Buying tires generally is confusing. It’s so difficult to understand where to get started, and especially if you’re a first time tire buyer you might not know where to begin. I know this asset will aid you buy your future set of tires. We wish we had a guide like this when we bought our first set of tires.

Step 1: What kind of tires do you currently have? Inspect the volume, brand, model #’s etc… You can find most of that information on the sidewall of the tire itself. If you don’t understand what it all means, that’s ok. Be sure you jot it down on a piece of paper for reference though. Also make sure you actually need new tires.

Step 2: Put in a call to your favorite tire shop or one near by and say: Hello, I’m the owner of a 2003 Honda Civic and I’m wondering what kind of tires you have in stock for that make and model? (replace your make and model naturally) Make sure you have pen and paper handy, and jot down exactly what they tell you. Get the exact pricing information inclusive of installation, and all you want to know about the tires. If they don’t tell you,check out the mileage the manufacture expects for the specific tire. NOTE: Some shops will say they don’t know what kind of tires your car needs. That’s exactly why I had you copy down your current tire information. Now they should have no trouble giving you the info you need.

Step 3: Compare what you found at the first shop with a few other tire shops in the area.

Step 4: With all this information in hand, whittle your notes down to a few possible tires. Type the name and model #’s into your favorite search engine and see what people are saying about each tire. Read customer comments, automotive magazines, anything you can find.

Step 5: You’re now prepared to make a decision on tires for your vehicle.

We really hope this guide helped you in some way. Leave us a comment if you have something to add! Best Wishes!

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