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Pros and cons of using Nitrogen to inflate your tires (Part 1) Nitrogen has recently emerged as an ideal alternative for inflation of tires. As many drivers are switching from traditional air inflation, it is important to know exactly what gives nitrogen the edge over compressed air inflation and what this could mean for you. Using Nitrogen to keep your tires inflated · You may wonder what the difference is filling with nitrogen since it already makes up about 78% of the air. Despite nitrogen being the main component of atmospheric air, it still contains oxygen and the noble gases. The noble gases are not really an issue here, but rather it is the lack of oxygen. · Compressed air not only contains oxygen and other gases but also significantly contributes to the formation of moisture in the tire. Compressed nitrogen is often pure as it has been stripped of all the other atmospheric components. · Oxygen molecules are smaller than ni ... read more

Brake RepairImportant brake repair and maintenance tips (Part 4)NOTE: This is part 4 of 106St Tire & Wheel's series on brake repair. · Click here for part 1. · Click here for part 2. · Click here for part 3. But what, then, are brakes even made of? Well, there are three main types of material, each with its own benefits. Let's look into what they do. · Ceramic– this is not exactly the same material you'll find on your dinner table. It does, however, have a lot of the same benefits. The reason why ceramic is used for food is that it insulates high temperatures, and the more advanced heavy-duty ceramic used in brakes also handles the heat and fricti ... read more

Understanding the New York State Automotive Safety Inspections Requirements (Part 2)Safety Items Inspected on Cars and Light TrucksSeat belts: These are inspected for proper anchorage and operation. The inspector will also make sure it works in different positions. We also check the air bag warning light to make sure it functions correctly. Brakes:The inspector must remove at least one wheel to look at the brakes. We will look at vehicle's brake pedal reserve, brake pedal fade, power brake unit, brake master cylinder, disc brake pads, drum brake linings, brake drums and rotors, wheel cylinders and calipers, brake lines and hoses, parking brake and brake equalization. Lights:The lights must be up to certain standards. They are then examined for proper operation, proper mounting, and any broken or omitted lenses. We also inspect headlamps, tail lamp stop, lamps directional signals, backup lights, licen ... read more

Understanding the New York State Automotive Safety Inspections Requirements (Part 1) The state of New York has a vehicle inspection program meant to ensure that all vehicles registered within its boundaries satisfies the minimum set standards for safely operating on highways and public streets. When a car is purchased within the state, the dealer is liable for the inspection. It must be carried out within 30 days from date of sale and before it is delivered to the owner. In addition, vehicles are also subject to emissions inspection to control air pollution. These inspection are carried out together by a DMV certified inspector in any of the authorized the facilities. Vehicle Inspection Requirements According to the law, all motor vehicles must be in safe functional state every time they are used on a public road or street in New York State. All vehicles registered within the state must be taken for inspection every 12 months. The inspection must be ... read more

Important brake repair and maintenance tips (Part 3)NOTE: This is part 3 of 106St Tire & Wheel's series on brake repair. Click here for part 1. Click here for part 2. Whether your car has quite a few miles on it, or you only recently drove off the lot, you still need to start and stop; accidents can happen to anyone, so you must always make sure your brakes are in good condition. They wear out, and how fast they do is based on a variety of factors, such as the quality of the brake pad, what they are made of, the vehicle specifications, how you drive, and driving conditions – we mentioned in the previous article how New York's driving conditions are categorized as severe. Again, we would like to point out how we at 106St Tire & Whe ... read more