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Thursday, October 29, 2009

How to Buy Tires Online

By Kenneth P. Hawkins

When you're buying new tires for your car online, the process could be cheap, quick and easy. You have the peace and quiet of browsing through websites without a salesman aggressively trying to sell you the most expensive tires his store carries. Many websites contain the kind of information you need to help you choose the right type of tires that are suitable for your car. Some basic information and your credit card are all you need to get you started in looking for the right kind of tires.

Find the size number on the sidewall of your current tires. You need to get the tires that have the same size so these would fit your car's make and model when you install them. There is a load range for each type of tire and you will need to find new tires that match that of your existing ones. The load range tells you how much load the tires could be in without getting seriously damaged from stress. The speed rating of the tires you will choose should also match that of your existing ones as well. This rating indicates how much speed of your car the tires can handle before wearing them out.

Take a look through some websites that offer tires and compare the prices of many brands. The top brands that are worth looking into are Firestone, Goodyear and Michelin. Find the tires that have the same specifications as the ones you have. Use the information you previously collected. Choose from among the different brands which tires are the best and gives you the best deal. Look at the treadwear of the tires you chose. Higher grades mean the tires have more thickness and durability. Manufacturers have different reporting techniques in treadwear so it's basically useless to compare between brands.

Tire makers differ in grading systems when it comes to treadwear so it's of no use to compare the grades between brands. You can compare the grades between tires of the same brand. Try to buy a set of similar tires. You would have a better idea of the quality of the tires and be more informed in your next purchase.

When comparing prices, compare the price of getting the tire offline and having it installed. It's true that initially the tires may be cheaper online but if you're not installing these yourself, you'd have to go to a service station. Factor in the costs of shipping and installing the tires that you would purchase online so you'd know whether or not you are getting a better deal. - 21396

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