandi MosesBy: Sandi Moses

Every once in a while, someone starts a campaign to lower gasoline prices by urging everyone not to purchase any gas on a certain date. The chosen date is far enough in the future to allow for a massive e-mail and newscast campaign to spread the news far and wide throughout the land and get everyone geared up for the big day. The idea is that the resulting surplus of unsold gas would force distributors to lower the prices in order to be able to unload the stuff. There are two problems with that idea: 1) almost no one participates and 2) those who do participate buy their gas either the day before or the day after the target date, so the net result is the same amount of gas is sold and the price stays too high.

I have noticed that most drivers completely ignore the speed limit on the freeway. Where I live, the freeway speed limit in the city is 65 mph. It is quite possible to drive that fast in the right hand (slow) lane and have people come up on your bumper and give you an annoyed look as they go around you because they think you are driving too slowly! 80 mph in the left hand (fast or passing) lane is normal, as are people in hurry braiding in and out of lanes because they think their time is more important than yours and you are in their way. You might not want to hear this, but such driving wastes gas! The same gas you complain and moan about every time you fill out at the pump gets wasted out on the freeway by such drivers. Maybe even YOU??? (Nah..)

According to the website Howstuffworks, the best mileage can be achieved by driving between 40-60 mph. Now Im here to tell you that driving 40 mph on the freeway will get you one of three things: 1) a ticket for impeding the flow of traffic 2) into - or becoming the cause of - and accident 3) killed. However, driving at 60 mph wont cause any more dirty looks than driving at 65, as long as you stay in the right hand lane. You wont cause any accidents, and you wont get a ticket for impeding traffic. Again, according to Howstuffworks, gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. So you are wasting gas and wasting money by driving faster than 60 mph.

Now I can hear you already: But, Im late! Plan ahead, and leave a couple of minutes earlier. Think about it for a minute. If you drive 65 mph for one whole hour, you will only be 5 miles farther down the road that if you drove 60 mph for that same hour. Those of you who spend a whole hour commuting are usually not driving 65 miles. You are driving more like 10 miles, crawling along at jogging speeds. This wont work for that sort of commute. However, if your drive is such that you have the option of driving faster than 60 mph, DONT! Set your cruise control at 60 mph, slow down and save.

The beauty of this system is that you benefit from it even if no one else participates! There is a very real possibility that you could fill up your tank one less time per month. That would save you $20-$50 per month, which is $240-$600 per year. Spend it on Christmas presents. Splurge a little on your vacation. There are lots of ways you could enjoy the extra money. And if other people participate, because more and more people would be buying one less tank of gas per month, the supply really would go up because the demand really would be down, and that would mean lower prices which would benefit everybody (except maybe OPEC, and they dont need the money.) Try it!

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.

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About the author:

Sandi Moses has been involved in internet marketing since November, 2003. Visit her sites at http://www.123iwork4me.com
http://www.123-home-based-business-works-4-me.com

Two and Four Stroke Engines: Fast and Simple Answers.Daniel LevyA few fast responses and facts about Two and Four Stroke Engines.

Many years ago when I got hooked by motorcycles, I started to hear a lot about two and four stroke engines… It seemed there were (and there still are) strong opinions in pro and con of each of the engine types.

As Internet wasn’t available, and as I was worried about other aspects or motorcycle riding back then, I left that question unanswered for a long time.

If this is your case or if your are interested in these two kind of internal combustion engines, in the next few lines I hope to give you a few fast answers and some resources to get more in depth information.

Just keep reading…

Here are some facts about two and four stroke engines:

TWO STROKE ENGINES

Cycle - Two Strokes:

1.- Compression (intake+compression)
2.- Combustion (combustion+exhaust)

Take a look at the cycle in:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/two-stroke2.htm

Advantages of two stroke engines:

The engine fires - spark plug ignites - once every revolution of the crankshaft.
They produce twice the power than four stroke engines.
They are much simpler than four stroke engines. Fewer parts to worry about.

Disadvantages:

You have to mix two stroke engine oil with gas, and depending on your consumption, this might be expensive.
They last less. Lubrication is not as efficient as in a four stroke engine with heavy oil.
Do not use gas efficiently.
Pollute more.

FOUR STROKE ENGINES

Cycle - Four Strokes:

1.- Intake
2.- Compression
3.- Combustion
4.- Exhaust

Take a look at the cycle in:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/engine4.htm

Advantages of four stroke engines:

Last longer than two stroke engines
More efficient use of gas
Pollute less than two stroke engines

Disadvantages:

More complicated. Many more parts to worry about.
Half as powerful as two stroke engines (for equivalent engines)
Fires once every two revolutions.

If you want to learn more about two stroke and four stroke engines, take a look at the pages I mention above. You will find extensive information and diagrams that will solve all of your doubts.

Well I hope this gave you some basic information and helped you answer some FAQ about two and four stroke engines!

Enjoy the ride!

