GREENLEE'S PRO AUTO CARE
495 East Kiowa Ave Elizabeth CO 80107 303-646-2886
Question:
I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?
GREENLEE'S PRO AUTO CARE 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: COLORADO weather conditions, Elizabeth terrain, Elizabeth temperatures, etc.
Most new family vehicles in COLORADO come with all-season tires. They can be used all year long and do pretty well in most COLORADO 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 Elizabeth temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7.2 degrees Centigrade. In winter weather, you'll definitely experience better stopping and road-holding characteristics for Elizabeth vehicles than all-season tires. Dedicated summer tires enhance warm COLORADO weather performance driving for Elizabeth .
If you drive off-road around Elizabeth, 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 GREENLEE'S PRO AUTO CARE 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 GREENLEE'S PRO AUTO CARE 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.
GREENLEE'S PRO AUTO CARE tire professionals help Elizabeth drivers with this automotive decision.
Give us a call.
GREENLEE'S PRO AUTO CARE
495 East Kiowa Ave
Elizabeth, COLORADO 80107
303.646.2886
greenleesproautocare.napaautotools.com