Tyre Retreading Helps The Environment

Retreaded car tyres (or remoulds as they are sometimes better known) have been a part of the tyre market for many years. It is not that long ago that every tyre dealer in the country sold retreaded car tyres as a budget line. These days, the increased influx of cheap new tyres from China has meant that retreads are now available only through selected dealers. However, with environmental issues becoming more important to the general public, it is the retread’s status as a recycled product that is now becoming more important. How is a Retread Made? Firstly, the retreader takes a worn tyre casing and inspects it to check it is suitable for retreading. The remaining old tread rubber is then removed during a process called "buffing". This provides a profile and surface texture in preparation for the application of a new tread. The tyre is then inspected for a second time and any correction work is then carried out before the next stage of the manufacturing process, which is the application of a new tread and sidewall veneer. In car tyre retreading this is done by applying uncured tread and sidewall rubber, usually by using a strip-winding machine. The built tyre then moves on to the curing or vulcanisation process. In car tyre retreading this is carried out in individual curing moulds (similar to those used in new tyre manufacturing). After curing, a final inspection process is carried out identify any potential defect. Unacceptable tyres are rejected and scrapped. What is the Quality of Retreads Like? Despite the historical image, the quality of retreaded tyres today is very good. Since 2004 all retreaded car tyres in the UK have been subject to an ECE Regulation (Reg 108), which stipulates that all retreads have to meet the same load and speed test criteria as new tyres. Each retreader has to subject a proportion of his production for testing and, if his tyres fail, he runs the risk of being closed down. Retreaded tyres not produced to ECE 108 are illegal. One erroneously held belief is the idea that retreads cannot be used on motorways or above 50 mph. Absolute Rubbish! Most retreads sold in the UK market are rated to either T (118 mph), H (130 mph) or V (149 mph). The exception is some retreaded winter tyres which may be Q rated (99 mph) but these are mostly sold overseas. Another myth is the belief that the discarded tread rubber from truck tyres that you see on the side of motorways is from retreads. Not true. Truck tyre failures occur primarily as a result of poor tyre maintenance, for example by running a tyre underinflated or when the tyre has suffered some kind of damage. In this case the tyre will fail regardless of whether a tyre is a retread or a new tyre. Incidentally retreads make up about 40% of all truck tyres on the road and in many applications they routinely outperform new tyres. How Green Are Retreads? Retreads are extremely environmentally friendly. Firstly, the production of a retread saves substantial amounts of fossil fuels. In fact, the manufacture of a passenger retread requires 4.5 gallons less oil than a new tyre. Secondly, retreaded car tyres sold in the UK are almost exclusively manufactured in the UK, which means they don’t have to be shipped from the other side of the world, unlike many budget new tyres, a high proportion of which are manufactured in China and other Far East countries. Retreading is also the best practical environmental option for tyre recycling. Every retread used means one less new tyre saving in natural resources. It also means that less tyres ultimately have to be burned (the most common form of disposal in the UK) thereby reducing pollution. In fact, a recent study by the Environmental Association found that out of all the various options for tyre recycling, retreading has the least environmental impact. So retreads really are green.

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Getting The Lowest Price But......

Research shows that shopping for you next vehicle on the Internet has grown in popularity. Some report that more than 75% start there research on the web and 50% request information from one site or another. I want to take a minute and make sure people know what to expect and really what to look for when choosing what to buy and where to do business. First, all dealers do want to earn your business. All Internet Managers are instructed to provide you with the lowest price. We all pat about the same to get the vehicle and will sell it for true cost. This is without a doubt the easiest part of purchasing a new vehicle. You can almost count on getting the lowest possible price for most cars and trucks. There are always exceptions, high end cars, performance cars, and hard to get vehicles will always fetch a better price, but cars and trucks are easy to replace and the Internet Department's job is to create volume. How better to do this than give away the cars. Now, if you have read this and wondered why would anyone need to travel to get a "good deal"? Why not just get a quote and drive to the closest dealer and say "beat this and I'll take it" Well, we still live in a day in age where "price" is not the most important thing. It is important but it is not the driving force behind many Americans. If price was the most important thing companies like Ace Hardware and JC Penny would have gone out of business, Home Depot and Wal-Mart would be the only place to buy anything. But while we as Americans demand a good value for or money we also like to get good service while spending that hard earned money. Now, let's put it all together. All Internet Departments will give you the lowest price. That is a cold hard fact, but you will want to do business with an Internet Department that will give you the great service you demand. This is sometimes a tougher challenge as many Internet Managers give you fleet prices and fleet service. Your vehicle purchase represents a huge expenditure, this is your hard earned money, so why not work with a Internet Department that is willing to give you that low price and still give you the great service..."All for Free"? This is just some food for thought and something to consider when you get that great low price on your next new vehicle.

