2003 Nissan Sentra Gets New Tires -Fixing it Forward

We are inching ever closer to the conclusion of Jerry Hall's 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R. In this episode we install the tires. I know, it's not terribly exciting, but it's made the best overall improvement in the way the vehicle handles and drives. There's a test drive in the video to prove it.
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[@Vaquero-yy1wl]

thank you for making these videos, im currently in tech school learning to be a auto tech. your videos help me learn so much more after class is over at 3:30pm. i appreciate the fixing it forward series it shows that your a very caring person and i support that your helping the people in need thank you for helping them out.

[@ericthecarguy]

+grizzysnuff Thank you very much for that comment. At the end of the day, helping people is what auto repair is all about. Good luck in school and with your career.

[@gutterratjp]

There is no better feeling than the test drive after any fix...only a mechanic can get this excited..I sound exactly the same after every fix. Great videos, Eric. Always a pleasure watching your vids.

[@mrexecutive1]

Eric, your video editing skills are freakin awesome!!

[@ericthecarguy]

+mrexecutive1 Thank you!

[@ericthecarguy]

+Bogdan Bacanu Sounds like someone has low blood sugar. Perhaps have mom whip you up a cheese sandwich.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Bogdan Bacanu Not offended at all. You're just expressing an opinion and if you want to unsubscribe, that's your prerogative. But I don't think your assessment is accurate as far as repair videos go. Just on this vehicle alone, in the past couple of months I repaired, the power steering rack, the hight psi power steering hose, the brakes, the ball joint, the timing chain, the water pump, the air tube, the valve cover noise, the tires in this video which addressed the suspension issues, and a bunch of other stuff you haven't even seen yet. Not to mention the video I just did on steel braided brake lines recently. As for being a money hog, not even close to the truth. If that was the case, I would not use my resources to help people with the Fixing it Forward project. Nor would I go through the time and expense to have viewers come to my shop for my annual 'Meet Up's' in appreciation of their support. In summary, I strongly disagree with your assessment of my work and especially my motivation for doing it. From where I sit, I think you're just jealous of what it is I do for a living. If that's the case, give it a shot. See if you can reach this level,l and then your opinion might carry a bit more weight. Right now, it really does seem like you need a cheese sandwich. You're the one that came off offended. I was just having a little fun with you and your comments. If you can't take what you dish out, you don't need to comment.

[@toddvance1979]

+Bogdan Bacanu Second that.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Bogdan Bacanu Once again, you're expressing an opinion that's not based on fact. ETCG1 videos have always been once a week. I'm not producing any more of those than I have in the past. As for rebuilding engines and the like, I've been working very hard putting together the parts and shoot days I need to get the Fairmont project off the ground which covers much of what you're looking for. Also, I just shot a TON of videos pulling parts in the salvage yard a couple of weeks ago that also fall into line with your requests. In short, I'm working on giving you exactly what you're asking for, and it's not enough. THAT is my point. At this point with my channel, no matter what I do, someone is going to have an issue with it. I've just come to accept this as part of the job. You can't please everyone as they say. There are a variety of reasons for this, but I assure you, it's not because of a lack of effort on my part. I've been working harder than I ever have to produce the best videos I can since the beginning. In fact, I'm putting out 4 videos a week in some cases. Yes, my channel has changed, but are you the same person you were 7 years ago? I doubt it. As for endorsements, I only endorse the things I know work. If you're referring to tool reviews, I don't get paid for those, and I only post those every other week and repair videos every week. Which means there are twice as many repair videos as there are tool reviews. Your accusations don't hold water. They may be your opinions, and that's fine. But don't come out saying I don't produce repair videos. What you might say is that I don't produce videos you want to watch. If that's the case, there are plenty of other people doing this now that you can watch and complain to when they change into something you don't like anymore. It's real easy to criticize, it's not so easy to create something and put it out into the world. That was my challenge to you in my last comment.

[@joshmindek4840]

I love new tires. Best money you can put into a vehicle. After all, they are what separates the vehicle from the road. It was really cool to see how the whole tire mounting/balancing process works!

