Follow this guide to make the right choice when buying new tires.
Purchasing new tires for your car, truck, SUV or RV can be a daunting task. Follow these steps before you buy to make the right choices on the type of tires you need to buy and what to expect.
- Picking the Right Tire:
If you don’t already know the type of tire you need, you have a few things to consider. If you’re shopping for an all-season tire, keep in mind that all-season tires are designed to provide acceptable all-around capability throughout the year and in all weather conditions. That means a reasonable ride and respectable handling, good wet-weather grip, and some capability in snow, but they won’t deliver if you plan to drive in snowy or icy conditions during the Winter. Most car owners leave them on in winter but if you do plan to travel an abundance on snowy, icy roads, then consider dedicated winter tires for better traction.
- High Performance or Grand Touring?:
There are now two main sub-categories of all-season tires: high-performance all-seasons and grand touring all-seasons. High-performance all-season tires provide sharper handling than “standard” all-season tires. They grip the road more confidently and give a more sporty feel when driving. These tires are intended for sportier cars and more-aggressive drivers. Grand touring all-season tires have the lower-profile look of high-performance all-season tires but ride better at the price of some handling ability.
- Tire Size & More:
Most consumers choose to replace the worn tires on their vehicle with something equivalent in size and capability. This makes a lot of sense; your car was engineered to work well on the type and size of tires it came on, so fitting an identical or similar replacement set would maintain the performance and safety your vehicle was designed to deliver. If you’re not certain, ask one of our associates at Tucker Tire who can help you find a comparable tire and even an upgrade if you prefer. To inform your decision process, you’ll need to know your vehicle’s tire size and speed rating, and you’ll also want to consider how many miles you’ll get out of any new tires you are considering (tread wear), and again anyone at Tucker Tire can help you quickly answer that, although most of that information is printed on the sidewalls of the tires that are on your car, truck or SUV.