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James Smith is a Certified GMBuypower Manager at Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet Pontiac GMC. With more than 7 years experience in the auto industry he provides experience and a level of service that is hard to beat. Email him with any questions and visit him on the web at http://www.bellamystrickland.com

Understand Motorcycle Racing

nderstand motorcycle racing you see on TV All the sports channels these days broadcast some sort of motorcycle racing event. They are so many that, at some point, you do not understand what is what, which is which. So, here is a short list of some popular types of motorcycle racing there are out there: 1. Road racing. The best known, since they are best represented by MotoGP and Superbike and by pilots like Valentino Rossi, Mick Duhan or Max Biaggi. This type of races take place on a circuit or on closed roads. Other events include Isle of Man TT, Macau Grand Prix and more. 2. Drag Racing. Sometimes also called sprints, these races involves two bikers riding from a start line, on a short distance, to the finish line. Illegal road racing usually use the same style of racing. These kind of races (drag racing, that is) do not see too much TV time, though. 3. Motocross. This is exactly like road racing, just on harder terrain. Of course, if they use ssuperbikes on circuits, you will see offroad bikes here. Another thing you will notice (besides the difference in the terrain, of course), is that you will see a lot of bikes "flying" around, because of the jumping style later years and advances in motorcycling suspension technology brought. TV sure loves this kind of races, since they are, along with road racing, the stars of TV motorcycling programs. 4. Enduro. Enduro racing tests the endurance of the pilot and the resistance of the bike on a set of different terrains and on a longer period of time than usual racing. Usually, it envolves laps of 10+ miles, on a period of time of 3 to 4 hours, even more. Of course, one of the most important event, though a Rally, is the Dakar Rally. 5. Trials. Ever seen the guys jumping around on their bikes on barrels and boxes? That is indoor trials. Usually, it involves a biker, a time limit and a set of obstacles that the biker has to overpass without puting either of his legs down and, often, without stoping the forward motion. Quite a race of skills, it has a huge fun base and following, coming close to extreme sports. So, here is a short recap of the most important motorcycle types of racing. When you read sports section, when you watch sports show, you will usually see one of these above. Motopins.com is a site where you can add all the news you read and can read all the news others have found.

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Infiniti Dealer Serves Customers In Buying Cars

I am sure that everyone wants to drive a luxury car but very few of us are fortunate ones to drive a luxury car like Infiniti. Imagine how wonderful it would be if you are driving a wonderful car like Infiniti! If you are a luxury car lover then Infiniti dealer is the right person to contact who can help you to choose your favorite car. Infact, you would surely be proud to own an Infiniti car that is manufactured by Nissan who is an esteem car manufacturer in the automobile industry. It is not so that we buy a new car every other day and so one should select a model after doing proper inquiry about it. In your city, you can surely come across various dealers who deals in Infinite cars but finding a perfect dealer is major aspect who can relieve you of getting genuine and better deal. Infiniti is a popular brand worldwide that has many features like wonderful riding, good comfort level, trendy looks, designs, good performance, durability and various others. All these features accomplish Infiniti as an esteemed car. Every individual wants to buy this perfect car because it a big investment of money and obviously all of us wants to buy best products from the market so that it can work efficiently for long duration. Infiniti dealer has all the latest information about the upcoming cars in the market because the company keeps updating its older models with new models along with launching new models as well. The cars that are manufactured by Nissan are highly advance in technology because the company uses latest technology to make their cars unique so that customers can extremely find their car value for money. Infiniti dealer is the authorized person of the dealer that helps those individuals who are searching the good and perfect car for their purpose. You can use your car for a longer duration because the conditions of the car are just perfect. Good performance is what influences many people to buy this car. The durability of the car is another factor due to which many of us try all possibilities to buy an Infiniti car at any cost. If you have finalized to buy an Infiniti model, then Infiniti dealer do have all provisions to help you in every phase. Talk to a popular Infiniti dealer and find out latest buzz about the cars. Very often many of us do find some problem regarding funds that is required to buy an expensive car like Infiniti. Infiniti dealer has this solution as he can provide you alluring deals which can prove useful for you. Now, you have to decide for the color that you want for your lovely car as Infiniti manufactures cars in different colors. Going for a test drive will also assure you of its ride and comfort and various other things. It may happen that you want to sell your existing model of Infiniti, and then contact an Infiniti dealer who will assist you in this regard as well.Today, used cars have a huge market and this can benefit you in getting better money from your old car. It is expected that after running of the car, some parts may get wear and then you need an Infiniti dealer to get genuine parts.

