Things to Consider While Buying Tires for Your Car

Purchasing tires is an easy job, but to find a tire that is best suited for your car is a difficult task.  Most tires are considered to have a life of between 25,000 and 50,000 miles before they need to be replaced. However, these numbers are only averages. It is an investment that will be sticking with you for a good 4 years for the average driving so it is important to spend your money on the best tires that one can have.

This article will help you decide that what tires are best suited for your needs.  In determining the tires you need to buy, just go through these steps:

Size of the tire

Check the owner’s manual to see what size of the tire is recommended for your car. The label looks like this: P215/60R16 94T.

P215/60R16 this part refers to the size such as width and diameter. The 94 indicates the load index that is how much weight a tire can handle. The T refers to the speed of the tire in relation to the load index. It is important to match the specifications mentioned on the label but you do have some flexibility.

Type of a Tire

The most important part of buying a tire is to evaluate the purpose you need the tire for. Just by purchasing a tire with a specific size recommended for your car is not enough.

Following are some of the tires that are available in the market:

All-season tires: these come in S and T speed ratings; these tires are known to serve in all-weather situations. If you own a normal car or an SUV, then go for these.

Performance all-season tires: they come in Hand V speed rating and are popular with the ones who like upgrading the car, these tires have better road corner grip than all-season tires.

Ultra-high-performance all-season and summer tires: equipped with ZR, W and Y speed rating and are specially designed for sports cars.

All-season and all-terrain truck tires: specially designed for trucks and come in large sizes.

Snow tires: these are made especially for areas with frozen streets and can be easily identified by a mountain and snowflake symbol on the side

The other key factor is knowing when to replace the tire and from where to buy tires. It is always advised to read through reviews about the manufacturer before buying. Keep these factors in mind while selecting the tires so your investment pays off.

Tire Brands Available Online

If you do not see a specific brand of tire you are looking for, be sure to call us at (586) 285-4444. We have additional tire brands available.