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Buying tires can be bewildering. It's hard to know how to get started, and especially if you haven't bought tires before you might not know what you're looking for. We're sure this source will help you buy your next set of tires. This is the information we would give to our kids if they asked how to buy tires.
Step 1: Look at the tires currently on your car. Check the volume, name, model #'s etc... All this information is easily read off the sidewall of the tire. You might not understand it all at first, but that's no problem. Be sure you jot it down on a piece of paper for reference though. Are you sure you need new tires? Be sure to check for that.
Step 2: Put in a call to your favorite tire shop or one near by and say: Hi, I own a 2003 Chevy Equinox and I'm wondering what kind of tires you have in stock for that make and model? (substitute your make and model obviously) Ensure you're ready to take down the information they give you, and jot down everything they say. Get the exact pricing information including installation, and the detailed facts and figures on the tires. They might not volunteer the information but, get an idea of what the estimated mileage for the tire is. NOTE: There are shops that won't be able to tell you what tires fit your vehicle. Good thing you have all the details of your current tires. Give them this information instead and they should be able to help.
Step 3: Call around to a few other tire shops and compare the prices, mileage, and other factors of the tires.
Step 4: With all this information in hand, get you list down to three tires that would work for you. Look up the details of your tire possibilities in a search engine and see what people are saying about each tire. Read reviews, consumer reports, anything you can find.
Step 5: You're all set, you've done your homework and are ready to make a tire purchase.
We hope this guide is helpful for you. If you learn something you'd like to share during your tire purchase please leave a comment so others can learn as well. Thanks!
Step 1: Look at the tires currently on your car. Check the volume, name, model #'s etc... All this information is easily read off the sidewall of the tire. You might not understand it all at first, but that's no problem. Be sure you jot it down on a piece of paper for reference though. Are you sure you need new tires? Be sure to check for that.
Step 2: Put in a call to your favorite tire shop or one near by and say: Hi, I own a 2003 Chevy Equinox and I'm wondering what kind of tires you have in stock for that make and model? (substitute your make and model obviously) Ensure you're ready to take down the information they give you, and jot down everything they say. Get the exact pricing information including installation, and the detailed facts and figures on the tires. They might not volunteer the information but, get an idea of what the estimated mileage for the tire is. NOTE: There are shops that won't be able to tell you what tires fit your vehicle. Good thing you have all the details of your current tires. Give them this information instead and they should be able to help.
Step 3: Call around to a few other tire shops and compare the prices, mileage, and other factors of the tires.
Step 4: With all this information in hand, get you list down to three tires that would work for you. Look up the details of your tire possibilities in a search engine and see what people are saying about each tire. Read reviews, consumer reports, anything you can find.
Step 5: You're all set, you've done your homework and are ready to make a tire purchase.
We hope this guide is helpful for you. If you learn something you'd like to share during your tire purchase please leave a comment so others can learn as well. Thanks!
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