Investing in tires can become disorienting. It’s very hard to figure out where to get started, and particularly if you’re new to buying tires it’s doubtful you have a feel for the specifics of what you need. I’ll bet this source will assist you buy your next group of tires. This is the information we would give to our kids if they asked how to buy tires.
Step 1: Closely examine the tires you have on your car at this time. Check the dimensions, brand, model #’s etc… All this information is easily read off the sidewall of the tire. You might not understand it all at first, but that’s no problem. Be sure you jot it down on a piece of paper for reference though. You should also confirm that you actually need new tires.
Step 2: Place a call to your favorite tire shop and say: Hello, I’m the owner of a 2003 Chevy Equinox and I was wanting to find out what tires you have that would go well on this vehicle? (substitute your make and model naturally) Grab something to write on, and write down everything they say. Make sure you know the exact price including installation, and the detailed facts and figures on the tires. They might not volunteer the information but,get an idea of the mileage the manufacture expects for the specific tire. NOTE: There are shops that won’t be able to tell you what tires fit your vehicle. Good thing you have all the details of your current tires. Give them this information instead and they should be able to help.
Step 3: Compare what you found at the first shop with a few other tire shops in the area.
Step 4: Now that you’ve got some solid information, narrow your choices down to 2-3 potential tires. Search Google for the name and model of each tire and find out what the customer reviews say. Read customer comments, automotive magazines, any information you can find on the specific tire.
Step 5: You’re all set, you’ve done your homework and are ready to make a tire purchase.
We really hope this guide helped you in some way. If you learn something you’d like to share during your tire purchase please leave a comment so others can learn as well. Thanks!
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