Tires 2000

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

Tires 2000 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: MI weather conditions, Caledonia terrain, Caledonia temperatures, etc.

Most new family vehicles in MI come with all-season tires. They can be used all year long and do pretty well in most MI 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 Caledonia temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7.2 degrees Centigrade. In winter weather, you'll definitely experience better stopping and road-holding characteristics for Caledonia vehicles than all-season tires. Dedicated summer tires enhance warm MI weather performance driving for Caledonia .

If you drive off-road around Caledonia, 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 Tires 2000 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 Tires 2000 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.

Tires 2000 tire professionals help Caledonia drivers with this automotive decision.

Give us a call.
Tires 2000
9595 Cherry Valley Ave
Caledonia, MI 49316
616.891.3550

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