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Special Edition Two: "Getting the Most From Your Tires”

> Would you please repeat the question?
introduction by Singh Ahluwalia
> I've been told that my tires should only roll in one direction?
>

Why are there all these strange dots on my tires?

> Why should I worry about "concentric mounting?"
> Why are there two kinds of balance?
> What do all those words and numbers on my sidewalls mean?
> What does "speed restricted" really mean?
> How does 95 pounds support 5,440?
> What are the high costs of low air pressure?
> Is it worth getting torqued over lug nuts?
> How do I know my gauges are correct?
> Why are tires most efficient when
their treads are almost gone?
> What keeps a tire from retiring?
> How do these things work?
> How can we reduce the pain of chains?
> Can you de-mystify load and inflation tables?
> Are there simple ways to reduce cost per mile?
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Special Edition Three: "The Making of a Modern Truck Tire" >
Special Edition Four: "Tires & Truck Fuel Economy - A New Perspective" >