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Buying
new tyres ranks pretty far down on
the list of things most people want to do with their time and money,
right next to replacing a failed water heater. While you might
overspend on your next water heater, at least there will be a flow of
warm water to wash the pain away.  
 
Not
so with tyres. A poor choice of replacement rubber will haunt you
every driving day for the next three to six years. The wrong tyres
will pound your neck, assault you with constant whining, cause your
beloved sporty car to handle worse than a pickup, or scare you
witless when it rains. Plus, buying new rubber is intimidating for
the unprepared: tyres appear identical. Each manufacturer claims all
its tyres are superlative in every area. All cost more than you'd
budgeted, which was "nothing." And newer vehicles require
replacement components for their tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).  
 
But
this process doesn't have to be so painful. These are our simple tips
to make the tyre-buying experience a little better.  
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(Not
sure whether it's time to replace the tyres? There's no consensus
among car- and tyremakers on acceptable tyre life, but keep a close
eye on tyres that have been on a vehicle, used as a spare, or stored
in a hot or sunny location for more than six years. For a tyre's
"born on" date, check the sidewall for an alphanumeric
series that begins with "DOT." The last four digits are the
week and year the tyre was made: "1209" means the tyre was
built in the 12th week of 2009.)  
 
When
you try to replace your tyres with the same model that came on the
car, you might run into sticker shock—original equipment tyres can
be expensive. However, car makers offer every vehicle with at least
two brands of tyres. Some Web surfing will reveal the alternate
brand. Keep in mind, though, that tyres developed for a different
trim level of your vehicle likely will be very different from those
on your model. The tyres for the sporty edition will ride harsher and
have little traction in snow. If you want to save money by putting
tyres from the base model on your sporty version, they may make it
handle like, well, the base model.  
 
You'll
also need to take tyre life into account. If you drive a sporty car,
20,000 miles is about all you can expect. Short tyre longevity is one
of the prices you pay for driving a vehicle with power and handling
once reserved for full-on race cars. Today, even conservative
cars, crossovers, and sport utility vehicles boast horsepower once unmatched by
ultrahigh-performance cars. In addition, safety, comfort, and
entertainment features have added hundreds of pounds to the average
vehicle. Unleashing those extra horses—and stopping and turning all
that weight—takes its toll on tyres.  
 
If
your original equipment tyres are not available, both online tyre
stores and the tyre manufacturer will suggest reasonable facsimiles.
They will not duplicate your experience exactly, but simply having
new tyres, much like a fresh hair style, will likely overcome the
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There's
hope for those who are unhappy with the way their car rides or
handles. The trend of large-diameter wheels and low-profile tyres has
many accidental performance buyers complaining about ride comfort. A
switch from ultrahigh-performance tyres to those labeled "grand
touring" or "touring" might soften the ride a bit.
Check the consumer reviews at online tyre sellers. Know that the
change unavoidably will make handling less precise and reduce
grip.  
 
It's
easier if you want more performance from your car: Switch from the
original all-season tyres to
summer ones (or, as they should be called, three-season tyres).
They'll provide a lot more grip, wet or dry, at the expense of a
harsher ride and no traction in the snow.  
 
The
most important rule: Do your research before you show up. Your trip
to the tyre store will be far less intimidating if you first assess
your situation and budget, and then spend an evening surfing the
sites of tyre manufacturers, online tyre sellers, and especially your
local tyre store.  
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