[@kennedy796]

it is quite easy to do frankly. there is a shop in my town, and the owner is pretty cool about letting me use the tire machine. gotta have some muscle though

[@samjohnson466]

Ah the smell of new tires, as good as the smell of quality gasoline, yum. Good job Eric and thanks for helping the folks with fixing it forward and the viewers benefit too. Sam.

[@retrorestore]

That test drive put a big smile on your face Eric. Engine sounds sweet when it comes on power.

[@ericthecarguy]

+retrorestore That engine runs fantastic. I didn't want to give the car back. I ended up really liking it.

[@mosesdog2]

Even though I am a critic of some of your methods, I really do enjoy the work you are able to do for fixing it forward.

[@ericthecarguy]

+James Barcellano Thank you. I really appreciate that.

[@TheBrokenLife]

Eric FINALLY manages to make a video about this car that doesn't leave me in tears shivering in a corner praying that I never have to work on one. I'm surprised the tires didn't have metric air in them that required 6 hours to remove. ;)

[@ericthecarguy]

+Maxwelhse It's not that bad. Ever work on a Northstar? Those are bad.

[@TheBrokenLife]

EricTheCarGuy I try to avoid all nightmare boxes.

[@dwoodog]

They should make new tire air freshener. Another awesome video Eric.

[@ericthecarguy]

+dwoodog I would buy that.

[@Designandrew]

great editing! Really stepped up from when I last watched! WHy are the views so low? Even though I'm a subscriber I haven't seen your vids in months. I think you should tell viewers how to fix this eric!

[@ericthecarguy]

+Designandrew I don't make short 'watchable' videos much anymore. Longer videos don't get the same amount of views. Mostly people just don't have the time to watch them. I've always gone for quality over quantity though.

[@fenrizwulf6682]

nice! I'm glad it came out so nice. I hope Jerry is as happy with it as you are.

[@getnbigger29]

Hey Eric, just some mounting tips from a guy that did it for years. Only single break the front side and doubt(or triple) break the back side of the rim. This usually prevents having to remove the rim and re-breaking the backside. Some low-pro's and rim styles still may have to be re done but should save you some time. Secondly I know they are older alloys but outside clamp the rims. It prevents the scratches and pits from inside clamping Otherwise I love what you're doing. Keep it up.

[@alward9901]

hi Eric , old trucker here , great video The Michelin tires one the best , I used them on the old v w beetle , they increased the cornering ability 60 percent , you did not mention on the video. If Michelin still dot the tire to line up with valve when mounting . ( I love that tire changer nice job ) keep them coming.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Al Ward You're right, I should have mentioned that. Honestly, I forgot. Thanks for reminding me.

[@klc317]

Awesome work! Yea, new tires are like icing on the cake and something to get excited about. Cant beat Michelins. I'm sure the guy will be thrilled with his "new" car.

[@zippy0099]

DAAAMN Eric!!! Back at it again with the white sentra...

[@chiluco2000]

Great update so far. Gives a lot of hope for us used car owners.

[@attackandsnack]

always wanted to know how wheels were changed! now I just have to find a mechanic as considerate and professional as you!

[@emtffzartman666]

Well done!!! Love your channel and all of the good stuff you do.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Reenactor Guy Thank you!

[@kssarh]

Put a set of those Premier A/S on my Subaru about two years ago and was also shocked how much they improved the ride. Highly recommended. They're still going strong -- but you really notice the shorter initial thread depth as they wear. I know these are designed that way -- but I can't shake that feeling that these should be replaced long before they hit the wear bars. They're going to look bald with that much tread.

[@markitoxi]

Nice video Eric, been folliwing the repair of this car it's incredible how it has changed! very illustrative

[@ericthecarguy]

+Marco de la Peña Yea, only a couple more videos to go before I return it to Jerry.

[@ozgundemirr]

nice to see you've got yourself a tire station Eric

[@sethglenn9022]

I work in a tire shop and changing tires never gets old compared to some nightmare repairs.

