Low-Profile Tires: The 2025 Hottest Upgrade Your Car Deserves? Low-profiles have lower aspect ratios (a ratio of a tire’s width to height) than regular tires. They have a sleek, sporty look but also improve handling, braking, and cornering—essential for performance driving. A larger contact patch provides better grip on dry, paved roads, and with larger […]
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Used Tires Tread: Everything You Need to Know
Used tires tread can be up to 90%, but the average is 6-8/32”. Tires in good condition should have a minimum of 6/32” to be useful, or 4/32” if the tire is 13-14”. The average legal minimum tread depth is 2/32”, but driving becomes unsafe with such a tread. Besides, most dealerships require at least […]
An Ultimate Guide to Buying Tires: What to Look for
When buying tires, you should look for the following things: Tire code. DOT code. UTQG code. The type of tire. Fuel economy. Warranty. Noise.
How Often You Should Buy New Tires for Car
The rule of thumb is to buy new tires for car every 6 years, after every 40,000 miles, or when the tire is damaged beyond repair. The operable age of any tire can be shorter or longer, depending on your driving style, climate, and tire maintenance provided. Regardless, no tire should be used if it’s […]
Why Not Buy Used Tires: Things to Be Aware Of
There are at least 7 reasons why not buy used tires:
Why Buy Used Tires: A Way to Save Money and Help the Environment
There are 3 good reasons to buy used tires: They are cheaper They can be in good condition It is environment-friendly.