Investing in tires is almost always difficult to understand. It’s so difficult to understand how to get started, and particularly if you haven’t bought tires before it’s doubtful you have a feel for the specifics of what you need. I know this article will aid you acquire your next group of tires. This is the information we would give to our kids if they asked how to buy tires.

Step 1: Closely examine the tires you have on your car at this time. Inspect the volume, type, model #’s etc… All this information is easily read off the sidewall of the tire. You might not understand it all at first, but that’s no problem. Just write it all down so you have the info at hand. Are you sure you need new tires? Be sure to check for that.

Step 2: Place a call to your favorite tire shop and say: Hi, I own a 2003 Toyota Camry and I’d like to see what you have in stock that would fit my car? (substitute your make and model clearly) Ensure you’re ready to take down the information they give you, and jot down everything they say. Don’t hangup until you have the exact price inclusive of installation, and the detailed facts and figures on the tires. They might not volunteer the information but,check out the mileage the manufacture expects for the specific tire. NOTE: Some shops will say they don’t know what kind of tires your car needs. That’s exactly why I had you copy down your current tire information. Give them this information instead and they should be able to help.

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: Now that you’ve got some solid information, narrow your choices down to 2-3 potential tires. Search Google for the name and model of each tire and see what people are saying about each tire. Read customer comments, 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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