Sunday, October 10, 2010

Tyre Buying Guide

Most of the times people don’t know what they looking for when it comes to buying a tire. A tire buying guide comes very handy here. Though tire is the most important safety feature in a car people don’t seem to know what suits them best. Knowing this can help you get a tire that suits your car, driving habits and within allocated budget.
When should you replace your car tires? Of course when it wears out but how will you know it has ware out and you need to change. There is a method called “penny test” which quite handy when it comes to tire testing. When you insert your penny to the tires thread around 5 mm of the coin should go inside. That means your tire is quiet healthy if not you might have to think about changing your tires. It is best to purchase new car tires in the fall, before the wet, slippery winter weather sets in. As tires wear, the surface area of the tread increases, which gives tires better traction in dry conditions but makes them more hazardous in wet or icy weather. Newer tires will provide better traction and control during the winter.
When understanding how to buy car tires, it is important to know what types of tires should replace the worn ones. Always choose tires that meet or exceed the load capacity and safety ratings of your original tires, and be sure to choose tires that are a suitable fit for the size of the wheel and type of vehicle.
While purchasing car tires you should think about following things carefully:

  • Know about the terrain you are driving. Rainy or snowy place needs tires with very good traction. All weather or all season tires will be suitable for these kinds of places.
  • Try to replace tires with the same ones that originally came with your car. Finding same size, design and warranty will be easy. You will also find the brand information doing this.
  • Always have tires professionally installed. Auto shops have machines specifically designed to place your new tires over the car's wheels without inadvertently causing damage
  • Be sure you know how to change the tires, and don’t forget to inspect and replace your spare tire at regular intervals.
  • Care for tires by regularly checking the inflation to optimize performance and gas mileage, as well as scheduling regular balances and rotations. Properly cared for tires have a significantly longer lifespan and promote fuel efficiency that results in hefty savings for savvy drivers.

Changing tires is not something you do very frequently. Considering these factors helps you avoid make a costly mistakes and also helps you drive safe.

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