Purchasing Dirt Tires - What To Consider For
The "185" is simply telling you the width of the tire in millimeters. On the door jamb of your car, there is a sticker that should tell you the size of the tires that the factory put on your car. Using this, you should never have to guess in millimeters how wide your tires should be.
Check the condition of first by checking the tread depth. This lets you know the condition and if you need new ones. In order to drive decently on roads covered with snow the depth should be 4.8mm.
You can also check with local repair shops that sell part time jobs. These places will likely only take the tires if they are in good shape, but most repair shops know how to repair flat tires and make them usable again. Before you begin negotiating a price, visit the shop to find out what they typically sell a similar sized used tire for, and use that number as your negotiating point.
When you buy your fleet, you'll probably get an owner's manual (or twelve). Check out the section about tires to see what rating you'll need. There should be a range; for best performance, stay in the middle ground of the range. Don't buy tires that are rated on the high or low end.
When you have finally set your eyes on what you think is the perfect tire, you need to check the dealer's authenticity first before buying. You also need to make sure that you are not going to be fooled or scammed. The sellers should have a good reputation and, preferably, they should have a lot of experience that has been built by plenty of years in the tire business.
There are rumors circulating that settling for used truck tires mean settling for something with inferior quality. This is not true. Do not be swayed by this false notion. These are cheap tires, yes; but inferior? Only when you buy them from unreliable sources. It is true that there are some dealers that sell substandard and cheap tires that are no longer safe to be used in any type of vehicle. And this is very dangerous because mounting substandard products can harm not only the driver and passengers of the truck but also the other commuters and pedestrians.
Find your tire size. For this all you need to do is look at the side of your current tire. You will see something that looks like 235/70R16 or 155/65R13. Copy this number down to look up your tire. For some vehicles you can actually just shop by your vehicle's make and model and the online retailer will know the standard sizing. Be aware however that some vehicles are produced with multiple tire specifications so you can not always rely on the retailer to supply the size for you. Give it a try if you are not near your vehicle but your best bet is to just note the size from the tires on your vehicle.
