Therefore you as the rider must know exactly how to choose a good tire for your vehicle, aside from the issue price.
As reported by autos.aol, Wednesday (13/04/2011) there are 10 considerations before you choose and buy tires for your vehicle.
1. Make sure the car needs new tires
Perform a quick visual inspection, if you see a balding tires, the tires began to change color, it's time to change a tire. If the tire immediately replace aged 5-10 years although tires still look good. Rubber tires will be more ugly if exposed to air.
2. Make sure that your car is in good condition.
Before you buy a new tire make sure the first suspension or balancing your vehicle in good condition. Because of the suspension also can affect your tire tread. If the suspension or wheels are not balanced, so vain you buy new tires, tires will be broken without your awareness.
3. Check your vehicle's manual
Your car manufacturers have made recommendations on the size and type of tire is best suited for your vehicle. So you will not waste money buying useless with the wrong size and type of tires that are good for your vehicle.
4. Understanding the tire code.
Perhaps the most often confused when buying tires is to recognize the codes contained in the tire sidewall. They are part of a simple standard code required to determine the type size of your tires and how long these tires have been produced. This code is also intended to identify if there is a case of the tire recall.
5. Check rim.
Replace the rim is one way of modification is often done. If you wear now rim is damaged, you would think to replace one set when replacing tires. Try to replace the rim in accordance with the manufacturer's original size, although larger rim makes your car look dashing.
The use of larger rim also makes the car heavier and ultimately reduce fuel efficiency.
6. Buy a set of tires or 4 tires simultaneously.
It sometimes tires that have been eroded by the asphalt is not the same. By replacing all four at once, you will be able to maintain your tires better and more secure.
7. Check your spare tire.
This is a great time to have a spare tire to accompany you and replaced if necessary. And make sure you have a spare tire in accordance with the existing size.
8. Consider purchasing tires through the Internet or catalog.
You really can save money on initial purchase of your new tires by shopping via the Internet. But you make sure the tires are not old age.
9. Do the brakes with caution when using the new tires.
When new tires are produced, usually there are materials that leave residues on new tires. This residue makes the tires gripping the road less well, especially in wet conditions. Try the brakes with a longer distance than usual.
10. Take care of your new tires.
Check for proper air pressure regularly. Proper air pressure and this can increase the longevity of your tires. Since the age of your tire air pressure is also determined by the proper and consistent rotation. Proper air pressure also affects fuel consumption.
