Advice from the Michelin Man: Five Questions to Ask Tire Dealers

Posted: Apr 18, 2012
Author: Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

Selecting tires is a blend of art and science. Obviously, you first have to know the correct tire size, but an understanding of how you drive is equally important, as well as the conditions in which you drive. The “Michelin Man” says you must ask tire dealers the following five questions:

• Are my existing tires suitable for my vehicle?
• Tell me which tires are best suited to my budget and my driving habits.
• Can you give me prices on three different brands of tires?
• Do the new tires carry a mileage warranty?
• Are the tires made by a reputable manufacturer?

Why Buy Michelin?

Michelin puts the same care, quality and engineering into making passenger car tires as it does making championship racing car tires. The goal is to keep you safe behind the wheel while enjoying your driving experience.

Michelin’s innovations help conserve precious natural resources by decreasing fuel consumption and recycling old tires to make rail tracks, playground surfaces and new roads – all of which help the environment.

A Final Word from the Michelin Man – TIRE BLOWOUT

A tire blowout has to be one of the scariest moments on the road. However, with the right knowhow and technique, you can safely overcome rapid air loss or a full tire blowout. Go to this site, click on “Tire Blowouts” and watch the video. (Note that tire-explosive testing equipment was used, the driver is an expert and the video was shot at a professional course).

There’s lots of other information about tires from the Michelin Man on the same site.