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What to Know Before Buying New Tires

What to Know Before Buying New Tires

Every driver will have to replace their tires at least once in their lifetime. While most people dread doing it because of its cost, it must be done to stay safe on the road. To make the entire process a little easier, we wanted to offer you some things to think about before making this considerable investment. Below is a quick and easy guide to finding, buying, and maintaining a new set of tires.   Do you know how to determine whether you need new tires? The tire tread is the best indicator. You can measure your tire's tread depth using an old penny or by looking at the tread wear indicators built into most tires. If your tread is less than 2/32 of an inch, it is time to replace them.   Knowing who to buy your tires from is the next step, and it can be quite challenging. The first option that comes to mind for most people is their car dealer, but they are often the most expensive place to get your tires. You will have better luck going to a trusted tire retailer or a ... read more