Selecting Tires

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Question:
I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?

Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers Answer:
Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.

Function: This gets at what your needs are for new tires: WI weather conditions, APPLETON terrain, APPLETON temperatures, etc.

Most new family vehicles in WI come with all-season tires. They can be used all year long and do pretty well in most WI road conditions – but they aren't ideal at the extremes.

Winter tires have a more aggressive tread for handling snow and ice on roads, and they have a rubber compound that helps them have better traction as APPLETON temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7.2 degrees Centigrade. In winter weather, you'll definitely experience better stopping and road-holding characteristics for APPLETON vehicles than all-season tires. Dedicated summer tires enhance warm WI weather performance driving for APPLETON .

If you drive off-road around APPLETON, there is a wide spectrum of tires from all-terrain (a good mix of highway and off-road capability) to dedicated off-road tires.

The key is to discuss function with a Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers tire professional to get the type of tire, load rating, speed rating and wear rating you need.

Fit: The easiest thing is to purchase tires in the same size that were installed by the manufacturer. If you want a different size wheel or tire profile, be sure to work with your Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers service advisor so you can make sure that your new wheels and tires fit properly and don't rub in bumps or turns. It's also important to make sure that important safety systems like anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control aren't adversely affected by the new tire size (the computer may need to be recalibrated to make necessary adjustments).

Value: Note, I didn't say price. The tire that meets all your needs AND has the warranty and tread life you expect will not be the least expensive option – but it may well return the best value for your tire dollar.

Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers tire professionals help APPLETON drivers with this automotive decision.

Give us a call.

Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers
4100 W PROSPECT AVE
APPLETON, WI 54914
920.738.5660
www.vanzeelands.com