When deciding on the purchase of tires for your vehicle, you will find a large number of manufacturers, styles, profiles, treads, etc. Now you can be like many other people who assume tires are basically similar and opt for whatever set fits their budget.

In fact, if you take a little time to think about what you expect from your tires, the amount and style of driving you do, and the vehicle you drive, you may find a much better option for you. that will enhance the entire driving experience.

Each tire will have a specific characteristic, either a soft compound for better handling or a harder compound for those who do a lot of road driving. You need to know what you want from your tires. So, first of all, you need to arm yourself with some basic data. Things like what size tire the manufacturer recommends for your vehicle, how many miles you’d like to put on your tires (and how many would you accept), whether you’re going off-road and therefore need an off-road tire or do you need a standard tire. The road tire suits you, you tend to drive fast and a performance tire suits you better, you have a preferred tire manufacturer and what your maximum tire budget is. All of these things will help ensure that you choose the best tire for your vehicle.

Next, call your local tire shop and discuss the requirements just listed. They will give you a list of available tires and prices. Then you need to compare those prices, either by calling all the local tire stores or by looking online. If you’re calling, be sure to ask if they have any special offers or promotions going on right now. You may find that one of the tires on your list is on sale, which could help you save money and make the decision for you.

When you have a good idea of ​​the tires you want to buy and from where, you should visit your chosen tire shop and ask them to inspect your existing tires and confirm whether you will need two tires or the full set of four. If you’re reasonably sure you only need two new tires and the mechanic says you need four, ask him to explain why. A genuine mechanic will be happy to point out any faults with your existing tires that you based your decision on. If the explanation given does not satisfy you, go to the next tire store on your list.

Remember that when you buy only two new tires, you must install them in the rear of the vehicle for safety reasons. This is the case whether your vehicle is front or rear wheel drive. If it’s the front tires that are the most worn, ask the mechanic to put the new tires on the rear of your vehicle and rotate the existing rear tires to the front. Although this should be standard practice in all workshops, it is always best to be sure that it has been done.