Tire notification rant

Haboob · 06-26-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Wow. I guess I am the wierd one. I check the oil/coolant/tire pressure every two or three days. Takes about 5 minutes. Tread depth gauge every couple of tanks of fuel.

I'm too lazy. I get home and just want to sit down, not stand in a 110 degree garage and do that stuff.

Chuck33079 · 06-26-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

stand in a 110 degree garage

I feel you. That's why my garage has 2 air conditioners.

JARblue · 06-26-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Wow. I guess I am the wierd one. I check the oil/coolant/tire pressure every two or three days. Takes about 5 minutes. Tread depth gauge every couple of tanks of fuel.

I check oil/coolant/brake/clutch levels every time I fill up with gas (~2 weeks). It doesn't waste my time because I do it while the gas is pumping. I check tire pressure when they look low or before a cruise or out of town trip. I keep tabs on the tread depth, but I don't specifically check it regularly (I wear out rears every 6-8 months - I replace the fronts with every other rear change). I get an alignment about every quarter, so that helps me stay on top of it, too.

kenchan · 06-26-2013, 11:35 AM

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Haboob · 06-26-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

This message is hidden because kenchan decided this thread is too stupid, or on your ignore list.

Stop it!

You fooled me the first time. Not this time!

kenchan · 06-26-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Stop it!

You fooled me the first time. Not this time!

btw, im just kidding, op.

SAmilitaryman · 06-26-2013, 11:46 AM

I check my tires when the gauge turns on. Takes a total of like 15 minutes to drive to the air machine, pull out the pressure gauge i keep in the glove compartment, check all 4 tires to find the culprit, fill the tire and get back to work.

Pure and utter laziness if this is too much work for you to do.

Oh and yes I check my fluids 3 times a week and before going on a cruise. It's a vehicle. A machine. If you don't keep it up it will break down and then you will come on here crying about how you don't know whats wrong.

gsxr750 · 06-26-2013, 11:51 AM

If 1 tire is low, then they are all probably low, unless you have one tire that is leaking air, due to damage.

I found that cars will actually loose about 10 psi per tire over about a 2 month period , if not checked weekly.

Cmike2780 · 06-26-2013, 11:53 AM

For Christ sake, talk about first world problems.

kenchan · 06-26-2013, 11:54 AM

gsxr- that depends on ambient temp too. 1psi change per 10F ambient temp change.

Chuck33079 · 06-26-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SAmilitaryman

Oh and yes I check my fluids 3 times a week and before going on a cruise. It's a vehicle. A machine. If you don't keep it up it will break down and then you will come on here crying about how you don't know whats wrong.

This.

My tires came filled with nitrogen, and I've only had to add ~10psi total over the last 18 months. It gets topped off with regular air, though, so I'd expect that to increase as the percentage of nitrogen goes down. That's ok since the air hose for my compressor is hanging from the ceiling 3 feet from the car.

fuct · 06-26-2013, 04:22 PM

i prob check my tire pressure about twice a month. oil level every 1500 miles or so. clutch and brake fluid get checked during the oil level check. and im always looking under my car at my tire wear. only cuz i need an alignment. :/

Dwight Frye · 06-26-2013, 06:44 PM

Guys, you own a high performance sports car. You need to have a quality tire gauge in your glovebox and bother to check the tires every couple of weeks, and also do a visual inspection for nails or screws that seem to have an uncanny ability to get oriented point up and puncture the tires. And also check your oil and other fluids frequently, and check the pressure in your spare every 2-3 months as it needs to be at 60 PSI to be safe and will slowly lose pressure over time.
A few weeks ago just as I was about to get on the freeway, the TPS went off. I pulled over, got out my gauge, did a quick walk around and sure enough found a phillips head screw in the left front tire. It had already lost almost 10 lbs. Luckily I was close to a gas station, inflated the tire back up and went to Discount Tires for a patch job right away. It would not have been pleasant to change the tire on the freeway shoulder although I am completely prepared for such an emergency.
Take the responsibility of owning and maintaining your Z seriously or turn in your man card.

Chuck33079 · 06-26-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

and check the pressure in your spare every 2-3 months as it needs to be at 60 PSI to be safe

Once again for good measure. This often gets forgotten, and it would really blow to have a tire issue and find that your spare is flat too.

MarkGideon · 06-26-2013, 07:21 PM

After reading this thread, I guess I should put "check tires" on the weekend to-do list. They look fine to me, but it has been about 6 months since I actually put a gauge on them.

At least I know they have tread on them and am not riding around on slicks.

06-26-2013, 11:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	This message is hidden because kenchan decided this thread is too stupid, or on your ignore list. didymus, Jasonle, kidkotic2001 and 2 others like this.

06-26-2013, 11:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
SAmilitaryman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 168 Drives: 09 Nissan black 370z Rep Power: 12	I check my tires when the gauge turns on. Takes a total of like 15 minutes to drive to the air machine, pull out the pressure gauge i keep in the glove compartment, check all 4 tires to find the culprit, fill the tire and get back to work. Pure and utter laziness if this is too much work for you to do. Oh and yes I check my fluids 3 times a week and before going on a cruise. It's a vehicle. A machine. If you don't keep it up it will break down and then you will come on here crying about how you don't know whats wrong. Chuck33079 and 1st like this.

06-26-2013, 11:53 AM	#24 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	For Christ sake, talk about first world problems. didymus, gomer_110, chrischhorn and 2 others like this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-26-2013, 06:44 PM	#28 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	Guys, you own a high performance sports car. You need to have a quality tire gauge in your glovebox and bother to check the tires every couple of weeks, and also do a visual inspection for nails or screws that seem to have an uncanny ability to get oriented point up and puncture the tires. And also check your oil and other fluids frequently, and check the pressure in your spare every 2-3 months as it needs to be at 60 PSI to be safe and will slowly lose pressure over time. A few weeks ago just as I was about to get on the freeway, the TPS went off. I pulled over, got out my gauge, did a quick walk around and sure enough found a phillips head screw in the left front tire. It had already lost almost 10 lbs. Luckily I was close to a gas station, inflated the tire back up and went to Discount Tires for a patch job right away. It would not have been pleasant to change the tire on the freeway shoulder although I am completely prepared for such an emergency. Take the responsibility of owning and maintaining your Z seriously or turn in your man card. Chuck33079 likes this.

06-26-2013, 07:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	After reading this thread, I guess I should put "check tires" on the weekend to-do list. They look fine to me, but it has been about 6 months since I actually put a gauge on them. At least I know they have tread on them and am not riding around on slicks. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

06-26-2013, 11:51 AM	#23 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 13	If 1 tire is low, then they are all probably low, unless you have one tire that is leaking air, due to damage. I found that cars will actually loose about 10 psi per tire over about a 2 month period , if not checked weekly.

06-26-2013, 11:54 AM	#25 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	gsxr- that depends on ambient temp too. 1psi change per 10F ambient temp change.

06-26-2013, 04:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	i prob check my tire pressure about twice a month. oil level every 1500 miles or so. clutch and brake fluid get checked during the oil level check. and im always looking under my car at my tire wear. only cuz i need an alignment. :/

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