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How Are Your Car Tires Made I’ll be honest, I’m one of those people who stay up at night wondering how things work or are made. One night it was safety pins, the other was how a fax machine works. One of those things I was wondering was how vehicle tires were made. I know it seems silly, but luckily we have the tools to find out how. There is no doubt that tires are the most important part of your car. These four parts touch the ground, make the car accelerate, and what other car part do you keep a spare of. Having your tires in the best shape/working condition can ensure your safety and those around you. But how are these important part made? According to Michelin , it is a complex process, and there are steps into this making process. They do their research. They study peoples tire usage and driving habits.  There are over 200 ingredients/materials that go into a tire. The components fall into five groups:  -Natural rubber: the main component of the tread layers ...

Tips to Help You Keep Safe While Driving During the Bright Sunlight Driving while the sun is setting or rising can become problematic if you are driving toward it. Let's face it, it happens to all of us, and sometimes there is no way around it. Sun and headlight glare can make it hard to see other drivers and potential hazards. After being exposed to glare, it takes a few minutes for our eyes to adjust. I personally have had to pull over because of the discomfort from the glare. It only takes a few seconds of having your eyes off the road to cause an accident. Bright sunlight is a dangerous driving condition. According to the Insurance Information Institute obscured vision, such as rain, snow, glare, lights, etc., has caused 1,566 fatal crashes in 2016. Luckily there are several tips to help you drive during this time of the day. Some are no-brainers and others you might not have thought of. -Have a good pair of sunglasses handy. You don’t want to have to fumble through you...

Gift Ideas for Your Car Enthusiast The holidays are a time of family, friends, giving, and celebration. But the stress of trying to figure out what to get everyone can ruin it. We say it every year, “I don’t know what to get so and so for Christmas.” Well, we can’t tell you what to get your 13-year-old daughter, but we have a few awesome ideas for the car enthusiast in your family. A List That Will Make Them Happy Let’s start the list with an ideal gift for anyone with a vehicle- high-quality car care products. There is a great website that basically puts a “gift basket” together with products to keep your vehicle looking like new. Man Crates is the perfect gift with more than just car care products. They have gifts that range from jerky to sports and gear. Check them out.  A phone mount is perfect for those who are in the (bad) habit of looking at their phone while driving. We are all guilty of it, but luckily you can find a wide variety of mounts on Amazon ranging in ...

Speed Limits I don’t know too many people who actually drive the speed limit. They may go over a couple of miles or 15 over (tisk, tisk), but there is one thing I wondered is how they come to be. I know the obvious, lawmakers make these decisions, but what does it all intel. The first speeding ticket was issued to a cab driver named Jacob German in 1899. That guy was going 12 miles per hour in an 8 hour per hour zone. He ended up getting some jail time. That still holds true today for drivers going over the speed limit, we could receive a fine, jail time, or both. Speed limits are in place for our safety. It is unfortunate that thousands of people die each year due to speeding-related crashes.   Both science and politics goes into the process of figuring out speed limits in Texas. Speed limits on Texas highways are set by the 85th percentile method, according to the Texas Department of Transportation . The observed free-flowing speed for vehicles is tallied, and the 85th per...