Questions to Ask When Choosing Tyres for Your Car

Many of us wait until the last minute to buy new car tyres, which makes us make a hasty choice. Either we stick with what we know and use the same original equipment tyres again, we trust what our tyre fitter tells us to do, or we choose the cheapest option. We should probably give our decision a little more thought and choose something that fits our driving style, our car, and our budget, but what do you need to think about?  

Driving Style 

Do you drive slowly and carefully, or do you like to take corners faster in your high-performance car? Tires for a high-performance car should also be high-performance, and you should look for ones that turn well. 

Where do you spend most of your time driving? Is it mostly driving on winding country roads or mostly on highways? On country roads, you need tyres that focus on maneuverability and stopping distances, but on the highway, you probably want to look for better rolling resistance and fuel efficiency. 

Do you live in a city or a small village in the country? Since city tyres stop and start a lot, the distance they take to stop is very important. 

And how is the weather? Does it rain a lot or does it stay dry and sunny for a long time (you're lucky!)? If it rains a lot, you should look into all-season tyres, winter tyres, or other tyres that work well in the rain. Check out the new EU tyre labels to see how far you have to stop when it's wet. You are advised to get in touch with the professionals for Tyre Shop in places like Seven Hills. 

Your Car/Truck 

What tyres came with your model when it was made, and do they meet your driving needs? If you don't know what the original equipment tyres are, check your manual or ask your tyre fitter. 

Your Finances 

Even though you do get what you pay for, shopping around can save you a lot of money, even on the most expensive brands of tyres. No matter how much money you have, it's worth your time to look around for the best tyres you can afford. Your tyres are the only part of your car that touches the road, which makes them pretty important. 

It takes time to think about all of these things and then shops around for tyres. Instead of waiting until your tyres are almost worn out or you get a flat and have to decide quickly, why not choose your next set of tyres now? Write down the type of tyre you want and the brands you like and keep them in the glove box. Then look around to find out where the best places are to buy them. So, if you ever need new tyres, you will already know what to look for and where to look. 

Wheel balancers make it easy and quick to put on tyres the right way. 

It is very important to get the balance right on your tyres. If the wheels aren't balanced, the car will shake, making it uncomfortable to drive. This can also cause the suspension to wear out, which means more expensive trips to the shop. The first sign that the car's balance is off is that the steering shakes when the car is going fast. 

A wheel balancer machine is the best way to do this the right way. The machine turns the tyre and wheel together and automatically figures out how much the balancing counterweight weighs and where it should be placed. There are many different kinds of machines that are good for different things. 

Smaller cars and motorcycles work well with smaller tools. These can be turned on and off by hand and are a low-cost option for bike shops. There are slightly more advanced machines that turn automatically at hand speed, so you don't need a guard and it takes up less space if you don't have much room. 

The machines that cost the most and are the most advanced are all automated. You can choose from weights that have already been programmed so that the wheel is automatically perfectly balanced. These are better for shops that sell tyres. Even more advanced versions of these wheel balancers can show results on colour VDU screens and printers. Some of them have a weight placement arm that makes testing and control easier. 

There are, of course, machines for heavy goods vehicles that are even bigger. For commercial vehicles, these are usually something that only specialised tyre shops have. They use pneumatic lifts to raise the height of the shaft, which makes it easier and safer. You can get in touch with our team for Tyres Shop Seven Hills.

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