5 Things to Think About at Your Next Auto Tire Change

​After using your car to drive to work and run errands day in and day out, your tires will eventually wear out. You should never let your tires lose their threads! Avoid damaging your center differential and stay safe on the road by scheduling your next auto tire change. Here are five important things to consider.

You Need Four New Tires
If you have an all-wheel-drive or a four-wheel-drive vehicle, you should use the same diameter tires. You need four new tires to avoid damaging your differential. Remember, worn-out ones will have smaller diameters. Four new tires will make driving more efficient and more comfortable. 

Find Out If You Have “Staggered Tires”
In some vehicles, the rear tires are wider than the front, making them staggered. To find out if your tires are staggered, check the sidewall for the measurements. Please take note of the width, which is usually printed in millimeters (it would be something like 195 or 225 and in a string of numbers such as P225/55R18). If you find that your rear tires are larger, you need to purchase two wider rear ones.

Research On Highly-Rated Tires Beforehand
Always make an effort to do some research on the best-rated tires for your vehicle. Consumer Reports is a good site to start as it will give you a lot of options according to your tire size. If you don't know any options, you'll be stuck with just any kind or brand of tires available in a local shop. 

Front Tires Wear Faster - Rotate Your Tires
It's a fact that front tires wear faster compared to the rear tires as these are mostly used in braking and steering. If you drive a 4-wheeler, you still need to buy four new ones, even if the front is the only tire losing tread. The answer to this dilemma is to rotate your tires at least every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. As long as you don’t have staggered tires, a set of tires will last longer if you rotate them.

Conclusion
There's no problem with using fast tires, but those with higher speed numbers are pricey. That’s why you might need auto insurance to help you with your heavy auto spendings and maintenance.

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