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Tim Johrer has a special interest towards luxury cars and knows that the level of class defines luxury cars.He provides information to customers about different range of Infiniti cars.For more information related to Millennium Infiniti and Infiniti Dealer visit http://www.millenniuminfiniti.com

The Cost Of Car Insurance Is Set To Rise Again

The cost of car insurance is forever on the rise and it looks like it will continue to rise in the future, so now it is essential more than ever that consumers shop around when it comes to taking out their car insurance. By far the best way to purchase car insurance and to get the best deal is by making comparisons online, this is also the easiest way to find out about the many different policies available and what they entail. A recent study into the cost of car insurance has shown that premiums have risen and then levelled out but it is thought that they will continue to rise in the near future. On average it currently costs around £800 in order to take fully comprehensive for your car insurance. Over recent times the cost of car insurance has been rising by around 6% and it is estimated that the current trends will continue to rise at rates such as this in the coming year. However while this could happen there will always be bargains to be found by providers offering discounts, of course the best bargains to be found without a doubt are online. By looking online you are able to not only shop around for the cheapest and best deals when it comes to premiums but you are also able to make comparisons with many companies. In just a few minutes by using one of the popular search engines you are able to find a huge amount of insurers and not only compare the premiums they offer but also what the particular policies entail. Thee are many different types of insurance policy and many additions you can take with them, it is essential that you understand what these entail and there is much free information to be found when it comes to this aspect. Choosing the cheapest premium isn’t always in your best interest and what might seem like a very good deal could in fact end up costing you much more if you have to take additional cover with the basic. The policy that one company offers isn’t always the same as one which another offers and this should be taken into account when making the comparison in premiums. So when looking online for the best deal always take this into account and also make sure that you understand what the exceptions and exclusions are, for the majority of time exclusions are hidden in the small print of policies, so be aware of this when choosing your policy.

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Louis Rix is a Director of NetCars (http://www.netcars.co.uk), one of the UK's leading motoring websites. First established in January 2000, its mission is to become the UK's number one site for used car searches and motoring information. NetCars also provide car finance, loans and insurance.

The Amazing Journey of MOMO Corse

MOMO has set a live example of how high level of creativity, imagination and entrepreneurship could help a small business expand and conquer international markets within an amazingly short span of time. It also tells the story of how passion and emotion, if directed properly, can come out with mind-blowing result. Such a dramatic history MOMO Corse has! A political science student at the University of Pavia, who also happens to be an amateur racing driver, got a friend to make a very special type of steering-wheels for his racing car. The tyre he made was smaller than the usual ones. But what was most unique about it was the handgrip; a very large handgrip that allowed a much better hold, making the car easier to handle and drive. It took little time for this odd steering wheel to attract the attention of many racing car drivers. Celebrity driver like John Surtees of Ferrari was also amazed by the wheels and gave them a try on his single-seat Formula One race car. Surprisingly, on that year he came out to be the winner of the F1 championship. Thus, the emotion of a friend and the passion of a promising youth set the pedestal for MOMO Corse. In course of time the company diversified its attention and brought variety in steering-wheels production. Initially it confined its sales of the steering wheel to the racing world, but very soon began it widened its horizons. Not only it diversified its production but also broadened its steering-wheel range. It started to produce light-alloy road wheels, an accessory to which MOMO Corse attached new concepts of marketing and design. The journey of this Italian company continued to roll on, especially in the wheel sector, which began to be a pulling force. With the formation of MOMO CORSE in 1993, the company started to design and produce hi-tech racing accessories. Soon it embarked on importing the best of the world's racing fittings, a tradition that is going on in full swing even today.

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Alexus Devon is a automobile writer specializing in automobile and car accessories products and has written authoritative articles on the MOMO Corse. He has done his Master in Business Administration and is currently assisting http://www.directcaraccessories.co.uk as a car accessories specialist.

Reducing Your Car Insurance Premiums

When it comes to reducing your car insurance premiums you can do a lot to help yourself. However one of the biggest ways in which you can make savings is by choosing to look around for your car insurance. Not only should you shop around, but the best place to look for your car insurance is by doing so online. Reducing your car insurance premiums isn’t really all that hard just type in the words “car insurance” on any popular search engine and it will give you a huge range to choose from. Of course while this is the best place to look when it comes to purchasing your car insurance, there are some factors that you should have given some thought to beforehand. To begin with when it comes to reducing your car insurance some thought should be given as to the type of car that you should get. The smaller the car, the less your car insurance will cost you, if you choose a car with a bigger engine then your premiums will be a lot higher. Another factor to take into consideration when it comes to choosing your car is to avoid buying one which is imported, this is usually because the cost to repair them is more expensive. The more security features that you install on your car, then the safer it is classed, and as such this can help to bring down your premiums. Many insurers will have listings giving you information on the brands and types of security features that they class as being better than others, simply by installing these you can reduce your car insurance premiums. One of the biggest ways you can make savings is by having a clean driving record; if you have points on your record then this will boost up the amount that you are quoted for your premium, however when applying for your insurance online it is essential that you be totally honest if you do have points. Always make sure that you don’t include people on your insurance that aren’t going to be driving your car on a regular basis, the more people that you have on your insurance then the higher the premium will be, so if you have family members listed then consider removing them to save on your premium. Other ways in which you can reduce your car insurance premium is to take advanced driving lessons to boost your safety record and if you are a young driver, an older driver or a woman driver then check out the many specialist sites which cater specifically for age and gender.

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Louis Rix is a Director of NetCars (http://www.netcars.co.uk), one of the UK's leading motoring websites. First established in January 2000, its mission is to become the UK's number one site for used car searches and motoring information. NetCars also provide car finance, loans and insurance.