You will always be better of by knowing what you need to know before visiting the tire dealer. By knowing your stuff, it is more difficult for a dealer to talk you into making excess purchases. The first step is knowing how you will be using your tires.
Are snowy roads an issue in your area? Will you be carrying excess weight on your vehicle? What type of vehicle are the tires for? Do you stick to paved roads or do you drive on dirt roads a lot? How much money will you be able to spend?
It is in your best interest that you are able to answer all these questions and more before you visit your tire dealer.
As an example, it is cheaper to run all season tires year round, but if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall during the winter months, you are better off using two sets of tires; snow tires for winter, and summer tires for the rest of the year.
You should also be aware that tires vary greatly depending on if they will be used for a car or light truck, or a trailer. If you are looking for trailer tires, you should know the specifications of your trailer before making a purchase.
Some trailer tires are inflated at over 50 PSI, with some up in the 100 PSI range. A normal tire is at risk of blowing it if this much air is in the tire, and a blown tire at the wrong moment can put a car of the road or take out a person's eye if you are close by.
The ball is in your court if you are aware of what type of tire you want and why.
An experienced tire dealer may try to get some extra cash out of you, so it is important that you know how much you want to spend, while keeping it to yourself.
Are snowy roads an issue in your area? Will you be carrying excess weight on your vehicle? What type of vehicle are the tires for? Do you stick to paved roads or do you drive on dirt roads a lot? How much money will you be able to spend?
It is in your best interest that you are able to answer all these questions and more before you visit your tire dealer.
As an example, it is cheaper to run all season tires year round, but if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall during the winter months, you are better off using two sets of tires; snow tires for winter, and summer tires for the rest of the year.
You should also be aware that tires vary greatly depending on if they will be used for a car or light truck, or a trailer. If you are looking for trailer tires, you should know the specifications of your trailer before making a purchase.
Some trailer tires are inflated at over 50 PSI, with some up in the 100 PSI range. A normal tire is at risk of blowing it if this much air is in the tire, and a blown tire at the wrong moment can put a car of the road or take out a person's eye if you are close by.
The ball is in your court if you are aware of what type of tire you want and why.
An experienced tire dealer may try to get some extra cash out of you, so it is important that you know how much you want to spend, while keeping it to yourself.
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