[@TheBeerBox80]

New tires are always nice.

[@wyattoneable]

Your right, tires make a huge difference. You do good work Eric!

[@mikefochtman9834]

my next "vehicle maintenance purchase!" thanks Eric

[@williamfinucane]

my car is getting new tires right now. I'm in the waiting room watching a video of a car getting new tires........

[@tunerrepairsek8907]

:D awesome :D

[@basharrikabi6409]

I have NEXEN tires on my ride two years now and really I want to convert to Michelin soon as I can thanks Eric

[@Footrotflats251]

hey eric i love the series of fix it forward! - when i am done spending money on my car (teens first car) i will be donating some money to help! i think this is an awesome cause!

[@elikasakazaki5679]

Cool video.. Didn't realize how much work was needed to properly install new tires.

[@headcas620]

I agree Eric. New tires are exciting.

[@MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair]

Like the Bob Ross of Automotive Eric but instead of the PBS TV show you have the KZbin show.Great Video(s) !

[@ericthecarguy]

+Michael Lebert I loved watching Bob Ross when I was a kid. I take that as a high complement indeed.

[@MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair]

I like watching his episodes too they have a KZbin channel for his episodes that they upload,I occasionally binge watch them.

[@958van]

Eric just looooooooves new tyres ^^. 205 50 16 would be legal around here (Belgium) because they have practically the same circumference as 195 55 16 and wouldn't affect the speedometer.

[@DeBoSS212]

+958van and more grip because wider

[@chrislizon7483]

I noticed something I thought was cool last time I had tires mounted on aluminum rims. The guys in the tire shop have an electric 4.5" grinder with a bristle disk mounted on it, and they just held it to the bead mounting surface and let the tire machine spin the wheel. It was even faster than what Eric is doing and left a nice clean surface.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Chris Lizon I don't like getting my new tire machine dirty or I would do it that way.

[@clutchthepearls3062]

+EricTheCarGuy I was wondering why you didn't do that lol. Just hold it in one spot and hit the pedal.

[@ericthecarguy]

+clutchthepearls Yea, I know, but I clean the machine after each use. The more dust I create on it, the more I have to clean up after.

[@asquaredtheking]

+ericthecarguy loved to see this all the way through, I hope you SERiously enjoyed it! 😂 I have a 2012 Spec V, thanks for the sentra love!

[@ericthecarguy]

+asquaredtheking I admit, I did fall in love with this car.

[@erikmoore6236]

+EricTheCarGuy Maybe a Spec V or two will show up to your next meet up

[@gebhardt2]

Chain,pump,rack,oil,plugs,sensors,tires,brakes,doors,valve,TLC and more. Roughly costing ~$5,000 in that area for a normal person. KBB says the car is worth ~$2,000. Mike and Ed would say, 'You've given new life to a car that would have otherwise met the crusher'. I admire your effort. That Sentra should exceed the 305,000 miles of Jerry's last car.

[@jazzyglobe]

Excellent work again Eric. Well done mate.

[@ericthecarguy]

+jazzyglobe Thank you!

[@basharrikabi6409]

My heart beats with your doing your job with this way ,. Eric I really want to work with you !!

[@singlespeedman]

Great video Eric. Your shop is well organized.

[@ericthecarguy]

+GreaseMonkey Supreme I love my shop.

[@pennsylvaniahvacproduction6658]

i love the sound of that tire changer and it is on a inverter as well

[@aaronphx420]

I raced my buddies se-r spec v with a 2000 civic si and smoked him. But still Eric, you're freaking awesome brother.

[@MrEightball_Not]

Word of advice... When u break the seal off of the old wheel, make sure the valve stem is either pointing straight up or down. This way if it has TPMS, there's less of a chance of accidentally breaking it.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Diontae Ford Yea, I learned that lesson on my wife's Odyssey when I put the winter tires on it. Thanks for the tip.

[@ralfrisberg8009]

I hate TPMS valves , thank god we don't have to have them here in Sweden unless you are stupid enough to buy a Prius or such idiotcars !

