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What to Know When Picking Out Tires For Your Vehicle

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Who knew tires were so complex? Many people consider them to be the foundation for a good, safe car, and not much more than that. But in reality, tires are much more! Here is everything you need to know when picking out tires for your car!

When you need new tires, chances are you will pull up to your friendly auto mechanic and look at their large selection of tires. But how will you know their differences? Here is some information that will help you find tires to service your vehicle properly.

There are five common types of tires:
 

Summer tires

These tires are meant to be driven in mostly dry conditions and are not meant to be used when ice and snow cover the ground. They have complex groove patterns that help them to provide the best traction, while decreasing the risk of hydroplaning.

Winter tires

These tires incorporate different types of tread to optimize handling during slippery conditions. They are meant to be narrower, and softer than summer tires so they can drive on hills, safely turn, and brake more readily in the snow.

Truck tires

Depending on how you plan to use your truck, there are many different styles of tires available including highway use, all-terrain, utility, performance, and off-road.

All-season tires

These guys are meant to do anything, and can be incredibly beneficial to those who live in a climate with unpredictable weather.

Performance tires

Not just for the luxury cars, performance tires can be added on to your vehicle to optimize efficiency. There are a couple of different types:

Performance - meant to improve style and improve low-speed traction.

High-performance - increases handling and stability at high speeds

Ultra-high performance - the fastest tires on the market

Competition - tires made for specific race events


Some definitions you need to know
 

When you need new tires, chances are you will come across these definitions.

Load Index - How much weight your tire can support.

Speed Rating - The range of speeds your tire can carry a load under specific conditions.

Air pressure - How inflated your tires are. Quality air pressure will help your car handle better, and save money on fuel.

Considering that the average American drives about 10,000 miles per year, it is important to get the right tires for your vehicle! Head over to an independent contractor, as they own 61% of the $32 billion market of tires to find the best ones for you!

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