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If you happen to live in an area that experiences severe conditions during the winter, you may want to consider chains or studded tires.

Before you rush out to buy them, though, there are a few things you should know. These traction devices are for situations where a regular tire just can’t hack it, not for driving to the corner store in the middle of January. In most cases all-season radials or snow tires can handle anything you would care to throw at them.

Traction devices are for severe winter conditions, when the roads are so snowy or icy that driving with just tires becomes dangerous if not downright impossible.

If driving conditions do require you to use a traction device, then you should definitely do some serious research before making your purchase. Chains come in so many different types that it is essential to examine your options and determine which product suits you and your vehicle the best.

Before you can use chains they must be pre-fit to your tires. Tires that have the same numerical size as each other may in fact be different sizes depending on the manufacturer.

Some of the products called chains are actually “cable traction devices.” Basically this means they aren’t made out of steel links like a regular chain. One of the big advantages of these is that if they break, they are much less likely to scratch up your paint job than a steel chain would.

If you decide that you need chains but you want to economize, then it is possible to get away with only two sets of chains. They must be installed on the drive tires, which is to say that a rear wheel drive vehicle must have the chains put on the rear tires, while a front wheel drive vehicle should have chains installed on the front tires. For maximum handling, spend the extra money and get chains on all four tires.

Studs are a whole different ball of wax, or in this case, rubber. Some winter tires feature studs actually molded right into the rubber of the tread, thereby increasing traction. Depending on where you live, you may be required by law to have studded tires at all four positions if you have any at all.

Speaking of which, the legality of traction devices vary greatly from one jurisdiction to the other. For example many places have seasonal restrictions on when tire chains may be used. Make sure to check your local laws before purchasing or installing traction control devices.

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Among the safety equipments in a car are auto lights; among those lights in the car, the headlights play the most important role, that is, to light up the road ahead of you. All other lights in the car are used to enhance or reinforce the light emitted by the headlamps so that the vehicle would be clearly visible as it is driven down the road.

Headlights are mounted on the front of the vehicle near the bumper. Imagine yourself without your eyes, that’s how difficult it is to drive without headlights. These auto parts are among the basics in a vehicle for they enhance safety not only for the driver, but his passengers, those in another vehicle and pedestrians as well.

Other auto lights available for the BMW cars are Auto Parts Inner’s top quality BMW corner lights, BMW Altezza tail lights, BMW fog lights and BMW tail lights. All these lights serve to enhance your car’s visibility especially when driving at the worst driving conditions. The BMW fog lights are very important as well, just like the headlights. They are mainly used when other front lights in your car won’t allow you to pass through heavy fog or rain. They provide low illumination so you can pass through the road without hassle despite the fog.

Just like other auto parts, the lights have improved a great deal through the years. Lights have become more than just safety equipments in your car; they too can enhance your vehicle’s styling, make it appear more elegant or sportier. BMW lights provided by Auto Parts Inner are well designed, helping you achieve not only higher level of safety but greater satisfaction in driving an awe-inspiring car.

You can restyle your older BMW cars with Auto Parts Inner’s BMW headlights, BMW fog lights or BMW altezza tail lights.

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Terry Brown is a 32 year old from Houston Texas, and an enthusiast for anything auto-related. He currently writes auto-related articles for several publications.

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An 18-wheel vehicle will always win, and every truck driver knows that.
But there I was on a freeway entrance ramp, with a slight advantage on
a huge transport vehicle and momentarily battling with a truck driver
who just didn’t want a 171-inch long Pontiac Vibe showing him up.

I accelerated, but the truck driver did the same and there wasn’t a choice
to make. I slowed down, braked slightly and moved into position behind
the truck as the end of the ramp and a restraining wall drew quite near.
Within a few seconds, disaster awaited. But I remained calm, and the
Vibe handled the maneuver smoothly.

The brief, unsettling moment provided one of several impressive
experiences with the sporty wagon/mini SUV.

My test vehicle was the standard Vibe with a 130-horse power 1.8-liter,
four-cyclinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. The
second-year offering from Pontiac is also available in GT and All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) models that include ABS brakes as standard equipment.

While slightly shorter than a Honda Civic sedan, the Vibe’s body is taller
and wider, and its versatility and practicality are readily apparent. Add
good gas mileage, spacious front and back seats and cargo area, and a
few unique features and the Vibe holds up well with against its
competitors — the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mazda Protege5, Subaru
Impreza Outback and Toyota Matrix.

In fact, the Vibe and Matrix are built in the factory and share many of the
same features.

Unlike some SUVs and wagons with restrictive vision, the driver of a
Vibe sits higher than the seating standard in many sedans, and the
result is a nearly panoramic perspective. The car maneuvers and
corners with confidence and while not known as a quick accelerator, the
Vibe has a sporty around-town feel. It fits easily in tight parking spaces
or around restrictive areas.

For me, the vehicle’s best attribute — its SUV space in a little-engine-
that-could-package — was showcased in four diverse scenarios:

1. I offered a ride to a friend who needed a cargo-carrying vehicle to
pick-up his newly purchased 27-inch flat screen television. The TV was
packaged in an oversized box and I lowered the back seats as the
warehouse delivery person brought the TV to the back of the car. We
didn’t need the extra space. With the back seats in their standard
position, the box fit fine, albeit it snugly.

