Car Tyres
Buying Car Tyres Is Not As Easy As It Looks
As simple as it might look, purchasing new tyres for your vehicle is not easy! It does not matter whether you are male or female; the task of getting the right tyres for your vehicle is a challenge. You may need new tyres because you have experienced a puncture or the tread has become worn to the point that the tyres are illegal. It is not always possible to repair a puncture, so it could well be that you have to purchase a new tyre because of a puncture, should this be the case it is advisable to purchase new tyres all round, else you will land up with uneven wear.
Secondly you need to consider what type of tyre you need. There are so many different makes, sizes, and features for tyres, it can get very confusing! It is not economical to purchase low profile tyres when you know that you do a lot of rough terrain driving! Many people prefer the low profile tyre as they give you better road handling, make the vehicle look nicer and lower the car slightly, these features are all great to have, but the low profile tyre has less tyre between the rim and the road, so any major pot holes or rough terrain and you could badly damage the tyre and your rim!
Which manufacture of tyre to purchase would be the next question that you need to ask yourself. Friends and family members might recommend a specific manufacturer as they have experienced good wear from them, whilst another friend might give you a few horror stories related to the same manufacturer. Often the manufacturer is decided on your budget. Many people feel that the cheaper brands do exactly the same job as the more expensive ones, and therefore they would rather save some money and buy the cheaper tyre. Although it is true that tyres all do the same job, the level of performance, length of wear and tear and what level of safety the manufacturer has put into making the tyre do cause the price to differ as well.
Prices of tyres also differ according to size. Perhaps your car currently has a certain size tyre on, but you would prefer to have a bigger or smaller tyre, you should to speak to a professional reputable dealer and have him advise you as to which sizes would be best suited to your vehicle and your needs. Advice is free, thyeir experience is golden.
Look at the patterns on the tyres, the more tread blocks and lines visible on the tyre the better the grip and water dispersal. When you are ready to purchase tyres your foremost concern should be safety. The better grip the tyre has on the road, the safer the tyre is for your vehicle.
What about all the numbers and letters on the side of the tyre? These all have very specific meanings for the tyre that they are printed on. Depending on the size of the tyre, the amount of rubber between the road and the rim and the width of the tyre, these numbers and letters all change.
To ensure that you purchase the correct tyre for your car, your usage and your safety, browse through our site and then allow us to assist you with your choices, we do our best to maximise your road safety without blowing your budget.