# \#tires **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tires/253.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Expensive tire sidewall cracks; slow leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-tire-sidewall-cracks-slow-leak/200962)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-tire-sidewall-cracks-slow-leak/200962 "2026-07-15T16:10:32Z")
I have 5 full size (Including spare) fairly expensive tires (Michelin 82897 P245/55R19 108H Defender LTX M/S BGW SL) on my 2013 Toyota Venza, The vehicle has about 80000 miles, roughly 60000 - 65000 of which were on thes… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Sonata - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-tpms/177382)
**Author:** [@Becky28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Becky28)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-tpms/177382 "2025-09-19T14:17:16Z")
TMPS light -not the horse shoe symbol- came on several times, even when tires were 35-37 not low . I was due for new tires, so I got new ones. The sensors & air pressure checked out fine each time I had it checked at A… --- ## [What brand and model torque wrench would you recommend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-brand-and-model-torque-wrench-would-you-recommend/203946)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-brand-and-model-torque-wrench-would-you-recommend/203946 "2025-09-10T23:26:38Z")
Hello folks. If you work on your own car, may I ask if you have a favorite brand and model of torque wrench? It can be one that you use for wheel lugs or it could be a model for things like cylinder heads or EV contact p… --- ## [2009 Kia Rio5 - Best tire pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio5-best-tire-pressure/200494)
**Author:** [@Robweaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robweaver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio5-best-tire-pressure/200494 "2025-06-04T15:16:40Z")
Tyre pressure to use ..potholes etc --- ## [Tires, Tires, I'm tired of tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963)
**Author:** [@Eotterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eotterson)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963 "2025-05-04T09:22:15Z")
How do you make a decision on tires. It feels like shopping for mattresses. I've identified the size I need, and a few vendors, but pricing ranges from $85 per to $200 and more. What's the difference? Wea… --- ## [Clunking noise with every tire rotation while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-with-every-tire-rotation-while-braking/197670)
**Author:** [@Justizzane\_191634](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justizzane_191634)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-with-every-tire-rotation-while-braking/197670 "2025-03-19T23:23:31Z")
Lately I’ve been hearing this “clunk” when braking, only notice from around 25 mph and below, not when braking from 70 or anything, I drive a 2017 Honda Accord i’ve taken my car to two mechanics and multiple friends all… --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Destroyed my tire. Low pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-destroyed-my-tire-low-pressure/199528)
**Author:** [@richardbopp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardbopp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-destroyed-my-tire-low-pressure/199528 "2025-03-19T17:45:07Z")
driver side rear tire is destroyed. what is problem? --- ## [AWD tire trouble - replace one tire or all four?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-tire-trouble-replace-one-tire-or-all-four/198759)
**Author:** [@griffin0523\_192545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/griffin0523_192545)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-tire-trouble-replace-one-tire-or-all-four/198759 "2025-01-25T16:49:32Z")
I’m in a quandary and would love some advice, as I’m not a huge car guy. I drive a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring - an AWD vehicle. I’ve currently got size 225/55R17 Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 tires on the vehicle. … --- ## [2020 Nissan NV 3500 - Tire pressure question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-nv-3500-tire-pressure-question/198288)
**Author:** [@MEdwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MEdwards)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-nv-3500-tire-pressure-question/198288 "2024-12-12T13:43:32Z")
Dear car talk, My 2020 Nissan NV3500 calls for 50 psi for the front tires and 80 psi for the back tires. I was recently sold a set of Continental VikingContact 7 winter tires, which have a max pressure of 51 psi. The lo… --- ## [Is this just the tire valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-just-the-tire-valve/198025)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-just-the-tire-valve/198025 "2024-11-18T21:40:44Z")
From daughter’s 2020-ish Corolla. Could not get the portable tire pump to connect properly to one valve. At my suggestion she took it to a tire shop. They replaced this part (for free!!!). It’s been years since I saw… --- ## [Is this tire unsafe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-tire-unsafe/197556)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-tire-unsafe/197556 "2024-10-11T04:21:46Z")
Bought a pair of 305/30/20 Pirelli Pzero (NOT runflat) tires from a used tire shop who also mounted and balanced them on my 2013 mustang gt for me. I’m running 10 inch wheels. The tread on both tires is in good conditio… --- ## [2019 Toyota Prius - MPG decline after new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-mpg-decline-after-new-tires/197486)
**Author:** [@joeborzelleca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeborzelleca)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-mpg-decline-after-new-tires/197486 "2024-10-09T00:21:17Z")
What were the original tires on our Toyota Prius 2019. 15 inch tires, “routine” trim, nothing fancy. We had the same problem referenced on the April 14, 2019 Dear Car Talk - had tires replaced and milage plummeted. Tires… --- ## [Will changing size of wheel and tire void manufacturer warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changing-size-of-wheel-and-tire-void-manufacturer-warranty/191850)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changing-size-of-wheel-and-tire-void-manufacturer-warranty/191850 "2024-10-02T07:04:15Z")
2022 Kia Seltos LX Will need to replace tires soon… Considering downsizing from 17s to 16s and maximizing the side wall height of the tire to dampen road noise and vibrations etc. Beef up the comfort and pot hole resis… --- ## [2011 Ford E150 - Tire question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-e150-tire-question/196286)
**Author:** [@tagolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tagolf)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-e150-tire-question/196286 "2024-09-23T13:04:11Z")
is it safe to put size 235/75/16 winter tires on a 2011 ford e150 econoline van. the front tires are 225/75/16 --- ## [Puncture on tire shoulder: repairable? If not how many tires do I need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-on-tire-shoulder-repairable-if-not-how-many-tires-do-i-need/40948)
