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Saving Cash on Tires


by Jimmy Kidd


Buying tires can be disorienting. It's so hard to understand where to get started, and particularly if you're a first time tire buyer it's doubtful you have a feel for what you're looking for. I'll bet this article will aid you acquire your future pair of tires. We wish we had a guide like this when we bought our first set of tires.

Step 1: What kind of tires do you currently have? Inspect the volume, type, model #'s etc... All this information is easily read off the sidewall of the tire. You might not understand it all at first, but that's no problem. Be sure you jot it down on a piece of paper for reference though. Are you sure you need new tires? Be sure to check for that.

Step 2: Put in a call to your favorite tire shop or one near by and say: Greetings, I currently drive a 2006 Toyota Camry and I was wanting to find out what tires you have that would go well on this vehicle? (rotate your make and model obviously) Ensure you're ready to take down the information they give you, and take down everything they say. Get the exact pricing information which includes installation, and all you want to know about the tires. You might have to ask but,find out what the estimated mileage for the tire is. NOTE: Not all shops can tell you right off the bat what kind of tires to get for your car. That's why you wrote down all the details of your current tires. Now they should have no trouble giving you the info you need.

Step 3: Compare what you found at the first shop with a few other tire shops in the area.

Step 4: Based on the information, narrow your choices down to 2-3 potential tires. Search Google for the name and model of each tire and find out what the customer reviews say. Read reviews, trade blogs, anything you can find.

Step 5: You're now prepared to make a decision on tires for your vehicle.

We really hope this guide helped you in some way. Leave us a comment if you have something to add! Best Wishes!




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