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Tires are sometimes overlooked when it comes to the performance of your vehicle, but they are crucial to how well a vehicle handles on the road. So what does performance mean? Directional stability, noise levels, ride harshness, stopping distance wet and dry, longevity, wear patterns and rolling resistance. If you see a cheaper deal on tires it is hard not to jump at the chance to save money. However, that decision might end up costing you more in the long run in reduced fuel efficiency, safety, increased maintenance costs, the tires may wear quicker, etc. What tire sellers may not tell you is that the tires you are purchasing may not be the best fit for your vehicle’s performance and your use.

You can relate tires to shoes. There are many different types of shoes, shapes, styles, and quality. You would not run a marathon in a pair of dress shoes no matter the comfort or price of the shoe. The same concept should be applied to tires on a vehicle. While driving, tires are the only contact your vehicle has with the road, and they will have influences on driver control, ability to stop, the accuracy of turns, and how smooth, quiet ride and overall value.

Often times, you don’t know much about a tire’s quality and/or how they will affect your vehicle performance. High quality tires may cost more, but they can last significantly longer than budget tires, and help your vehicle consume less fuel. But will they eventually save you money in the long run? Tires are very use and need specific. That said a vehicle used in a lot of around town driving may actually be better off with a cheaper tire which will perform or last longer than a much more expensive tire. As tires are a very expensive purchase its important to do a consultation with true tire professionals to help make that decision. There is one question you need to ask yourself: did you like the old tires? If you did then put the same class and grade of tire back on. If you didn’t then its time to get some help in this unfamiliar and uncomfortable decision. If you did like the old tires but find them extremely expensive there may be other options available. If you are questioning the price of tires for your vehicle and want an opinion as to which tires would benefit your vehicles optimal performance, stop in at FTS Automotive Center! Or give us a call at (928) 343-9430 and talk to a true expert in the field!

Here at FTS Automotive, we do not have thousands of tires on our shelves because our experts want to make sure we provide our customers with the best options and value based on customer needs. For these or any other automotive needs contact FTS Automotive Center at (928) 343-9430. Thank you!