How to Select the Tread on New Tires
There are a few things that you should consider before purchasing new tires for your vehicle. The biggest decision that you have to make is what type of tires you need. In order to determine that type of tire that you need you will need to know the height and width of the tire, the tire tread, and the composition of the tire.
- Visit your local tire store in order to see the different tire treads. Tires stores generally provide tire samples on a display so that you can evaluate them. The evaluation should show the difference between touring tires, performance tires, and all other types of tires.
- Consult with a tire specialist about the type of performance you are looking for. The use of your vehicle has a big factor in choosing what type of tires would be best for your driving styles. A tire specialist can provide you information about specific manufacturers that would best suit your needs.
- Take into the consideration that road and the weather conditions that you generally drive under. If you live in an area that has a lot of snow and rain the all-season tires may be a good decision, but for a heavy now region these tires are not the best choice.
- In a mountain region the roads are winding, and this type of road calls for tires with threads that enhance maneuverability.
- Select threads that offer a smooth ride if you engage in taking long highway commutes on the regular.
- Choose all-terrain or mud tires if you travel off road a lot. Off road terrain include sand, rocks, gravel, mud, and snow.