Tires for Your Car: Making the Right Purchase

You should seek advice on tires from a friend who knows cars, your dealership, or a trustworthy mechanic before you select the tires you will purchase. You may want to ask your friends and colleagues if they can recommend someone who will supply you with solid advice if you do not know any mechanics yourself. Purchasing new ties for your car is a long term investment that will provide you and your family with a safer ride. You should do some pricing before purchasing to look for the best deal, but be prepared to spend a little money.

You want your tires to keep you and your car protected when you are driving in snow and rain.

When considering a tire purchase, also consider where you live, the kind of weather you usually have, and where you are driving. You will need tires that perform well in rainy conditions if you live in the Pacific Northwest area. You will need to consider tires that provide a solid ride in snow if you are in the Chicago area. All weather tires are the safest bet for most cars, no matter where you live.

Your best bet is to try to purchase new tires that are the same as the ones the car had when you first bought it. You can find all of the necessary information about your tires printed directly on the ones that are currently on your car. They should include the brand, size, design, load rating, height, width, and diameter.

Do some leg work to determine where you want to purchase your new tires from. You can shop around to see if there is a local shop or larger automotive store that has a special on tires. You can check the newspaper sales section on Sundays. You can also do some shopping around online.

Have your tires changed and installed by a professional. You so do not want your car to become damaged, so, you will need to have the new tires mounted at a shop. They are equipped with the appropriate equipment to put your tires on right the first time. They can also complete a balance and alignment for you while they are changing your tires. You should be aware of the rules surrounding your car's warranty. Be certain that you will not void any warranty coverage by shopping outside of your dealership for tires.

You should also check your spare tire for functionality on a regular basis. It may also need to be replaced at the same time as the other four tires.

Schedule your car to have its tires aligned, rotated, and balanced on a regular basis. Always check the inflation of the tires to get the most out of your car's performance. You can easily save yourself a few bucks in gas mileage and tire replacement by simply caring for you tires properly.