Looking to purchase tires generally is bewildering. It’s so troublesome to know where to start, and specifically if you’re a first time tire buyer it’s doubtful you have a feel for the specifics of what you need. I hope this article will help you acquire your future set of tires. We wish we had a guide like this when we bought our first set of tires.
Step 1: Look at the tires currently on your car. Inspect the dimensions, name, model #’s etc… You can find most of that information on the sidewall of the tire itself. Don’t worry about understanding what it all means at this point. 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: Call up our featured tire shop or the tire shop of your choice and say: Hi, I own a 2006 Toyota Camry and I’m wondering what kind of tires you have in stock for that make and model? (rotate your make and model clearly) Grab something to write on, and jot down everything they say. Don’t hangup until you have the exact price including installation, and the detailed facts and figures on the tires. You might have to ask but,check out what the manufacture suggested mileage is. NOTE: Some shops will say they don’t know what kind of tires your car needs. 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: Get in touch with other tire shops in the area and compare what they tell you with the first shop you called.
Step 4: Based on the information, narrow your choices down to 2-3 potential tires. Type the name and model #’s into your favorite search engine and see what the experts say about each tire. Read reviews, trade blogs, just about anything on the topic will do.
Step 5: You’re all set, you’ve done your homework and are ready to make a tire purchase.
We hope this guide is helpful for you. Leave us a comment if you have something to add! Good Luck!
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