Knowing When To Buy New Tires Is As Important As Buying The Right Tires.
How do I know when to buy new tires? Surprisingly, this is a common question we hear at Next Tires, asked by car and truck owners, all over the world. Many people truly don’t know when they should consider investing in new tires, if their tires are too worn to be safe, and what tires they should actually buy. Often the most important question to the customer when finally deciding to purchase new tires is, “How long will my tires last before I need to purchase new tires?” Next Tires is here to help.
Here are a few tips to help you decide when your car is in need of new tires:
Tip #1: First, we must understand the importance of a tires tread and why the tread is there in the first place. It serves a very important function in the drivability of your car. The tread forces water, snow, and other loose debris, out from under the tire as you drive. This allows the tire to make contact with the road, providing you with greater control of your vehicle, in a variety of conditions. When your tread is worn down, you may have reduced control of your vehicle, which can lead to an accident.
Tip #2: Now knowing the importance of a tires tread, we must measure the tread depth to determine if your tires are (still) safe for driving or if buying a new set of tires is the safest option. The average new tires have approximately 10/32nds of tread, though the tread depth of a particular tire depends on the type of tire and its intended use. Some tire professionals recommend replacing tires with less than 4/32nds of tread. Tires with 2/32nds of tread or less are considered, in many states, to be legally worn (out) and unsafe for repair. At this point replacement is (always) recommended. So how do we measure tread depth? This may be done using a few simple tools. Use the Tread Wear Indicator Guide provided below to help determine your tread depth and tire replacement needs.
Tool #1: A tire tread tool measures the depth of a tires tread, usually in 32nds of and inch. You may purchase a tire tread gauge at most auto parts stores, or online, for a few dollars. So, how do you know when to replace the tires you have? Place the tool in a groove in the tread, in order to measure the depth of the groove. In most states, your tires are considered legally worn and in need of replacement with 2/32nds of tread or less. You should consult your tire manufacturer’s website to learn what tread depth you should have for your tires to be safe.
Tool #2: Another simple trick is to take a penny and turn it so that Abe Lincoln’s head is upside down. Insert the penny into the groove of the tread, and if the tread reaches the top of Lincoln’s head, then your tires are considered safe to drive on, while anything below the top of Lincoln’s head should be replaced.
Tool #3: Most tires come with tread wear indicators or bars molded into the tire. If your tires come equipped with tread wear indicators, you will find them located at the bottom of the tread grooves in several places around the tire. When these bars are visibly flush with the adjoining ribs the tire has no more than 2/32nds of tread remaining. This is an indication the tire should be replaced.
Now that you know how to tell when the tread is low enough to warrant replacing the tires, where do you buy them? You can always go to your local tire store and pay top dollar for tires. However, you will probably find that you can buy the exact same tires online for a lot less money. Here are a few tips for purchasing tires and wheels online.
First, don’t assume that the cheapest price is always the best. Some of these online merchants will sell almost anything they can to earn a few dollars. Select a tire merchant who carries name brand tires, like Kumho, Nexen, Nitto, Pirelli, Toyo, and other recognizable and reputable tire brands. These are trusted names in the tire industry, and an authorized dealer is a good sign of someone who knows their product.
Second, prior to tire shopping, sites like Next Tires will help you determine what type of tire your vehicle needs. You may have a four wheel drive truck, and you don’t want to mistakenly order street tires for a Nissan Sentra, just because you got a few numbers wrong on the tire size. If you have a four wheel drive truck, you want a top quality tire that can handle off-road driving, as well as highway miles. Here is where knowing your tire brands will help. Nitto, Buckshot, and Super Swamper are all popular names for the off-road enthusiast. Knowing the benefits of and investing in a trusted brand, like Nitto tires, is a major bonus to those who are serious about off-roading.
Four wheel driving and off-roading takes a toll on your truck and your truck tires. Keep in mind, not all four wheel drive tires are meant for highway use, as the tread will break down more rapidly if used on the road for highway driving, rather than off. Next Tires is here to help you know exactly what your tire is designed for, before you purchase it. This will help you in the long run, so you won’t be replacing tires 6 months down the road, because you accidentally bought the wrong tires.
You no longer have to ask, “How long will my tires last, before I need to purchase new tires,” because you can check the tread yourself. You have some tips for purchasing tires and wheels online, and now you understand the benefits of investing in respected brands and their tires. Now, you’re ready to go shopping.
At Next Tires, we know that shopping for tires can be a hassle, so we’ve simplified the process. You no longer have to go to the tire store and wait for a tire mechanic to be finished with a customer in order to get his help to select your next set of tires. Now you can browse our online selection from the comfort of your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
From wherever you are, you can order tires and have them shipped to you, all without leaving the comfort of your home. We know life is complicated, and we are happy to help make online tire buying simple, saving you money and time in the process.
Call Us at 1-800-360-5459. We’re here to help! You can also email us at support@nexttires.com. For a limited time, shop our new tires for sale and Save w/ Free Shipping and the Next Tires Risk Free Guarantee.** We look forward to speaking with and helping you with your next tires!
