Everything You Need to Know When Buying Car Tyres

Buying car tyres is probably the last thing car owners anticipate. This could be due to the high costs involved and the confusion of selecting the right tyre for your car. Your car tyres are probably the most important part of the car, especially in relation to safety, but most people never bother about them until when it is too late. The four rubber pads are the only components that hold your car firmly on the road supporting its load. They also move the vehicle back and forth and also protects you from road imperfections.

Car service centre UAE experts know that choosing the right car tyres and doing regular inspection is very important. This enhances your safety, saves on fuel costs, provides good handling and comfort, as well as enables stopping the car even on bad road conditions. Although car tyres are important, walking to a showroom or auto repair store to buy car tyres is never a simple task for many people. With a wide range of brands, prices and composition to choose from, it can get overwhelming when you have no idea of where to start or what to check. Different car brands including MICHELIN, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Dunlop and Nexen come in different sizes, styles and construction. It is upon you to decide the right option for your car.

Tips for Buying Vehicle Tyres
Your car tyres wear out with time mainly due the friction, as well as the rubber being exposed to oxygen. The very first step when buying new car tyres is to identify the need for a new one. Inspect all the tyres for tread wear, cracks on the sidewalls, bulging or discolouration. These are signs that you need new tyres. You may also need tyre replacement if the tyres are 10+ years old, even when they seem to be in good shape.
It is also important to check for other faults that could cause your tyres to wear and tear. Wheel alignment and suspension problems may lead to uneven tread wear on the tyres. Computerized auto care services in Dubai can help you to identify such issues and fix them before fitting new car tyres. A brake pad change service can also help to preserve your tyres.

You should also check whether the tyres have balanced pressure to ensure safety and comfort on road. Nitrogen filling in tyres is highly recommended since the inert gas doesn’t escape through rubber or change the pressure due to heat. This means your tyre pressure will remain stable for long. Constant tyre pressure saves fuel and minimizes tyre maintenance costs.

Interpret the Tyre Code
All car tyres have a standardized code written on the sidewall that specifies the size, speed rating and other descriptions. An example of the code is LT 255/65R 15 95H M+S where ‘LT’ means light trucks to show the purpose of the tyre, if you find ‘P’ it means the tyre is for passengers. First 3 digits ‘255’ indicates the tyre width in mm, next two digits indicates the height to width ratio known as aspect ratio, followed by a letter which denotes the construction ‘R’ in this case means radial construction. The next 2 digits represent the wheel diameter, the tyre load index and then the speed rating.

Select the Best Store
This should be based on your proximity, price and warranty. You can also choose the brand with promotion offers or the best warranty.

Get a Professional to Fit the Tires
Most car break maintenance Dubai technicians can help you fit your new car tyres.
You can talk to us when you need tyre replacement services or other vehicle repair and maintenance services.