Which Tires Match Your Driving Conditions?
Thursday, August 27th, 2009 | posted by: Admin
Many times drivers buy new tires, but then forget about them until it is time for a rotation or one of them goes flat. However, tires play a major role in a vehicle’s performance and buying the right type greatly increases safety.
Here are three things to think about when buying tires for your car, from Walmart.com:
1. Think About the Worst Possible Driving Conditions If you use more than one set of tires and wheels,for example, summer tires in summer and snow tires in winter, you can select tires that exactly meet your diverse needs. If you use one set of tires for every season, you may get good performance under many conditions, but you will compromise your vehicle’s performance when the conditions are at their worst. So the important thing to do is to select your tires so that they match the worst driving condition you expect to encounter.
2. Think About Your Typical Driving Conditions If you just drive around town, almost any tire will do. But if you drive your vehicle on congested city streets and expressways during rush hour, you will be better served by more responsive tires. If you drive extensively on the interstates, you will want quiet, smooth-riding, long-wearing tires. Winding roads and driving through the mountains will require tires with good handling.
3. Balance Your Worst Driving Conditions With Your Typical Driving Conditions If your worst driving conditions and your typical conditions are similar, one set of tires will be all you need. If you live at the edge of the snow belt and infrequently get snow, you may want to select an all-season tire. If your worst driving condition occurs frequently and is different from your typical driving conditions, you may want to consider two sets of tires.
