Tread Carefully! How to Choose The Right Tire for your Nashville Auto

Tire "health" is a key element of safe driving, no matter what the weather's like. If tread depth is 1/16 inch or less, they need replacing. If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, a tire store might recommend replacing all four at once. While this is not a legal requirement, it does ensure a better match and safer, smoother driving.

Of course, whether you're replacing one or more, tire quality and endurance varies considerably by price and brand. For the best trade-off between quality and cost, all-season tires with a 50,000 mile rating are a good choice. When comparing your options, remember to check if fitting and balancing will cost extra. Some stores may charge for optionally using nitrogen to inflate tires, but there's little evidence this produces any significant benefit.

The New York Times owned ConsumerSearch site has lots of useful tire-buying information at http://www.consumersearch.com/tires