Cheapest Discount Tires, Wheels and Rims

In Part 1 of this series, I explained tire size decoding. In this blog, I will explain the different types of tires and their pros and cons.

Tires are categorized by many different methods:

1. By Performance
   1. All Season tires
   2. Performance All Season tires
   3. Ultra High Performance All Season tires
2. By the Type of Vehicle they will be used on
   1. Passenger Tires
   2. Light Truck/SUV tires
3. Special Usage Category
   1. Snow/Winter tires
   2. Off-road tires (aka All Terrain tires or Mud tires)

Tire catogorgy by Performance

• All Season tires (aka All Weather tires)
  • Best For:
    • Most passenger vehicles (Most nnew vehicles are sold with all weather tires)
    • Year around good performance in all kinds of weather
    • Lowest tread wear
    • Decent traction
    • Most comfortable ride
    • Most economical (Prices
  • But …
    • No high controlled-handing for extremely wet or snowy roads
    • If you live in regions with very wet or snowy conditions, consider other tires
  • Cost
    • Typically between $30 to $90 per wheel
  • Available for
    • Tire size 13, 14 and 15 inches
    • For Passanger and light truck/SUV vehicles
• Performance All-Season Tires
  • Best for
    • Better handling for wet and snowy surfaces
    • Lose some ride comfort to get better traction
  • But …
    • Since softer material is used to get better traction, tread wear is higher
    • Somewhat less comfortable ride
  • Cost
    • $50 to $140 per wheel
  • Available for
    • Tire size 15, 16 and 17 inches
    • For Passanger and light truck/SUV vehicles
• Ultra High Performance All Season tires
  • Best for
    • Sports car and other high performance vehicles
    • Greatest control and handling, best cornering
    • Increased speed rating
    • Summer conditions
  • But …
    • They have the quickest tread wear
    • Not designed to be used in very wet and snowy conditions
      People typically switch to all season or winter tires during winter months
  • Cost
    • $80 to $180
    • If your wheel rims are small, you may have extra cost of replacing them as well
  • Available for
    • Tire sizes 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 inches
    • For Passanger and light truck/SUV vehicles

Tire Category by the Type of Vehicle they will be used on

• Passenger Tires
  • Designed to be used with cars, minivans and other passenger vehicles
  • Designed for ride comfort, low noise, low trade-wear
  • For driving in paved surfaces on highways and cities
• Light Truck/SUV tires
  • Designed to be used with SUV’s, pick up trucks and off-road vehicles
  • Designed for heavier load capacity
  • Can withstand more demanding environmental conditions
  • A must if your vehicle is used for towing or hauling

Tire Special Usage Category

• Snow/Winter tires
  • Designed for maximum braking performance and traction on ice, snow and wet roads
  • Made with special material that can keep it pliable even in extreme cold temperatures
  • In many states you do not need tire chains if you have snow tires on your vehicle
• Off-road tires (aka All Terrain tires or Mud Tires)
  • Designed for use on roads, dirt, gravel, grass, mud, rough terrain
  • Big, wide treads to ensure the tire does not get stuck in mud
  • Typically come in bigger sizes to give higher clearance for your vehicle
  • Sturdy construction to reduce flat tires or structural damage

There you have it! Now you can but tires online or offline like an expert.

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