Learning about tires

I am learning more than I wanted to know about tires today.


There are all season tires, performance tires, and heavy load tires.
Tires ares designed for rain, snow, and heat.
There is even a noise rating for tires.

I came into our local tire dealer today because of one simple reason.
My tires won't hold air.
And although the very informative gentleman behind the counter was quite enthusiastic about sharing his vast knowledge with me,
I had 2 simple requests;
To purchase 2 all season adequate tires that fit my Eos,
and
I wanted them to hold the appropriate amount of air pressure without leaking.

I don't want 4 tires just so all the treads will match.
And I don't want 3 tires, although I probably need 3.
I just want 2 for this month.

He looked at me like who is this crazy lady who is not at all concerned with matching tire treads.
I suppose some people (mostly men I judge) care about matching tire treads.
And I know women who pay great attention to matching their hand bag and accessories.

I don't fall into either category.
I simply look for function and sometimes design.
I guess it goes back to me being practical.

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So here I sit in a tire store surrounded by men excited about tires,
or as one guy phrased it, "the new road rubbers" he is getting.

I was just waiting quietly, avoiding eye contact, but mostly blogging (thank heavens for free wireless!)
When the tire technician assigned to my car approached me and said he could not find the tire key lock.
His suggestion was for me to go to Volkswagen and get another one.
After pressing him on what exactly the tire key lock was,
What the key lock looked like,
and why wouldn't the same local tire dealer put it back where it belonged the last time it was used, He walked away.
My questions must have persuaded him to look again....

Voila!
He found it!
It was right where it was supposed to be!

I could write a book about the times I have located an apparently lost item that someone simply didn't look for....
But I hope I'm not here that long!

I am trusting the Goddess (Eos) will be ready for a top down drive in a matter of minutes!
Or at least an hour!
A sunny day awaits!





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