The last 145r13 tire I purchased from the online store in Michigan was sitting on the shelve for FIVE years before I got it! Got one year of service ...

I have a Champion Escort that was originally equipped with a 145 R13 tire. Due to the horrendous availability of a 145 R13 tire, I replaced it with a ...

NAPA sells asphalt looming which is weather / temperature resistant

Brake more agressively to seat the pads. Mine only squeal when the sidecar brake is applied conservatively.

Am I to understand correctly that you were driving with frame attached, but no sidecar body attached to the frame?