FAQ About Tires, Brought to You by Goodyear

Posted: May 30, 2012
Author: Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

It’s imperative to replace worn tires to ensure your safety and maximize the enjoyment of driving.

When tires provide optimal traction, the car handles well and you get a reliable, smooth ride. To resolve any concerns or questions that you may have about tires, let’s take a brief look at some FAQs from Goodyear – a leading tire manufacturer.

When Do I Need New Tires?

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What Should I Look For in New Tires?

Buy tires that have excelled in tests for hydroplaning resistance, handling and braking.

Let rolling resistance, noise, comfort, ride and tread help you to narrow down your choice of tires. (Goodyear’s comparative tests show that a manufacturer’s warranty does not always indicate just how well a tire will wear. Nevertheless, the warranty does provide an estimate, so don’t disregard this information.)

When choosing tires, take into account where you live, terrain issues and weather conditions to ensure that your performance expectations are met.

What Is the Difference Between Winter Tires and All-Season Tires?

Friction is the key to good traction, but this can be deceptive in different weather conditions. Winter tires are designed to stay pliable and soft at cold temperatures so they can deform and re-conform to irregularities on icy surfaces to provide better grip.

All-season tires help to provide good traction in snowy and wet conditions. The sidewalls are reinforced to keep the treads on the road. In addition, there are tiny grooves with interlocking edges that provide improved grip while turning on wet roads.