2. With winter upon us, I rely on a local Pak & Save firewood supplier.
With the back seats down, two 4×4 loads of wood fit in the Vibe’s cargo
area. Despite its small outside appearance, the Vibe has 57.2 cubic feet
of cargo space.

3. My wife is an artist. During my week with the Vibe, one of her local
shows had ended and she needed to bring home several large clay cat
sculptures. They were easily positioned in the back seat and we used
the safety belts for their transport, just as if they were human
passengers.

4. On a weekend day trip, I drove three passengers to the gold-mining
city Nevada City, Calif. The Vibe accelerated well and maneuvered with
confidence as we made the trip into the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Beyond varied driving scenarios, the Vibe offers clean, straightforward
and efficient instrumentation and several options not found on more
expensive vehicles.

An upgraded audio system includes an easy-to-operate XM digital
satellite radio and a power sunroof is touted as a “Moon and Tunes”
package. The “Power Group” package includes remote keyless entry,
power door locks, power windows and cruise control.

Another nice feature: the front passenger seat folds forward flat, with its
back panel designed as a work table. It rests within a foot of a 115-volt
AC power outlet for a laptop computer plug or other electronics.

2004 Pontiac Vibe

Safety Features — Dual front air bags, daytime running lamps,
lap and shoulder safety belts.

Fuel Mileage (estimates) — 29 mpg (city), 34 mpg (highway).

Warranty — Basic, 3 yrs./36,000 miles; Drive train, 3 yrs./36,000
miles; road assistant, 3 yrs.,/36,000 miles; rust, 6 yrs./100,000 miles.

Price Range — $16,485 - $23,260.

James Raia is a syndicated journalist in Sacramento, California, who
writes about sports, fitness, travel and lifestyle topics as well as the car review colum, The Weekly Driver.

To read more car reviews, visit: The Weekly Driver

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Finding the truck accessories distributor

Truck accessories distributor

It wasn’t too long ago that finding a truck accessories
distributor meant a lot of work, miles and effort. These folks
are the lifeblood for most of our truck needs. There was a time
we could drive the street and see them all over but finding what
we needed may have taken more than a few stops. Today, most of
the small and even specialty shops have fallen by the wayside as
the truck accessories distributor most likely swallowed up by
the big chain stores.

The new kid on the block today are the outstanding internet
website for general or specialty truck parts, supplies and
accessories. The fun is now back in shopping as we grab our
favorite drink, kick off our shoes and let the click of the
mouse do the work. We can purchase online anything you could
possibly conceive. From pickups to atv’s there’s the product
we’re looking for.

Not only are we going to enjoy our experience but we’ll find
good bargains and generally wholesale pricing with good money
back guarantees. In just a few short days our order lands up on
the front door with no muss no fuss.

We don’t need to hunt help and deal with the total lack of
interest we’ve become exposed too today in the store front.
Anymore I feel that I’m intruding when I go for help. Enough of
that nonsense. So much for the mighty chain stores marketing -
it’s simply the bottom line but we’ve lost that people feeling.

No wonder the internet has become rapidly our choice in
shopping. Accessories for Toyota, Dodge, Chevy, Ford, GMC and
Nissan trucks are now easy to find, at the right price, shipped
normally the same day fro m major manufactures through the truck
accessories distributor. So enjoy your shopping experience.

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The North American International Auto Show back in the year 2001 served as the avenue and channel for the Mazda Motor Corporation to show off and introduce to the public one of the vehicles that showed much potential and delivered greatly. This vehicle is the Mazda RX 8. During its introduction that year, it held a 250 PS JIS RENESIS engine that could produce some 247 units of horsepower at 8500 rpm. This engine won the International Engine of the Year award and the Best New Engine award in 2003.

The Mazda RX 8 was made available in two variants. These variants are the 197-horsepower base model that held an automatic transmission system, and the 238-horsepower performance model with a six speed manual transmission system. Of course, there are differences between these two trim levels. The Mazda RX 8 with the automatic transmission system holds standard features like air conditioning, sixteen inch wheels, power windows, power locks, and power mirrors. As per the trim level with the manual transmission system, this vehicle has the same features as per the other one however, it has added features like a limited slip differential, a sport tuned suspension, and 18 inch wheels and tires.

Mazda has designed and manufactured the Mazda RX 8 to be a vehicle that could be upgraded. And the company has made sure that there are packages available for those interested in sprucing up their Mazda RX 8 vehicles. One package is the Sport package. This gives the vehicle additional xenon headlights, a stability and traction control system, fog lights, a limited slip differential, larger brakes, a retuned suspension, and eighteen inch wheels and tires. There also is the Touring package that has features like the Sport package but adds several more features like a sunroof, a Bose audio system, a HomeLink system, and auto dimming mirrors. The last package is the Grand Touring package that is considered to be a combination of the previously mentioned two packages. This package is considered to be top of the line and has additional equipment and features for the Mazda RX 8 like a six way power adjustable and heated driver’s seat, leather upholstery, heated side mirrors, a navigation system, and an in-dash six disc CD changer.

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Kimberly Meyer is an expert when it comes to automotive issues. She is the manager of her own car parts manufacturing company. This 33 year-old maiden is also a talented writer.

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