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Where do YOU get your tires? : r/MechanicAdvice
Main Post: Where do YOU get your tires? : r/MechanicAdvice
LPT: NEVER, I repeat, NEVER buy cheap tires for your car!
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As a person who is closely linked to the car industry my number one advice is never to buy cheap tires. I am not saying buy the best tires in the market but buy tires from brands with a great reputation and also good reviews.
Take into account that the only thing in contact with the ground is your 4 tires. It doesn't matter how good you drive, how much horsepower you have, or how powerful your brakes are, if you have bad tires then don't expect much from them. Also, in wet conditions having a good tread pattern is important to evacuate the water from the tire.
So there is my advice, if you need to replace the tires in your car and would like to stay alive or uninjured then spending some extra money is worth it
Top Comment: I didn’t even know tires came in cheap.
What tire brand should I have? : r/askcarguys
Main Post: What tire brand should I have? : r/askcarguys
How much difference do tires make?
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My ‘21 Elantra has 13k miles and the Continental tires are already in need of replacing soon (5/32”).
My partner recommended getting cheap walmart tires: Goodyear Reliant $90/ea.
I want the Michelin CrossClimate 2 from Costco, roughly double the price.
I value dry/wet traction and road comfort, but this is my first car and i don’t know if spending so much for tires is worth it for an economy car. There’s also the issue of why my front tires wore out so fast..
What do you guys think?
Top Comment: If you're someone who is bothered by issues with road noise and handling, spending more on a quality tire is worth it. I am, so I notice and appreciate the difference-- for example, Hondas I've owned have had great steering so I've bought tires that were a bit more performance oriented to enhance that. On my partner's Prius, we have fuel efficient tires that ride comfortably and are long wearing. On the other hand, I have family members who buy cheap, noisy Chinese tires and don't really care. The issue with the front tires could be one of a few things. Sometimes cars are sold with tires that wear out very quickly, even from major brands. There are websites saying that original tires are made of softer (i.e. faster wearing) rubber. My Accord ate its OEM tires in a few months of gentle highway driving; I was worried it was a tire-eater but subsequent tires have lasted a long time. The other possibilities are that your driving conditions are harder on tires (urban driving, harder accelerating and breaking, fast cornering) or that your front wheels are out of alignment. A new car should be aligned, but it could have been thrown off by a pothole or something.
Need help shopping for tires. What do I look for in a tire?
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I’m in central FL. I’m driving a 2003 Toyota Avalon xls. Just a regular old car.
This is my first time shopping for tires.
I’m a hermit. So I don’t really go outside unless it’s absolutely necessary, since everything I need can be done at home. I will typically drive once or twice a week. However in areas where I have to drive, I need to drive as long as 45 minutes and back. It does get hot year round.
I’m not asking for recommendations for a specific brand but I’d like to know what to look for in a tire because this isn’t something I can cheap out on. I want tires that last long, the best warranty to look for. What should I look for in a high quality tire? Tires that can handle rain and wet roads are extremely important to me. I’m not concerned about winter driving as Florida doesn’t really snow.
Top Comment: Thanks for posting on r/MechanicAdvice ! Please review the rules . Asking about a second opinion (ie "Is the shop trying to fleece me?"), please read through CJM8515's post on the subject. and remember to please post the year/make/model of the vehicle you are working on. Post's about bodywork, accident damage, paint, dent/ding, questions it belongs in r/Autobody r/AutoBodyRepair/ or r/Diyautobody/ Tire questions check out https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/comments/k9ll55/can_your_tire_be_repaired/ . If you dont have a question and you're just showing off it belongs in r/Justrolledintotheshop Insurance/total loss questions go in r/insurance This is an automated reply I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.
Car tires
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I know tires aren't for life but I'm still looking for the best tires I can get. I have a 2010 Honda Accord. Mainly highway driving. I live in the Southern US so snow a non factor.
What are the best brands, models, etc, you would all recommend?
Thanks
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IMO, the best tires are usually not the ones that last the longest. To make tires last a really long time, you're usually giving up traction, especially on anything that isn't dry, smooth pavement. And if you don't drive a ton of miles, you'd end up replacing them due to age before they wear out anyway.
Being that you live in a non-snowy climate, I'd aim for a performance all season or a mild summer tire (although the summers shouldn't be used below about 30* if that's a factor).
The slightly more performance oriented tires still last well (as long as you stay away from aggressive performance tires), they tend to feel nicer and more responsive on the road, they have more grip (especially on wet pavement), etc. Even if you don't drive the car hard enough to really care about the extra grip, it still gives you that much more stopping / turning ability in an "oh shit" situation that can be the difference between just barely avoiding an accident and becoming part of it.
YSK how to choose tires for your car
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There are many different types of tires out there, and multiple tread patterns. Each one serves a different purpose and some might not be right for your car. This graph is handy: https://visual.ly/community/Infographics/how/guide-choosing-right-tires-your-truck-or-suv
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Former tire store owner and ASE technician here. It is very important to inflate your vehicles tires by what the manufacturer recommends. The inflation table will change for different size rim and tire applications that are not factory equipped. Just because a tire will give a max inflation size on the sidewall you have to think that tire is made to fit hundreds of different vehicle types that have different weights, steering, and suspension. Most inflation tables for factory sizes can be found in the driver side door area when opened or refer to the owners manual. Be safe out there.
Edit: Just wanted to add that some vehicles will run different inlation pressure front and read. Like some mercedes are 29 to 32. Some trucks take 80 psi in the rear and so on. As you increase the vehicle load you usually increase the tire pressure so they would handle a heavier weight.