The Road Less Traveled

We got to spend some time with family and old friends several times in recent weeks. I have been thinking about some of the conversations we had, and the many twists and turns we have experienced in all of our lives. Nobody could have imagined how our lives would have turned out, for better or worse, right or wrong, we get what we get. The only thing we can do is live the best life we can, try to make the best choice when we get one, and hope and pray it all works out.
There is one reality that keeps running through my mind, the same as it has for the major part of my adult life; "you better be enjoying every day, doing something you love as often as possible, because we never know how long this life will last.".  None of us should look back on our life as an old person and think; "I should have had more fun in my life". 
If you love the outdoors, get out there more. If you love playing music, or singing, do it. If you're a sports fan, go to that "big game" and watch your favorite team play, or play the game yourself. If you're a car enthusiast, drive a car that you enjoy. Go to the car shows and associate with like minded people. It may be the road less traveled, but it will be worth the trip.
What ever you do, don't forget to share it with the younger generation. We live in a turbulent world. The young people need something good to look forward to. Help them find a way to have some fun in their lives as well. These are the things I wish for my kids, and grand kids.
Many readers of this blog have also checked out my book. You can read sample pages at; "Grab Some Gears"

My current passion, my 2015 Mustang GT, on the streets of our Southern Utah home town.

Choosing the Right Tires

Recently I needed to replace the tires on our Dodge Charger. I started weeks ahead of time doing the homework to choose the perfect tires for our car. It was a job I take seriously, choosing the perfect tire type for the type of driving we do, and the weather conditions we expect to be driving in. I wanted tires that improved on some of the features provided by the original equipment tires that came on the car.
The "Tire Rack" web site is a good place to start doing your homework, where you can compare the specifications on many different brands of tires. You can search by the tire size you need, and compare features like; speed rating, tread wear rating, tread design, and cost.You must decide if you need all-season tires, or can use high-performance summer tires. The handling characteristics will vary greatly.
Our Charger originally came with V speed rated tires, so I wanted new tires with W speed rating, that would give me slightly improved high speed handling. I also found tires with a higher tread wear rating, which should add to the miles I expect to get out of the new tires. The cost was right at a local tire store, so the tires were ordered and installed a couple days later.
We have made a couple road trips since getting the new tires, and I'm happy with the handling at high speeds, so all is well. They are all-season tires, so they should do well if we have to make a trip up north in cold weather.
In the past I have had more specialized tires on some of my Mustangs. Like wider rear tires, and narrower front tires, for better drag racing performance. I even had a set of "Drag Radials" on the rear of my 96 Cobra. Having specialized tires always comes at a cost. It's a trade-off, where you loose the ability to rotate tires between all four wheels, in exchange for improved performance.
Lots of things to consider, but making the right choice can be rewarding in your driving satisfaction.

My 87 Mustang had wider tires on the rear, and narrower tires on the front for improved racing performance.