Chickasaw Garage
41 W Franklin St, CHICKASAW, OH 45826 419.925.4329

Selecting Tires

Last Updated: Apr 30, 2019

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Question:
I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?

Chickasaw Garage Answer:
Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.

Function: This gets at what your needs are for new tires: OH weather conditions, CHICKASAW terrain, CHICKASAW temperatures, etc.

Most new family vehicles in OH come with all-season tires. They can be used all year long and do pretty well in most OH road conditions – but they aren't ideal at the extremes.

Winter tires have a more aggressive tread for handling snow and ice on roads, and they have a rubber compound that helps them have better traction as CHICKASAW temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7.2 degrees Centigrade. In winter weather, you'll definitely experience better stopping and road-holding characteristics for CHICKASAW vehicles than all-season tires. Dedicated summer tires enhance warm OH weather performance driving for CHICKASAW .

If you drive off-road around CHICKASAW, there is a wide spectrum of tires from all-terrain (a good mix of highway and off-road capability) to dedicated off-road tires.

The key is to discuss function with a Chickasaw Garage tire professional to get the type of tire, load rating, speed rating and wear rating you need.

Fit: The easiest thing is to purchase tires in the same size that were installed by the manufacturer. If you want a different size wheel or tire profile, be sure to work with your Chickasaw Garage service advisor so you can make sure that your new wheels and tires fit properly and don't rub in bumps or turns. It's also important to make sure that important safety systems like anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control aren't adversely affected by the new tire size (the computer may need to be recalibrated to make necessary adjustments).

Value: Note, I didn't say price. The tire that meets all your needs AND has the warranty and tread life you expect will not be the least expensive option – but it may well return the best value for your tire dollar.

Chickasaw Garage tire professionals help CHICKASAW drivers with this automotive decision.

Give us a call.

Chickasaw Garage
41 W Franklin St
CHICKASAW, OH 45826
419.925.4329
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