Though skateboards were around in the early 50’s and 60’s and actually very widely used back then they weren’t well made and so eventually died out. The early ones were basically just milk crates with roller skate wheels and maybe a handle. More like a scooter. The wheels were the big problem, being mostly of clay, and resulted in lots…
Tag: Wheels
Safe Driving On Ski Trips Part 2 If You Get In Trouble
Whether you’re leaving the city heading to the Mammoth Mountain/Lake Tahoe High Sierra country for its beauty and relaxation, or planning that ski trip from Scottsdale to Snowbowl, here are some tips for a safe and pleasant journey, and how to deal with trouble, should it arise. Slow down. A highway speed of 65 miles per hour may be safe…
Hubcaps Or Wheel Covers What S In A Name
Cars and trucks built before about 1935 came on wire spoke wheels with small metal caps installed to seal the wheel hub on the axle. Those early “HUBcaps” were smaller than 3″ in diameter, made of heavy gauge plated steel hammered onto the hub of the wheel. Their main function was to keep dirt out of the spindle nut and…
My First Car Pimpin My Ride
I pimped my first car by accident: literally by accident. My first car was a 1971 dodge challenger and I was driving home from the lake when I spun out and dented the wheel on a cement island. When I bought the car it came with the stock wheels and the tires were fairly worn. I needed to replace the…
Car Washing 101
Cleaning a car is a piece of cake, right? It is if you follow the procedures suggested by the Car Care Council. While it’s the most basic procedure in car care, it does require some thought. Research shows that 52 percent of American car owners wash their cars less than once a month, with 15 percent never washing their cars.…
Marriage Advice
Marriage is a beautiful relationship. Unfortunately, during the current years, more marriages are getting broken than ever. People are not able to co exist together in marriage. What are the possible reasons? Why marriages are breaking faster, why are we not getting what we want from marriage? Are our expectations wrong? Or our choice of partner is faulty? Let us…
Different Types Of Atv Accessories
The ATV has gained huge popularity because of its versatility. It is included in many different outdoor activities like racing, hunting and camping. This has made way for many customizable features that you can add to your ATV. Racing ATVs look very different from conventional ATVs that you may see in rural areas. They are usually customized with different wheels,…
Having Trouble With Your Bmw Wheels
If you own a BMW you all to well know the luxury and style that your BMW has to offer. And I’m sure that you would take good care of your vehicle. So it would be quite annoying when you notice something wrong with your wheel. If you notice that it wobbles a little now and then, you should get…
How To Choose Rims For Your Vehicle
Nothing else enhances the look of your car or truck more than custom wheels, the bottom line is that rims make the look of the car. Within 15 minutes you can install chrome mags and the look of your car is totally different, from boring to show stopper. Everyone likes the look of aftermarket wheels, but how do you choose…
Fifth Wheel Motorhomes
If you decide that a fifth wheel is what you want then there are certain things to look out for you to guarantee that you get value for money and 100% satisfaction. The price of a decent fifth wheel can vary from around the $10,000 for the basic ones and can go well above the $100,000 mark depending on the…