Find out how to choose the right tires before buying!
After you have found out the recommended tire size for your car, you can start choosing the tires of the required type and class. For more references, check out: most fuel efficient tires
So what should you consider when choosing your tires?
Driving and driving style.
Weather. Why is this important to consider?
The tires you choose should provide reliable grip and driving in all weather and road conditions: heat, rain, snow, ice, asphalt, concrete, soil, grass, mud, etc.
Therefore, first of all, tires are divided according to seasonality: winter, summer, all-season.
Within the season
Summer tires are recommended for use in an ambient temperature range of 7˚ Celsius and above.
Winter tires, respectively, from 7 Celsius and below.
Tire performance will vary based on weather and road conditions.
It is optimal to have 2 sets of tires: winter, summer.
All-season are recommended for use as a universal solution in countries with milder climates. In conditions of harsh winters, heat, heavy rainfall in the off-season - the declared characteristics of all-season rubber will not be enough for the safety of driving.
All-season tires should be considered only in cases where the budget does not allow having more than one set of tires and, again, very carefully approach the issue of choice, not chasing a low price.
Read more about the advantages, operating features of winter, summer, all-season tires here.
What roads will you be driving on?
After determining the season, further choice will depend on the expected operating conditions.
Urban roads, highways, gravel roads and more - each type of surface requires specific characteristics of the tires.
So what should you consider when choosing your tires?
- The weather conditions under which you will most often have to drive.
- The type of road on which you drive the majority of your vehicle travel.
Driving and driving style.
Weather. Why is this important to consider?
The tires you choose should provide reliable grip and driving in all weather and road conditions: heat, rain, snow, ice, asphalt, concrete, soil, grass, mud, etc.
Therefore, first of all, tires are divided according to seasonality: winter, summer, all-season.
Within the season
Summer tires are recommended for use in an ambient temperature range of 7˚ Celsius and above.
Winter tires, respectively, from 7 Celsius and below.
Tire performance will vary based on weather and road conditions.
It is optimal to have 2 sets of tires: winter, summer.
All-season are recommended for use as a universal solution in countries with milder climates. In conditions of harsh winters, heat, heavy rainfall in the off-season - the declared characteristics of all-season rubber will not be enough for the safety of driving.
All-season tires should be considered only in cases where the budget does not allow having more than one set of tires and, again, very carefully approach the issue of choice, not chasing a low price.
Read more about the advantages, operating features of winter, summer, all-season tires here.
What roads will you be driving on?
After determining the season, further choice will depend on the expected operating conditions.
Urban roads, highways, gravel roads and more - each type of surface requires specific characteristics of the tires.
Urban Roads:
Choose tires with optimal braking performance on wet and dry asphalt.
Pay attention to the tire mileage indicators! Constant city trips mean numerous stops, starting off at traffic lights, crossings. Choose tires with high mileage.
Fuel economy. Remember that 1/5 of your gas tank is fuel consumption, which is directly related to the fuel efficiency of your tires. The lower the rolling resistance values, the lower the fuel consumption of the car.
Expressways and highways: The defining qualities here will be handling, comfort, safety .
Braking Distance at High Speeds - For maximum safety, choose tires that provide optimal braking distances on dry, wet surfaces.
Comfort - for long journeys, choose a rubber that provides comfort in terms of noise and vibration levels.
Handling - Choose a rubber that provides excellent grip, stability.
What is your driving style?
To make a car trip enjoyable, you should definitely take into account the driving style inherent in you (if you are driving yourself) or the driver of your car. Including for security reasons.
How to find out the recommended standard size?
If you prefer an aggressive driving style: high speeds, sharp maneuvering on the road, controlled drifts, and other elements from the arsenal of extreme driving, pay attention to the selection of tires with high speed, load and rolling resistance indices. Typically this will be a low wide profile, aggressive symmetrically or asymmetrically directed tread pattern. These tires will provide you with maximum steering precision during maneuvers or cornering and excellent directional stability. In this case, you have to put up with hard suspension work, high noise levels, and increased fuel consumption.
Choose tires with optimal braking performance on wet and dry asphalt.
Pay attention to the tire mileage indicators! Constant city trips mean numerous stops, starting off at traffic lights, crossings. Choose tires with high mileage.
Fuel economy. Remember that 1/5 of your gas tank is fuel consumption, which is directly related to the fuel efficiency of your tires. The lower the rolling resistance values, the lower the fuel consumption of the car.
Expressways and highways: The defining qualities here will be handling, comfort, safety .
Braking Distance at High Speeds - For maximum safety, choose tires that provide optimal braking distances on dry, wet surfaces.
Comfort - for long journeys, choose a rubber that provides comfort in terms of noise and vibration levels.
Handling - Choose a rubber that provides excellent grip, stability.
What is your driving style?
To make a car trip enjoyable, you should definitely take into account the driving style inherent in you (if you are driving yourself) or the driver of your car. Including for security reasons.
How to find out the recommended standard size?
If you prefer an aggressive driving style: high speeds, sharp maneuvering on the road, controlled drifts, and other elements from the arsenal of extreme driving, pay attention to the selection of tires with high speed, load and rolling resistance indices. Typically this will be a low wide profile, aggressive symmetrically or asymmetrically directed tread pattern. These tires will provide you with maximum steering precision during maneuvers or cornering and excellent directional stability. In this case, you have to put up with hard suspension work, high noise levels, and increased fuel consumption.