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Tire Buying

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A special thanks to KXAS NBC5 in Fort Worth, Texas for inspiring this and all of the Tire pages.

"Who make the best tire?"  Well that is a matter of opinion and preference. There are many tire manufactures that make very good tires.  Not always the highest priced tire is the best.  Over the years I have found that most new tires will perform the same regardless of the brand name. 

With that said, some are better than others. 

1. Goodyear.  Used as original equipment on many new trucks and some cars.  An outstanding tire but can be a little pricey.

2. General - Used as original equipment on many new trucks and some cars.  Also a very good tire.

3. Michelin - used as original equipment on many new trucks and some cars. Very good performance.

4. Uniroyal - very good tire.

5. Bridgestone/Firestone - they have taken some hits over the years (especially,  the problem with Ford Explorers in very warm climates) other than that if you follow the load recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer, you should not have problems. (The true story on the Ford Firestone tire problem has YET to come out!)

6. Kelly - A good tire, just do not ask Dave about them.

"When should I buy tires?"  Well, when you need them.  But truly for long tire life you should buy them when the temperature is cool (below 60F or 16C).  The reason for this is so that the tires have time to adjust and are not adjusting in hot weather.  New tires that are exposed to heat will cause uneven tire wear and can crack long before they should.

After 600 miles or 1000 kilometers, you should have your new tires rebalanced.  Reason for this is it takes time for those new tires to adjust to the road and driving conditions. Doing this will give you more tire life than if you do not.

In the Air Cooled VW world, it is unnecessary to buy an expensive tire for a daily driver.  See Tire Speed ratings page for what speed rating your tires can be.

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