Shopping For Summer Tires For Your Car or Truck

Spring has finally sprung and it is time to go shopping for summer tires for your car or truck. The snow and ice is finally gone and it is time to upgrade your tires for better gas mileage, performance, and a smoother, quieter ride while cruising down the highway. Where do you start? What are some things that you should consider when buying summer tires?

The first thing to consider when buying summer tires is the tread design of the tire. That bulky, rugged, tread pattern was great for deep snow but now it is time for something that will run a little quieter. If you are buying tires for a truck you may still want an aggressive tread pattern for off-road or muddy conditions on the farm.

If you live in a rainy climate zone the you should look for a tire that has excellent water expulsion characteristics. A good indicator of this is a tread pattern that is somewhat "V" shaped. The "V" acts like a funnel and directs the rain water to the outer edge of the tire. These are mono-directional tires so be sure to mount them in the proper direction of rotation. Not to worry, your tire dealer will be fully aware of the perils of mounting your tires backwards.

If your drive a sports car or muscle car it is time to mount the soft compound summer tires for high speed handling and navigating corners. The down side of the softer compounds can be accelerated wear. But who cares? You bought that hot rod for a reason.

If the budget is tight, you may even want to consider an all season tire. The tread design on all weather tires is a hybrid of winter and summer treads. An all season tire features fairly deep and rugged tread profile for snow. Yet the shape of the tread has smoother transitions for a quieter ride on dry pavement.

If you already have all season tires on your vehicle, let spring be your prompt to rotate your tires. Inspect your tires for damage and tread depth. If the tread depth is only 2/32" buy new tires today. At 3/32" you can squeak by a couple more weeks, if all else is well. If the remaining tread is 4/32" proceed with the rotation and you may make it through the summer; depending on your driving habits and the mileage you drive each week.

Good luck in your search for new spring and summer tires!

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