Tires are the most omportant part of your vehicle. Properly maintained tires are critical to the safety of your vehicle. Good tires will help prevent that by gripping the road tightly adding a wealth of safety.
There are different types of tires for different types of driving. Accordingly, car tire prices range from approximately 45.00 to over 250.00. Some specialty tires provided by the manufacturer of newer makes of cars cost approximately 400.00 each. These tires match specific rims so cannot be substituted with other tires. The best car tires for any automobile are those that suit the car, the rims and the surface being driven on.
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It is important to know what types of tires to buy when replacing worn tires. Always choose tires that meet or exceed the load capacity and safety ratings of your original tires, and be sure to choose tires that are a suitable fit for the size of the wheel and type of vehicle. There are more than a dozen basic types of tires to choose from, and it is vital to select a style that matches your driving needs. The most popular types of tires are:
All season or all weather tires. These are some of the most affordable tires and are engineered to perform well in all types of weather to a moderate degree, though extreme weather conditions (regular flooding, frequent snowstorms, etc.) may require specialized tires.
Performance or touring tires. These tires are engineered not only for exemplary performance, but also for aesthetic appeal and style. They are often chosen for sports cars or luxury vehicles. Heavy duty or heavy load tires. These are typically more durable than regular tires and are meant for vehicles undergoing considerable stress, such as rough roads, heavy hauling, or changing terrain.
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Instructions to choose the right tire by eHow
Step 1:
Look at your tire label. It should look something like this: P185/60R 14 82H
Step 2:
Buy for a passenger car. In the tire label, "P" indicates passenger-car tire. Other variations are "LT" for light truck and "T" for temporary or spare tire.
Step 3:
Determine how wide your tires can be. Different cars can fit different sizes. The "185" in our example is the section width of the tire in millimeters. Shorter and narrower tires have lower numbers.
Step 4:
Understand the tire type. In this case it's a radial tire, as shown with the "R."
Step 5:
Figure out how to determine if the tire can fit your wheel rim. The wheel rim in this tire is 14 inches in diameter, indicated by the number after the tire-type symbol.
Step 6:
Here, 82 is this tire's load index, according to the industry standard Maximum Load-Carrying Capacity chart. This tire will safely bear 1,047 lbs. (475 kg). Four of these tires can carry a fully loaded car weighing a maximum of 4,188 lbs. (1,900 kg).
Step 7:
The last letter (H in this example) is the speed rating: Q (99 mph/159 km per hour), S (112 mph/180 kph), T (118 mph/190 kph), U (124 mph/200 kph), H (130 mph/209 kph), V (up to 149 mph/240 kph), Z (more than 149mph/240 kph), W (168 mph/270 kph), Y (186 mph/299 kph). Speed-rating letters indicate the maximum safe speed the tire is capable of carrying under ideal conditions, for an extended period of driving. You might not feel a difference between riding on T-rated tires and H-rated tires, but you'll save money on the former.
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