How to choose the right tires?

If you are shopping for things for your car, you might be more worried about the mirrors, the signal lights, your headlights, and even your doors. But you might not be aware about how important your tires are to your car. Basically, your car goes nowhere without tires; pick the wrong ones, and you are headed down a pretty dangerous road. Shopping for tires is exactly like shopping for shoes: you need to get your car the exact fit, but the tire has to rest comfortably without making your tire lose its grip on the road. There are many factors that go into considering what the right tires are for your car, so as you go around and scout for the perfect fit, take note of these seven tips that will put you on your way to choosing the right tire. First, get your vocabulary right before you even head to the tire store. In particular, take note of the three Ts of tire quality. The traction index is the ability of your tires to stop a car as it rolls on wet pavement.  more