Satellite photography has brought to us the power to look at any house in the nation within a few seconds. Like the old saying goes good fences make good neighbors.

1999 dodge ram If you have a used car, find out the age of the tires from previous owners and get replacement tires if necessary. You should also research on how and when to replace tires from different manufacturers.

You will find tread wear indicators (usually marked by a triangle sign or «TWI» initials) inside your tires which signify wear. As the tread wear indicators get more visible, your tire is continuously wearing out. Shinko uses the tread-depth gauge technology on all of their line of motorcycle tires.

The Salvage Yard. Let’s admit it: there isn’t anything wrong with going to the junkyard to find the part you need. My ’78 VW Rabbit’s window handle broke and I snagged one off of a junker for just a few bucks. Still, if you are looking for a radiator, engine, exhaust stuff, or anything else that actually runs, you risk that the part will fail soon after you place it in your car. Naturally, the price you pay through the junkyard should be the lowest price going.

If your tire tread no longer has the deep groves in it, you’ll have to replace your tires. All cars come with an 8/32 to 10/32 of an inch in tread depth. The main purpose of the tread is to provide traction on tough roads. When your tires are between 2/32 and 4/32, it could be dangerous to drive on the road.

Eat healthy (somewhat) – we’re not suggesting diets are for road trips. But someone once said that the best way to feel «terrible» on a road trip is to eat «terrible». Substitute your own appropriate words, there. You want to enjoy yourself on your trip. Just take along some fresh fruit or small things like that, to keep you from having to snack on gas station Bugles. You’ll feel better, plus it will give you an excuse not to hold back from that great local fare you’ll be trying at lunch or dinner.