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*Great job, Eric!* Too bad- *18 viewers* think helping Folks out is somehow a bad thing.

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Eric really good work. The Michelin Tyers glad you put them on I wouldn't use anything else, a fantastic tyre used them for years never had a issue, they on my son's,wife's and my cars. Great. Regards Johnno

[@chadharmon5716]

Tires

[@dav8388]

+chad harmon Depends on where you live. Here in North America we spell it Tire, but just about everywhere else it is spelled Tyre

[@honorableeuropeannationali8742]

+dav8388 Lol, you're not a real 'merica! We're right. Everybody else is wrong. Duh! 'merica, fuck ya!

[@based_will]

those tire machines are super cool! always wondered how that worked. My Michelin's are my favorite part about my 95 grand Prix! my favorite investment to the car.

[@nickbruns4154]

Tires do make a difference. I had to replace the BF Goodrich Touring T/A Sport's with some one-hung-lo brand tires (Prime Well) on an impulse buy (needed them bad- had a flat, they were also worn, plus price was right). I could immediately tell a difference. They were about the same with road noise (BF Goodrich was quieter), the steering wasn't as sharp, and the ride was bouncier. Plus the steering wheel started shaking/vibrating at 65 mph after 30,000 miles. I recently replaced them with some Falken Sincera tires (which were cheaper) and now it's better. No vibration (even before the alignment) the steering is good, ride's good, it's a little quieter at highway speeds. No, not as good as the BF Goodrich tires (which were about $200 more expensive than the Falkens), but to prove the point, yes, tires do make a big difference! Get the best ones you can afford. Stay away from no-name Chinese ones.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Nick Bruns Tires are the most important purchase for your vehicle in my opinion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIiVhapppa95p7M

[@VexingCode]

Love new Tires, I always buy the best I can, and it takes me a whole day just to select the right ones lol

[@sanctealphonse4510]

God Bless you! That's awesome what you're doing for people!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Wow so that's how tire machines are supposed to sound, lol. I've had a chinese knockoff machine for the past 11 years. It's noisy and crude, but does the job. Boy, I could use that little roller you have there! Sometimes I fight with certain sized tires. Just yesterday I couldn't even dismount a pair of aftermarket 20"wheels for a Chevy pickup - I couldn't get that super-wide tire into the drop-center! Another set of rollers would've helped there. That tilt option is a nice feature too. Mine lacks that. Got to get a plastic guard for my bead breaker like that one has - mine has never had one. Got to be very careful with it. Overall it's been pretty reliable for a chinese unit. Broke a few things over the years, but not as many as you'd think. I'm on my second balancer though - the first one developed a strange issue where the display and buttons would totally freeze up below 45° out in my barn. Got 5 years out of it. It still worked if you hit the display with a heat gun first, so I was able to get a couple hundred for it on Craigslist, and bought a new WB-41 from Greg Smith Equipment. So far, on year 5 now, that one has been flawless. Yep - always fill with the core out of the stem - it's 10x faster. :)

[@gbowne1]

I still wonder what vehicle is next in the FIF series.. Great one Eric! Love the car.. get one. That simple. lol

[@TheRedboy1195]

My dad used to work as a tyre fitter and he swears that its a must to have the best tyres you can on your car he says you can skimp out on some things but never on tyres

[@ericthecarguy]

+Crazy Bunch I completely agree. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIiVhapppa95p7M

[@HK0HunterKiller]

The Nissan Sentra was one the cars present on the The Fast and The Furious saga, so yeah, it's a fast and powerful car.

[@rickmontana2471]

So was a Honda Civic...

[@alpham777]

so amazing how much easier it is to install tires with a machine, most heavy truck tire shops, loves TA/petro etc gotta pop them things off with just a big set of spoons.

[@ericthecarguy]

+alpham777 Yes, the machine makes things so much easier. However, bigger tires are easier to get off than smaller tires.

