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How To Buy Tires For Your Car (Part 1 of 2)

January 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Author: Paul Ransom

You probably spent months, in one way or another, shopping for
your new car (whether it was just new to you, or actually brand
new does not matter). But how much time do you spend shopping
for tires? When you think about it, slapping any old rubber on
your rod is insane. Your life literally is riding on those
tires, so you need to buy right.

The first thing to consider is which size tire you need. You
don’t have to be a mechanic to figure it out, but you do need to
look where those guys look. You’ll find it in one of five places:

* Your owner’s manual

* The tire sticker (it’s called placard, actually) on the driver’s side door jamb

* On the glovebox door

* Inside the fuel hatch (where your gas cap is)

* On the sidewall of the tires you currently have

The stuff on a tire sidewall can be gibberish if you don’t know
how to read it, but your owner’s manual should list the specs
you can take with you to the tire store. (And if you want to
learn how to read a tire sidewall, Google “how to read tire
sidewall” and you’ll find an embarrassment of riches).

The second factor to consider is what type of tire you want to
buy.

Are you looking for all-weather tires? Winter tires? Tires that
are good on wet roads? This is a judgment call on your part. If
you live in an area that has seasons, and one of those includes
the possibility of ice or snow on the road, all-season tires are
probably a safe bet. If you live in Alaska, you might need
winter tires most of the year.

To be cont’d…

About the author:

Adsit Company is a worldwide Mercedes Benz parts supplier specializing in new, used and rebuilt Mercedes parts, accessories, engines and transmissions.

You can get a free, 100 page printed catalog mailed to you by visiting the Adsitco.com Mercedes parts website.






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