RoadTraveler.net is launched by Redline

[nwoods]

These look nice!

 

[Redline]

Amazingly good writing and technical information. I am hooked.

Thanks Jim! The compliment is appreciated.

Working hard on it... please spread the word

 

[Dave Bennett]

Looking good James, you're buidling a great resource. I really like that tire and wanted them here recently when I re-shoed the truck but alas, no 255/85R16...

 

[Redline]

Looking good James, you're buidling a great resource. I really like that tire and wanted them here recently when I re-shoed the truck but alas, no 255/85R16...

THANKS DOC!

I'm trying to 'go commercial' (was always my plan to have some ads) to make it worth the time & effort... if I can figure out how to jump through the hoops. I'm not a computer geek.

You didn't go with 255/85 KM2s!? Thought you were?

 

[Dave Bennett]

I did go with KM2's after all and am quite happy with them overall. I was looking for something "different" but my choices in 255 are obviously limited. Too bad, it's such a great size.

 

[bigwapitijohnny]

Wha happen'd?

Red,

No more 17" forged alloys? What did you do with them? Curious...

Regards,

BWJ

 

[Redline]

Tire Pull Diagnosis

The Tire Meister is (still) in the house...

Today:

www.roadtraveler.net

Looking For The Offending Tire

Conventional wisdom regarding radial tire pull says that if a tire is the source of the pulling problem it can be diagnosed by using a specific procedure.

 

[Redline]

New Stuff

I'm not posting here on ExPo every time I publish new stuff on my blog, so if you want to keep up, subscribe via email on my site. I'd like to have the followers and input.

Today on www.RoadTraveler.net

******** Cepek F-C II Review No. 1

This is a review about one set of ******** Cepek F-C II tires I have been tracking. Longevity is only one consideration when choosing a tread, and needs to be balanced with other criteria, but everyone always asks about wear. Some might argue that long wear is the most important characteristic, however that really depends on how you want your tires to perform. Some off-highway enthusiasts care much more about traction or noise.

Visit my site to see the rest.

Thanks,

James

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I'm enjoying the frequent updates to the blog.

 

[Redline]

Will The Most Efficient Tires Please Drive Forward

www.roadtraveler.net/mpg-fuel-economy-tire-width-and-treads-no-1

Early this morning:

"It’s often stated that narrower, lighter, less aggressive tires are more efficient and will yield better fuel economy, but how much better? To properly compare apples and pears one must take care to reduce the variables that are always present during real-world tests. In this case I used the same vehicle, same gas pump, during similar weather conditions and time of day, calculated the odometer error, and used the same section of freeway. The GPS-confirmed road speed was..."

 

[nwoods]

Another great article James, though I must say I'm left with a bit of confusion from the results.

 

[Redline]

Thanks.

Confused meaning the results are not what you expected?

The 255/85 did want they often do...deliver better mpg, while 285s took some away; common. The F-C II results were a surprise...maybe there needs to be a rematch?

 

[Redline]

High Gas Prices and Vehicle Buying Habits

http://roadtraveler.net/high-gas-prices-and-vehicle-buying-habits/

Snip, Cut, Paste...

According to the AutoTrader survey data, fuel would have to be over $6.51 per gallon before 35% of respondents would “seriously consider a vehicle that got better fuel economy”. Another way to look at the article is that nearly two-thirds would seriously consider a vehicle offering better mpg before fuel reached $6.51 per gallon.

 

[Redline]

Irregular Tire Wear Anyone?

http://roadtraveler.net/tire-wear-analysis-maxxis-bighorn-lt28570r17d/

Careful inspection of the tread confirmed what I’d thought upon initial scrutiny: It’s obvious which pair of tires had been on the rear axle of the turbo-diesel Cummins and which had been on the front. Snip......

 

[Redline]

Two dead Odyssey PC1750 batteries.

http://roadtraveler.net/odyssey-batteries-neglect-test/

Snip...

Continuing with my current, electrical bent, recently I was again reminded to take care of my batteries. In this case, my dead batteries were the result of a different sin; lack of use.