[@alpham777]

oh i know it i just feel bad for some of the guys full body wrestling giant super singles lol most guys i know say they go right on or they just decide to be a pain. i used to work in small engine repair and trying to push a tire onto a little 4 inch wheel was a huge pain lol.

[@MrKletch]

Hopefully Jerry will be more excited and thankful then the last guy!

[@ericthecarguy]

+Robert Klecha I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[@MrKletch]

+EricTheCarGuy awesome job man.

[@dc5723]

Congrats Eric!

[@ericthecarguy]

+RareDiamond Ching Thanks.

[@izzudinanuar7867]

I don't why Eric. But i love your videos!!!

[@ericthecarguy]

+izzudin anuar I'm glad you do. Thanks.

[@coltonolynyk3945]

When breaking the bead on tires you should always do it when the valve stem is at the 12 o clock and 6 o clock position to avoid damage to valve stem, especially if it has a tpms system.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Colton Olynyk Yep. I learned that the hard way on my wife's van when I put the winter tires on last year.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Can’t wait to buy another set of Michelin Premier A/S tires. Fantastic excellent tire.

[@mikefochtman9834]

I watch your vids in my spare time. I want a "Stay Dirty" decal for my shop so I will be reminded that if I have a ? I can turn to ETCG!

[@ericthecarguy]

+Mike Fochtman You can find them here toward the bottom of the page. www.cafepress.com/ericthecarguyshop

[@fooey88]

I wonder how much that tire machine cost. Looks badass. Loved this video...entertaining to watch as usual :).

[@bowhuntingnj6245]

when the bottom bead dosent break you can use the bar or thing that looks like a disc to the right. you just go below the tire and pull up as your rotating the tire. saves a lot of time instead of taking the tire off the machine and breaking it how you did

[@aaronphx420]

You know I hope jerry is at least 10% happier than Jeff was when he receives his car back, I want it to be like pimp my ride. That's how I would be if I were receiving my car with all of this stuff done.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Aaron Johnson I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[@iNFECTED_pIE]

Super neat video, very informative, also that machine is cool.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Matthew Paris I love my tire machine. Thanks for the comment.

[@pugman205]

Glad you changed the tyres on that Nissan with some decent rubber, however the Falken ZE912 was a good tyre when they where new, however I am guessing that those tyres have been around for quite some time, so they would be rock hard. A friend of mine has the newer Falken ZE914's on his 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero and they are a fantastic tyre, grip like poop to a blanket.

[@mds2465]

I must say that the pick up on nissans is very good, and especially on that Sport version Sentra. I remember one time I had a murano as a rental and that thing also went from 0 to 60 in the blink of an eye and drove very smoothly. Kinda sucks that the abs doesn't work on the car but not the end of the world. My aunts old Legacy Outback had that system go out after some sort of accident she had with it and she drove it for a while like that and eventually got it fixed, it wasn't cheap.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Michael Sackstein It doesn't work because it's not equipped with ABS. I love it.

[@mds2465]

Oh that's interesting. I didn't even know that they made any cars in recent history without abs.

[@justsumguy2u]

I watched a Scotty Kilmer video on tires....he said that his wife had complained that her car rode hard. It had the same Falkens on it that the Sentra had, and he replaced them---he said there was a huge difference.

[@Johny40Se7en]

Ah the old Nissan Sentra haha haven't seen one of those in bloody ages! I remember the V-Spec one I think, it was featured in Need for Speed Underground 2 back in the days, sounds nice =P

[@turenolevin4672]

i wait anxiously for your video. congratulations by the way. thank you

[@ericthecarguy]

+Tureno Levin Thanks for watching!

[@turenolevin4672]

+EricTheCarGuy i want to join premium membership. but i dont have master card. is there any other way to send money and register. thanks.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Tureno Levin The only payments we accept on the site right now are PayPal.

[@turenolevin4672]

+EricTheCarGuy ok i am going to do something. coz i am dying to see those videos. thanks man. love you.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Tureno Levin Love you too. No homo. ;)

[@TheMehMan]

I'm not a Nissan fan but I liked seeing this car get a make over. It must be the ARRRRGH factor.

