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There are a few things that you need to do when looking at purchasing tires for your vehicle. This article looks at the main points to remember.

Requirements
You need to confidently know what you are looking for in a tire, otherwise it is easy to get confused. By this I mean are you looking for a high performance tire that demands outstanding traction in wet weather or are you looking for a safe, high mileage tire that will fit your family station wagon and not break the bank. I recommend that you forget retreads altogether - don't even consider them.

Size
Sizing of tires can get very confusing, make sure you write down ALL the numbers related to the size of the tires on your car as well as the speed rating. EG 225/60 HR15

225 - this is the width of the tire
60 - this is the profile (as a percentage of the width)
H - this is the speed rating of the tire - H = 210 km/h (don't buy a tire with a lower rating than your current tires.)
15 - this is the size in inches of your wheels

Some metric tires have different ways of measuring parts of the tires, however to avoid confusion what we have written here will cover 95% of the tires out there - check with your tire professional or mechanic if you are unsure.

Pricing
Prices can vary a lot from shop to shop - you also need to check that the price includes fitting/balancing and any applicable taxes. Wheel Alignment is NOT normally included in the price of a tire so you need to check this out as well, its recommended to get this done when purchasing new tires so that your tread does not get worn out prematurely.

Technical Jargon
Don't let salespeople bamboozle you with technical jargon, just ask them to explain themselves in simple language - remember not everyone is a tire nut!

If you have any questions you can ask them by submitting a comment to this article.