Ewers Garage, Inc.
18 East 4th Street, Milledgeville, IL 61051 815.225.7151
Question:
I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?
Ewers Garage, Inc. 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: IL weather conditions, Milledgeville terrain, Milledgeville temperatures, etc.
Most new family vehicles in IL come with all-season tires. They can be used all year long and do pretty well in most IL 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 Milledgeville temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7.2 degrees Centigrade. In winter weather, you'll definitely experience better stopping and road-holding characteristics for Milledgeville vehicles than all-season tires. Dedicated summer tires enhance warm IL weather performance driving for Milledgeville .
If you drive off-road around Milledgeville, 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 Ewers Garage, Inc. 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 Ewers Garage, Inc. 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.
Ewers Garage, Inc. tire professionals help Milledgeville drivers with this automotive decision.
Give us a call.
Ewers Garage, Inc.
18 East 4th Street
Milledgeville, IL 61051
815.225.7151