Daniel Levy

P.S. Want more motorcycle info? Get it at www.japanese-motorcyles-only.com.

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About the author:

Daniel Levy is the owner and contributing writer of www.Japanese-Motorcycles-Only.comHe loves motorcycles and Web development. For more great info visit http://www.japanese-motorcycles-only.com

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Can having 1 truck tire smaller than the others be dangerous or cause damage?
Nearly a year ago I blew out my right from tire on my 2001 Toyota Tacoma. It is also a PreRunner and TRD. My tires are Dayton Timberline AT (all terrain) size 265/75R16. I could only afford on at the time but knew I would be needing three more soon. I checked my tire size in order to get multiple estimates from all the local companies and I realized they had put on a 265/70R16 on accident. I have driven nearly 20,000 miles on the oddly matched tires and had them rotated 6 months ago. Should I be worried about and damage to my truck? I’ve called the company and they apologized and offered to give me 4 new tires, one for free and all at the 75 size. They also said they would match the competitors price which was 50 dollars cheaper because I was a loyal customer.He then assured me that no damaged could have been done from their error. They were unable to acquire the 4 new tires I originally had and are now looking for something of equivalently quality. Should I go to a mechanic or trust the tire place who already charged me for one tire and delivered a smaller cheaper one .

Goodyear Reports a Smaller Decline
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit, thanks to cost cutting measures.

German Auto Parts Maker Rejects Rival?s Bid
German auto parts maker Continental again declined a takeover bid by its rival, Schaeffler, leaving the door open to more talks.

Come On Baby Size My Tire
Tire size substitutions? Even after reading the excellent advice in percussive paul’s question, I have questions about the allowed sizes of my tires. My current tires are Michelin MXV4s, and their size is 205/60 R 15 91 H (M+S). I had a flat last weekend, and figure that it’s high time I replaced all four tires (not just one) given that I am still driving on the tires I had replaced in 1998. I walk to work and only drive on weekends on highways or logging roads.

I am looking at the Costco site, which irritatingly only allows me to select tires according to my car’s year and model. Costco is offering two tire sizes for my car’s make/model/year, neither of which is the size of my current four tires.

My car’s user manual stipulates either 185/65R 15 88 or the size that I have now, which is 205/60R 15 91 H

Costco’s choices list either 185/65R 15 or 205/65R 15. I feel that the second size is wrong for my car, although the folks at Costco told me (on the phone) that ‘this is the specification, I see it on the computer, therefore it is correct’. Ugh.

My question to the AskMe tire experts: should I only consider the 185/65 tires from Costco or can the 205/65’s also be safely used on my car? I should add that both tire size choices include the Michelin model that I currently have (just not the identical size).

What would I be trading by going to a 185 tire instead of a 205? And could I use a 205/65 instead of a 205/60, eg would the /65 aspect ratio ‘fit’ on a 205 tire size, on my car?

I found this cool tire size applet and I see that different tire sizes will impact the accuracy of my speedometer - but my specific question remains, can I buy the 205/65 even if it is not in spec (does it matter) or should I order the 185/65s instead.

I like Costco’s prices - certainly *much* lower than going to my car dealership and getting replacement tires there, and also less expensive than other tire stores in Vancouver BC.

Please explain tire sizes to this tire newbie. Thank you.

Shh (for What It?s Worth)
I can?t figure out how the city decides to put up ?No honking? signs, which in my opinion more neighborhoods could use. Can you explain how the system works?

Which bike tires do I need?
My current Fuji road bike has 700×23 tires that have worn out. When replacing tires, do I need exactly the same size or could I go for a 700×25 or a 700×20? What might the difference be? Are there particular tire brands/models that are ideal for durability and general city biking?

Help me choose tires for my car
I think I should replace my car’s tires. I’m bewildered by the vast amount of tires available and want some help narrowing it down. Also, I’m on a budget. I drive a 1992 Toyota Camry that’s been very well-maintained. I think the tires are only maybe 3 years old but I have driven the car across the country and back a couple of times since then so they may be worn. I can’t really tell how worn they are by looking at them. The main reason I want to replace them is to have better grip when driving in snow. Snow is uncommon here in Vancouver but I drive to Whistler every few weeks in the winter; the highway there is well-maintained but has a lot of hills and turns which can be treacherous if there’s snow on the ground. I carry snow chains in case the weather is severe, but with even a little snow or slush on the ground I found last year that I was wishing for more grip.

Now, that said, I don’t drive this car very often. I would rather not buy snow tires, because I encounter snow rarely, and also I would have nowhere to store my current tires. I was thinking of looking for a decent set of all-season tires which I could use year-round.

First of all, is that reasonable?

Second, I would love to buy the safest, best tires in existence but I doubt I can afford them. But if I buy tires that are really cheap, maybe they’re also poor quality. How can I judge, other than relying on a salesman? What can I expect to pay?

Third, anyone know a good place in Vancouver where I can get this done?