Recent content by Capt W

For cruising down the highway, I believe Atikovi's take is the simplest and best answer. If the cost saving offsets the loss in fuel economy it's fine. As a very frequent road-tripper, I've seen E85 up to 30% cheaper, which makes it a no-brainer in most cases. On the other hand, one of my...

A little expensive for a tire with a 560AB UTQG. Wal-Mart sells its Goodyear Reliant - rated 600AA - for $102.00 each with lower-cost installation & road hazard (if the latter's your thing).

For larger or odd-shaped assemblies I draw a rough schematic of the part and its holes on a piece of scrap cardboard and simply press the fasteners into the correct positions on the cardboard. Easy to store and easy to put everything back where it goes.

Fully agree with this notion. I gave all three of my kids some basic vehicle/handling orientation in a large empty parking lot, then sent them to a fully accredited driving school. Cost about $400.00 per kid, but well worth it in my opinion. All three are careful and courteous drivers with...

That's a great point of view. In my case the locals' prices were so far away I had to go the Wal-Mart route. Happy hunting!

Look at these. 700AA with nice siping for a bit over 56 bones each: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Armstrong-Blu-Trac-PC-205-55R16-94-V-Tire/513906206?from=/search

Sounds good. If you find something you like, be sure to check the W-M website. They can get almost anything, often at a better price, shipped to store for install. They are in my opinion very hard to beat.

Have only driven in one rainstorm since getting them installed, but have to say they held the wet roads pretty well.

Yep, the tires I got were sadly made in Thailand. I remember when Armstrong (and their Rhino mascot) were really a big deal in the USA. I have Douglas radials on my daily driver Dodge Daytona and I think they're fine. I've never gotten over 42K miles on a set, though, on the Daytona or the...

I saw these as well. I think the price/value relationship is starting to erode a bit, however...and I am a long-time Douglas user and proponent. I'm simply seeing better value with other brands (although the Wal-Mart website is still my go-to source for tires). A few weeks ago I decided to...

I, too, am in the market to replace my day-to-day desktop and have decided upon using a portable DVD drive going forward. As you stated, it's a pretty low-usage device. In addition, I've found my built-in DVD drives really accumulate the dust and dirt...maybe exacerbated by lack of use? As...

This is the right answer, as the front wheels typically bear the brunt of a vehicle's braking and turning. I rotate (generally in a forward-cross pattern) every oil change (6-7K miles). Just replaced the Cooper CS5 Tourings on my 2005 Caravan -- 66,950 beautifully worn miles. Would have never...

You may be correct...by the year 2100 when EVs might become economically viable means of transportation and/or work.

Give this man a cigar! I get a kick out of the "you just can't work on today's cars" mantra, which I've been hearing since the 1980s. You can or you can't, contingent upon your skill level, tool inventory, and confidence. The beating heart of most vehicles is still a four-cycle engine, and...

Just degrease the mounting surfaces and install as-is, ensuring you follow the RTV manufacturer's instructions with regard to skin time prior to final torque.