[@KPearce57]

Ball joint and tires can make an old one feel new. No Bam Bam Jerry better be happy.

[@ericthecarguy]

+K.D. Pearce He is. I can't wait to air the final video in the series.

[@audifixr101]

There is differences of what's on the inside and outside of all tire sidewalls, one side will always have the complete DOT number. First two tires were mounted opposite sides out it appears, not a big deal at all but the little things count!

[@evanpennell6026]

easier to grind the wheels while clamped in Eric, just spin the wheel and hold the tool :)saves time. learned that in my short time at Discount Tire. Awesome machine though I would love to own one someday.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Evan Pennell That makes my tire machine dirty which is why I don't do it that way. BTW I clean the machine after every use. ;)

[@captainusa5]

instead of taking the tire back off to complete breaking the bead with the bead breaker just twist instead of pulling straight up on the tire it works flawlessly

[@rhkips]

I'm about to get tires for a vehicle I recently acquired, and ran into an interesting problem: The tire size spec'd from the factory no longer exists! I'm taking the opportunity to correct a slight variance in the speedometer reading. Yay math!

[@steveedwards3821]

hello Eric would it be possible for you to do a video on how to bleed a mid engined car cooling system possibly biased on a Toyota mr2 mk2? Great video btw loving the fixing it forward series keep up the good work.

[@Jokerseven77]

Going from Ohtsu F/P 0612 A/S (or Falken Ziex 612) to Michelin's is going to be a MASSIVE difference. Its pretty much going from entry level to some of the best you can buy.

[@hellcat1988]

Other than it having two separate chains in the timing set and you having to replace the rack, what you did on this car is what I typically do on most cars I buy and work on for friends. Suspension work is so simple and most engine work is just getting around tight places. It always makes me so mad to see people get rid of a car that wouldn't take much effort to fix just because they don't know anything about a car.

[@kennedy796]

but why would it make you mad? the more people with money to spend that cannot fix cars, the more potential customers you have. no matter what, if it moves, it will break. the service people and people with these skills are becoming more and more prevalent.

[@hellcat1988]

kennedy796 I get mad because those people end up making stupid mistakes that take more to fix than would otherwise be needed. When someone runs a car out of oil or coolant, it's a lazy or ignorant mistake that can end up turning a small leak patch job to a full on engine replacement. When you're dealing with families who don't have $300-$1000 to spend on repairs, it can make the rest of the year more difficult for them. I've had people who couldn't afford to fix a car that was otherwise in decent shape have to buy a car that was in worse condition just because it still moved. You'd be amazed how many times I've come across cars that don't even start any more that only actually need a tune up and regular maintenance like plugs/plug wires/fuel filter to be driving again. It also leads to more problems for people like me who don't buy newer cars. My truck, for instance, needs WAY more work than it would have if people had either kept up with maintenance or done repairs right in the first place. Hell, most of the videos on my channel are me fixing other people's laziness or mistakes during repairs. And the silicone... My god the silicone....

[@kennedy796]

hellcat1988 i hear you about silicone man. that is even worse than unnecessary loc tite

[@emmanuelmonge6965]

my nephew has a spec v, they are fun little rides.

[@ahmedyaseen220]

god bless you Eric

[@ericthecarguy]

+Ahmed Yaseen Thank you!

[@robertgestier2013]

Happy 700th video. Do stars come out of the balancing machine as they do from the tire machine?

[@marcussatterwhite]

Awesome video bro! Thanks!

[@nmattcar]

used to be big on good old Michelins but i put a new set of pilot sport a/s on my car and they were probably some of the worst tires for traction and wear I've ever had next to the Falkens.i got a set of general altimax rt43s and I absolutely love them.

[@rogerjemiera2084]

Thank you very much erick for educational vedio you are legent mechanic i hope vedeo to release

[@carbonatom6838]

Great video man!