**Author:** [@thevegster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thevegster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-on-tire-shoulder-repairable-if-not-how-many-tires-do-i-need/40948 "2024-08-04T19:49:25Z")
This morning I noticed a screw sticking out of the shoulder of my rear driver's side tire. I have a 2009 Nissan Versa with very few miles on my tires (I checked my warranty I don't believe this is covered). I've read o… --- ## [2017 Toyota Camry - TPMS sensor issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-tpms-sensor-issue/195342)
**Author:** [@Tyrone27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyrone27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-tpms-sensor-issue/195342 "2024-07-12T23:16:29Z")
I had my tires replaced and now my low pressure sensor is on and the repair shops is saying that their machine to reset the sensor is down for repair. Are they obligated to get my car fixed somewhere else or do I have to… --- ## [2016 GMC Sierra 1500 - Weird tire slits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-weird-tire-slits/194807)
**Author:** [@DonC51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonC51)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-weird-tire-slits/194807 "2024-04-30T14:29:30Z")
I have a 2016 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate w/ 125,000 miles. In May of 2021 with 73,841 miles I installed a set of Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 A/T tires. In Feb of 2024 I noticed a slit in the sidewall. Since I pull a 21’ Tr… --- ## [Tire Valve Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-valve-replacement/194649)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-valve-replacement/194649 "2024-04-09T22:06:49Z")
My mother got her Tire Valve Replaced at the (2019 5-Series) BMW Dealership in Tenafly, NJ bc it was Loosing Air. It was $104 to Replace the “Tire Valve”. So my question is: Did She Get Ripped Off ? \_. Is it really … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse - Tire scrub?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-tire-scrub/194684)
**Author:** [@manzano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manzano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-tire-scrub/194684 "2024-04-09T12:41:47Z")
when I turn right or left it sounds like the tire touches plastic, front and back, when I go straight, it runs very well without noisy. --- ## [Valve screw loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-screw-loose/192623)
**Author:** [@perlarssen2\_186689](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perlarssen2_186689)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-screw-loose/192623 "2023-09-03T11:42:43Z")
How do you fasten this screw? It’s too tight to get there with a wrench. I have tried with pliers but you don’t get a good grip. --- ## [Mismatched single tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mismatched-single-tire/192229)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mismatched-single-tire/192229 "2023-08-13T23:11:39Z")
I got a flat from a nail near the sidewall of my tire yesterday. Could only afford one tire. Isn’t the same tire. Other 3 also medium high tread wear. How bad is it to drive like this? I can’t afford a new set now or ev… --- ## [2006 Pontiac G6 - Spare question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-spare-question/190468)
**Author:** [@Opie859](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Opie859)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-spare-question/190468 "2023-05-07T05:46:47Z")
I have 215/50/17 tires and I recently had a flat and the spare tire is 16 can I use it on the rear to go to tire shop --- ## [Vibration from new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-from-new-tires/181074)
**Author:** [@tsb8m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsb8m)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-from-new-tires/181074 "2023-04-27T00:16:06Z")
Just put Pirelli Scorpion A/S Plus 3 on my Acura RDX. I got 50K on my OEM Michelin Primacy MXM4. Driving the car out of the tire shop, I immediately felt the vibration of the road. By the time I got home 4 miles away, m… --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - One bad tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-one-bad-tire/190049)
**Author:** [@HoppingDodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HoppingDodge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-one-bad-tire/190049 "2023-04-12T00:34:37Z")
Passenger side front tire hops/vibrates when reaching 50-52mph. --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-5 - Cupped tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-cupped-tires/189006)
**Author:** [@jwalk9090](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwalk9090)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-cupped-tires/189006 "2023-02-08T14:55:11Z")
my 2020 mazda cx-5 has cupped tires with 27,000 miles.Why --- ## [Does the alignment problem cause uneven tread wear in my case?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-alignment-problem-cause-uneven-tread-wear-in-my-case/188939)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-alignment-problem-cause-uneven-tread-wear-in-my-case/188939 "2023-02-06T03:29:11Z")
2002 Camry LE, 4 cylinder, Michelin premier a/s performance h/v purchased in 2017, 60,000 mile tread wear warranty. The tread reaches the end of the life only after 33,000 miles, and the tread wear is uneven, i.e. outer … --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - TPMS light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-tpms-light-issue/188114)
**Author:** [@Itsniwornever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Itsniwornever)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-tpms-light-issue/188114 "2022-12-28T04:48:45Z")
The lite comes on I thought it was the tire pressure I fixed that problem and the lite won’t go out it says check your time --- ## [My car is hydroplaning too easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-hydroplaning-too-easily/187888)
**Author:** [@waxy1983\_183306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waxy1983_183306)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-hydroplaning-too-easily/187888 "2022-12-17T00:22:46Z")
I know hydroplaning is always a risk in wet conditions, but even so my car hydroplanes too easily even though the tires are fully inflated and I try to drive in the tracks left by the car in front of me. I even had it ch… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion Power Steering Service NOW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-power-steering-service-now/185111)
**Author:** [@kristielaster22\_181434](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristielaster22_181434)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-power-steering-service-now/185111 "2022-07-08T00:43:19Z")
Helppp. Power Steering quit working again. My 2010 Ford Fusion SE issues started 4yrs ago, turned my car off an back on an the power steering quit, turned it back off an on it worked. This happened a few times then event… --- ## [Spare Tires and Balance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tires-and-balance/184150)
**Author:** [@JimLowther](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLowther)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tires-and-balance/184150 "2022-05-24T16:42:25Z")
How many of you all get your spares balanced? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tires/253.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tires)