Choosing The Right Tire

First of all, is the normal highway tire your car came fitted with. Then there are mud tires. Snow tires (also called winter tires) have an asymmetrical tread design that allows for better gripping of slippery and wet surfaces. Off road tires (also called rally tires) are designed with heavy treads and ribs on the side that permit much better traction in off road conditions. Snow tires or normal tires are not designed for off road conditions and if used there could easily blowout.

When choosing the right tire for your car, buy the type that best suits your driving conditions. If need be, get different sets for different conditions, i.e. standard tires for most of the year and snow tires for winter. The car parts that are affected the most by normal usage are the axles, lights, engine, suspension, transmission, brakes, and the tires. Tire Pressure - Keep the correct tire pressure in your car tires by checking it to make sure it is within the proper levels. If your tires are under inflated or over inflated it can cause your tires to wear and tear unevenly, reduce your gas mileage, hinder your control when steering as well as reduce the traction of your tires.

Tire Wear - Most road accidents are the results of operating a vehicle that has tires that are worn out. If your monitor your tires condition on a regular basis you can help prevent accidents as well has over car related problems in the future.

Tire Rotation - Although your tires will wear out as time goes on, by rotating them you can extend the lifespan of your tires, make them last longer, and wear more evenly. Keeping your car running smoothly requires consistent maintenance. There are parts that need lubrication and fluids, parts that need replacing, and parts that need rotating. As you drive around, your tires begin to wear down in certain places. Each tire wears differently than the other.

Front tires wear differently than back tires. Driver side tires wear differently from passenger side tires. Leaving your tires as they are without rotating them can cause the tire's tread to wear down much faster than it normally would. Tire rotation should be performed about every 6000 miles. Most auto repair shops will rotate your tires for you.