| Tires are a vital part of vehicles. There is general | | | | run well under wet conditions. Wet tires are very |
| misconception that discount tires are of inferior | | | | useful if you live in regions where it rains often. |
| quality as compared to branded tires. Hence, | | | | While buying discount tires it is advisable that you |
| there is nothing wrong if you buy these tires to | | | | buy four season tires since these tires run well in |
| save money. You must consider following points | | | | all climatic conditions. |
| when you buy discount tires. | | | | |
| | | | | Speed Rating: |
| Things to consider while buying discount tires: | | | | |
| | | | | Very often people overlook this crucial factor |
| Tread life of the tire: | | | | while buying tires. The speed rating of tires |
| | | | | determines the maximum speed at which the |
| The tread life is the life term of the tire. The | | | | tires are safe. Speed ratings the tire is marked by |
| tread life of the tire determines the durability of | | | | different alphabets to indicate the top speed of |
| tires. Tire manufacturing companies estimate the | | | | the tire. Tires with lowest speed rating are |
| life term of the tire after it is test- driven. The | | | | marked with Q, while tires with highest speed |
| tire with higher tread life has longer durability. | | | | rating is marked V. If you are an adventure |
| Thus, while looking for discount tires you must | | | | sports lover and love to drive your car at top |
| buy a tire with higher tread life. | | | | speed, you must choose a set of discount tires |
| | | | | that is V marked. |
| Evaluate your driving habits and needs: | | | | |
| | | | | Low profile or High Profile: |
| While buying a set of discount tire you must keep | | | | |
| in mind your driving habits and needs. While buying | | | | Low profile tires look attracting but often these |
| discount tires you must wisely select a brand of | | | | attractive tires do not deliver performance and |
| tires that best suits your car and it should be | | | | are ineffective while enduring tough road |
| within your budget. | | | | conditions. Besides, low profile tires cause damage |
| | | | | to your wheels. High profile tires are designed to |
| Wet weather tires: | | | | endure tough road conditions and make your |
| | | | | drive smooth and safe. |
| Wet weather tires are tires designed specially to | | | | |