Investing in tires can definitely be bewildering. It’s so troublesome to understand how to get started, and specifically if you’re new to buying tires you probably don’t understand where to begin. I’m sure this resource will assist you buy your next group of tires. We wish we had a guide like this when we bought our first set of tires.

Step 1: What kind of tires do you currently have? Inspect the dimensions, name, model #’s etc… You can find most of that information on the sidewall of the tire itself. You might not understand it all at first, but that’s no problem. Be sure you jot it down on a piece of paper for reference though. You should also confirm that you actually need new tires.

Step 2: Call up our featured tire shop or the tire shop of your choice and say: Greetings, I currently drive a 1998 Honda Civic and I’m wondering what kind of tires you have in stock for that make and model? (substitute your make and model clearly) Ensure you’re ready to take down the information they give you, and jot down everything they tell you. Make sure you know the exact price including installation, and all you want to know about the tires. They might not volunteer the information but,get an idea of what the estimated mileage for the tire is. NOTE: Not all shops can tell you right off the bat what kind of tires to get for your car. That’s exactly why I had you copy down your current tire information. Give them this information instead and they should be able to help.

Step 3: Call around to a few other tire shops and compare the prices, mileage, and other factors of the tires.

Step 4: Based on the information, whittle your notes down to a few possible tires. Search Google for the name and model of each tire and find out what the customer reviews say. Read buyer blog posts, automotive magazines, just about anything on the topic will do.

Step 5: You’re now prepared to make a decision on tires for your vehicle.

We hope this guide is helpful for you. Did you learn something in your tire quest? Let us know in the comments! Thanks!

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