FAQs

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS) is an electronic system in your vehicle that monitors your tire air pressure and alerts you when it falls dangerously low. This system alerts you with a tire pressure light on your dashboard when a tire needs inflation. It will not alert you if your tires are overinflated. To help drivers recognize the importance of tire pressure safety and maintenance, Congress passed the TREAD Act. According to Schrader TPMS Solutions, a TPMS solutions provider, this requires most vehicles made after 2006 to be TPMS-equipped. Reach out today to learn more about tires in Freeport, NY.

We recommend using the tire pressure that the vehicle manufacturer requires. This information is normally written inside the driver’s door jam. We suggest you do not deviate from this tire pressure. Pressure requirements may change with plus-sized tires. You can use the tire pressure lookup tool to view the manufacturer–recommended inflations for standard–sized tires on your vehicle. Call TOLI Tires - Tires of Long Island today for help with your tires in Freeport, NY.

No. Tire pressure is tough to judge on sight alone and failing to maintain tire pressure can lead to tire punctures. According to WorldMetrics.org, a data and research organization, over 90% of tire punctures can be repaired as long as they're caught early. We've seen that tires can be inflated well under 50% before it’s noticeable to the eye. This is why, in our experience, it’s so important to check your tire pressure monthly with an accurate tire gauge. To get the most accurate reading, try to do so in the morning before driving on them. We're here to help with your tires in Freeport, NY, so contact us today.

No. O.E. tires are designed to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications and do not offer a mileage warranty. However, your tires are warranted for workmanship. To receive assistance with your tires in Freeport, NY, give us a call today.

We've found that rolling resistance traditionally has been measured through SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) test procedure J1269. We've seen that it measures the force required to roll a tire against a dynamometer at a fixed speed of 50 mph. As we have seen, there are more than 1,300 passenger and light truck products in the Bridgestone line alone. Conceivably, each one could have a different rolling resistance.

The tread compound is a major factor, but construction, size, and even tread pattern can have an influence. In our professional opinion, at least three tires must be run in each configuration to get a good average. We've seen that at approximately one hour per rolling resistance test, this amounts to 3,900 hours — or over six months — just to run the Bridgestone brand. This explains why these values are estimated.

While we do have some data, in many cases, it doesn't line up with those sizes or patterns requested. Therefore, estimation is required. These estimates are made by independent organizations. The manufacturer Tires Plus does not test for rolling resistance. Reach out today for more expert information about tires in Freeport, NY.

A tire's speed rating indicates the speed category (or range of speeds) at which the tire can carry a load under specified service conditions. The speed rating system used today was developed in Europe in response to the need to control the safe performance of tires at standardized speeds. A letter from A to Z symbolizes a tire's certified speed rating, ranging from 5 km/h (3mph) to above 300 km/h (186 mph). This rating system describes the top speed for which a tire is certified. It does not indicate the total performance capability of a tire.

We've found that when this speed rating system was originally developed, the Unlimited V category of over 210 km/h (130 mph) was the top speed rating a tire could achieve. As manufacturers made more tires that did not fit this category, it was necessary to better regulate performance at standardized speeds to ensure safety. The Limited V category of 250 km/h (149 mph) was then created, and the Z speed rating was added as the top speed rating that a tire could achieve.

We've seen that W and Y limited speed symbols have been added as higher speed categories. Always consult the manufacturer for the maximum speed of Unlimited Z tires. Speed rating is identified as a part of the tire's sizing or service description. We've noticed that in the latest attempt to standardize tire designations, all ratings except Unlimited ZR incorporate the speed symbol and load index as the tire's service description.

A tire with the following details would receive a speed symbol rating of V.

- Model: 205/60R15 91V

- Width: 205 millimeters

- Aspect ratio: 60

- Radial construction: R

- Rim diameter: 15 inches

- Load index: 91

When "ZR" appears in the size designation with the service description, the maximum speed is as indicated by the service description. For tires having a maximum speed capability above 240 km/h (149 mph), a "ZR" may appear in the size designation. For tires having a maximum speed capability above 300 km/h (186 mph), a "ZR" must appear in the size designation. Consult the tire manufacturer for maximum speed when there is no service description. Call us today for help with everything from tire repair to rim repair in Freeport, NY.