The summer months here in New England are quickly passing by. Before the inclement weather like snow and ice begins, you should be checking your car’s tires to see if they are worn and bald. Poor tires have poor traction and you need that element to be safe on the roadways.
Getting new tires for your car can be an expense you haven’t planned for, so it’s always important to choose quality tires and to know what to look for both with the tires currently on your ride and the new ones you’ll be buying.
Here are 3 things you should be checking when you buy new tires.
Performing routine tire checks is important. This will help to identify any issues before they become a problem on the road and tell if something else may be going on with your ride. Uneven tire wear could be a sign of bad alignment or other suspension issues. Sometimes if you’re not rotating your tires regularly you can get significantly more wear on the front wheels or even feel vibrations while you drive due to uneven tread.
The first and most important thing you want to do when shopping for tires ensures the ones you choose will actually fit on your car and provide optimal performance and control. You must know the size and other characteristics of the tire. You will be asked to provide this important information if you’re calling around to shop for tire prices. These details are located on the sidewall of the tire. Everything from load capacity to proper tire pressure settings, width, diameter, and more is listed.
Different tire treads are used for varying weather conditions. Winter tires are created to assist with stopping better and gripping the road when icy while summer tires have a tread designed to handle slick roads. There are also all-season tires, but know that this tire is best for areas that don’t reach temps below freezing. The best option if you live in Connecticut, where we have both extreme hot and cold seasons is to have a set of each and alternate them – they will last longer and you’ll be ready for any conditions.
At Tire Country of Enfield, we carry passenger and light truck tires as well as industrial tires. Our tire inventory includes tires from major brands such as MICHELIN, Bridgestone, and General.
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