subject: Choosing the right tyre for your Car [print this page] Choosing the right tyre for your Car Choosing the right tyre for your Car
Tyres are the fundamental link between your car and the road. A good set of tyres will improve the handling, steering, acceleration and braking of your car, and will make full use of any further modifications performed to your car. When you are considering which tyres you need to buy, you need to consider factors such as performance, price, brand, comfort, appearance and safety.
These are main elements you have to consider when choosing the right tyres for your Car -
1. When shopping around, make sure the quote you receive includes the tyre's make and model, its size, load rating and speed rating. The quoted cost should also include fitting, wheel alignment, balancing, new valves, and disposal of the old tyres.
2. Tube-type or tubeless tyres. Opt for tubeless tyres. They are safer, more advanced and have small advantages too. You do NOT need to have alloy wheels in order to use tubeless tyres.
3. Tyre pressures cold should never be below the cars placard specification. Slightly higher pressures are strongly recommended for improved grip, response, economy and life.
4. A little research combined with advice from a reputable tyre dealer can save you a lot of time and heart ache and help to ensure you choose the right tyres for your vehicle. Select tyres by seeking advice from a range of good dealers.
5. If you take your vehicle on long journeys, make sure the tyre manufacturer is represented in the areas you are going to.
6. If you need to replace one of the tyres, you need to be able to match the other tyres on your Car.
7. Avoid second hand tyres. Their history is unknown.
8. Overall Quality Of The Tyre. Look for reputation of manufacturer, Warranty, Date of Manufacture & additional technologies.
9. How much do you want to spend. The Car tyre dealer will be able to show you different price options for tyres that meet your driving needs.
10. What do you want from your tyres. Do you want a soft, comfortable ride, or a tyre that provides sharp handling and superb stability. You may want both, but that is difficult to achieve.