[@DFYLA72]

Going to be like a new car. Probably going to get dramatically better MPG. That much car work should go road trip. Fixing it Forward road warrior.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Hi Eric, I have a Honda Ridgeline and tow my RV with it. I just got back from my longest trip to WV. The Ridgeline is rated to tow 5000LBS and my RV is at 4500LBS. I hit 5000 rpm,s a couple of times ( Red line 6000 )My question is do you think this has harmed my engine? I love this truck and it is a 2007 and never have had any problems. I also can say that it has done everything I have asked it to do except slow down on drinking the gas LOL.

[@abghere]

Eric, really enjoy your Fixing it Forward series! Thanks! How do you address the speedometer accuracy after switching to larger tires?

[@ericthecarguy]

+abghere Actually, the speedo would only have been off by about 1% with the old tires. The tires I installed were the correct size for the vehicle so no correction is needed.

[@abghere]

Let say I put a bigger than stock tire on my stock wheel. Is the speedo error so small that can be ignored? Is there a DIY way to bring the speedo accuracy to the bigger tire size?

[@ericthecarguy]

+abghere GPS

[@blueovaltrucker]

very nice job brother!

[@FOXTROT57]

great video by the way!

[@idneysiqueira]

Parabéns pelo video eric

[@ericthecarguy]

+Idney Siqueira Thank you!

[@idneysiqueira]

+EricTheCarGuy Thank you Eric! I really like his videos

[@JakeyRofl]

great job man

[@PrimeDonut_]

you didn't like those falkens or ohtsu's. oh those primers are lovely. great performance.

[@richardvaughan9994]

Hello Ericthecarguy I have a 2001 Honda civic and ive owned it for about 2 to maybe 3 years I cant be sure, I think 2 though, my question is about the brake fluid and the transmission fluid. since I have owned the car neither of these things have been replaced, I just recently learned how to change my oil and my coolant, ive done both and not im trying to figure out if I need to do the brake fluid and transmission fluid but I do not know how I would know if I needed to change these fluids, any tips, or reply would be hugely appreciated :) Thanks. Richie from Canada Ontario

[@M1ke10191]

Great video Eric! I've learned a lot watching you. Question though. When I go to the gas station to fill my tires with their automatic gauge the PSI is different than my little handheld cheapo gauge. Usually about a 4 PSI difference. Does it make more sense to trust the reading on the digital display attached to their hose? I'm not sure how often they're calibrated, nor how well my little one holds a calibration. It's a cheap walmart one.

[@ericthecarguy]

+M1ke10191 Tough call. If your hand held gauge is a quality gauge, trust it. If you bought it at the counter of the auto parts store....

[@Friebe1000]

You gotta use the roloc disc while using the tire machine to spin the wheel for you. Way easier than taking it off and doing it on the ground

[@danradiation8895]

best fix ever

[@StevesAutoNtrucks]

+EricTheCarGuy told ya ain't nothin sexier than new tires lol

[@bryanviper]

Are you going to be fixing the connections on the battery? Even testing it to make sure its in good shape? I think you had mentioned that earlier but so far have not seen you work on it yet. Thanks

[@ericthecarguy]

+bryanviper I did at some point. Can't remember if it made it into a video or not.

[@Ajicles]

+EricTheCarGuy I love me some new tires too. I picked up a set of Cooper Zeon, 215 45 R17s, nice and wide and super sticky. Only problem was I tested them and they hooked and cornered nicely, however I cornered too hard and ended up trashing the wheel bearing lol..... They worked a little too well. Oh well... thought it was just the tires being noisy as they were labeled as 'High Performance' but up on the hoist it was the wheel bearing.

[@ericthecarguy]

+AJ Harran IDK if it was the tires that did it. Wheel bearings go bad all the time. Thanks for the comment.

[@deebocj]

Love the video. How much did all the work cost?

[@ericthecarguy]

+deebocj Nothing. This is a Fixing it Forward vehicle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJeln4etpap1q5I

[@mastahc411]

"addressed the ball joint" you certainly did

[@topherd1011]

He went back and replaced that entire control arm as soon as the part came in at the Nissan dealership. And there was nothing wrong with welding it for a short while. Especially when you have no money.