Suv Tires - Ideas For Getting The Right Tire

Have you ever considered shopping for your snow tires online? Things have really changed since the last time you looked for tires. Most likely you went down to the local tire shop and just purchased whatever snow tires they had in stock. That can be pretty convenient, but you most likely over paid by at least $50 -$100 for that convenience. I'm not knocking your local tire shop, but there is no doubt about the fact that the entire market as well as the economy has changed drastically the last few years. For most people, every nickel counts.

When you buy your fleet, you'll probably get an owner's manual (or twelve). Check out the section about tires to see what rating you'll need. There should be a range; for best performance, stay in the middle ground of the range. Don't buy tires that are rated on the high or low end.

One of the better options available is the Cooper CS4 Touring tire. These are an all-season tire with excellent traction. With these, you will be able to handle your vehicle in both rain and snow. It is great for dry roads also.

In addition, auto-swap meets or auto flea markets happen to be great places for finding bargain deals of cheap tires. There are lots of tires or wheels out there for sale. You might also find additional car parts or accessories.



If you do decide to purchase online, confirm the size and type of tire. There's nothing worse than ordering a set of tires only to find out they're the wrong size or type.

Check the tires for uneven wear. If the tires need to be replaced soon, that may not be a trivial expense on many cars. You could spend $350 - $600 on a new set of treads, mounted and balanced. The car's tires are extremely important to vehicle safety, handling, braking and acceleration however, so don't skimp if you do have to put on a new set of tires. Just be sure you use the fact in your negotiations. Uneven tire wear may also be indicative of a greater problem, such as a suspension or alignment issue. It could also mean the car has been wrecked in the past and not repaired correctly.

You can obviously buy from a dealer. There are hundreds of lots brimming with shiny used cars in most metro areas. You won't get as good a deal from a dealer (?) in most cases, but you won't have to meet 46 different sellers either. In addition, you can possibly get some kind of warranty of the dealer offers one. If you do elect to avail yourself of a warranty, read the entire contract vewy, vewy carewfuwy.

Most internet tire stores do not have a physical location so you don't pay any sales taxes. According to several online tire retailers, the average price for a set of new car tires is approximately $375. So not having to pay sales tax on $375 will save you a lot of money.

Take out the telephone directory and look for "Tire Retreading" in the Yellow Pages. Call each name on the list and canvas their offered prices for boat hire. Also ask each shop if they have restrictions on the number and type of tires, since some have specifications. Peak season for tire retreaders is in the late summer and early fall, so take advantage of the fact that they might offer higher prices at this time.

Replace bad tires, and air them up. Used tires should be replaced. Take this opportunity to choose the right tire width for your riding style: mountain biking have large, coarse knobs, but they slow you down on pavement. Replacing knobby tires with smooth tires will make you go faster for less effort. If the tires are soft, it'll be twice as hard to pedal. Pump them up until you can just barely make the slightest dent in the tire by pressing it with your thumb.