Follow This Checklist Before Buying New Car Tires

Automotive tires wear out relatively quickly, and to make them last longer, manufacturers recommend tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,000 miles of driving. Tire rotation can uncover major tread loss problems. At HM Motor Works , when we spot significant tread loss, we immediately inform you. This information usually provides some time before you need to replace the tires, but sometimes, significant damage wears the thread so thin that you need to replace them immediately. A tread wear to 3/32 inch indicates a need for new tires, but so does age and mileage. Tires aged six to 10 years need replacing. That typically translates to about 50,000 driving miles. If your vehicle’s odometer passes the 50K mark, call us for an appointment.

CONSIDER WEATHER AND CLIMATE WHEN BUYING NEW TIRES

While in some states, a driver can simply purchase one set of tires to use all year, New Hampshire differs. The state’s climate includes heavy snow and ice each winter and muggy summers each year. That diversity in weather conditions results in radically different driving conditions throughout the seasons, which requires two sets of tires for a vehicle. According to Car and Driver , winter tires, once called snow tires, provide deeper treads that offer more traction than any other choice. In road tests conducted by Car and Driver, a two-wheel-drive vehicle with winter tires experienced better traction than a four-wheel-drive vehicle with summer or all-season tires.

CHECK YOUR VEHICLE’S OWNERS MANUAL FOR SPECIFICATIONS

With the knowledge that, in New Hampshire, you’ll need a set of all-season/summer tires and a set of winter tires, consult your owner’s manual for the statistical information regarding the tire size used on your car, truck, SUV, van, or minivan. Also, look up the speed rating for tires for your vehicle. For the best results, choose the same size tires the vehicle came off of the manufacturing line wearing.

DECIDE BETWEEN GRAND TOURING OR HIGH-PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON TIRES

While winter tires come in only one format, all-season tires provide options. You can pick grand touring all-season tires or high-performance all-season tires. The tires designed for touring provide a more comfortable ride, but the performance tires common on sports cars offer improved handling. Both types work well in spring, summer, and fall weather conditions.

CONTACT US TODAY TO FIND THE RIGHT TIRES FOR YOUR VEHICLE



Don’t guess which set of tires your vehicle needs. Let our experts help you choose the tires that best suit your vehicle, typical driving conditions, and the season so you can remain safer on the road. Devote a little time to research and comparison shopping so you spend your tire budget wisely and place the best-suited tires on your vehicle. Call HM Motor Works today at (603) 881-7755 to set an appointment for your tire consultation.

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