How to Pick the Best Tires for Your Car

Cars need new tires when the old ones start wearing out. However, with plenty of options on the market, it can be hard to choose which ones to purchase. Read on for our mini tire purchasing guide to help you pick the right tires for your vehicle.

Types of Tires

There are two main types of tires – all season tires and winter tires. While you can get away with all season tires in many parts of the world where its mild all year around, living in the North Vancouver region of British Columbia means you need to swap to winter tires when the weather gets cold. You can learn more about winter tires here. The short version is that winter tires are made of softer rubber and have deeper treads to give you a better grip on slippery icy roads.

Tire Sizes

It’s usually a good idea to stick to the same size of tires that your car originally came with. After all, your car was designed and engineered to be driven with a particular wheel size. Sticking to the same size means your driving experience will continue as it was meant to.

The size of tires you need is indicated by a series of numbers and letters. The first three digit number indicates the width of the tire in millimeters, the two digit number after the slash indicates the aspect ratio of the tire (or how high the sidewall is) while the final number indicates the radius of the tire. You’ll also see the letter ‘R’ on most tires today which means it’s a radial tire.

While you can change your tire size to enhance the performance of your car, you need to be aware of all the possible downsides of doing so. It can be a good idea to consult a tire expert in such a scenario before you actually make a purchase.

How often should you change your tires?

Apart from seasonally, you should change your tires according to manufacturer's instructions. The mileage tires will last is usually written on the tires following the word ‘Treadlife’. Good tires typically come with a treadlife warranty which means that you can get credit if your tires don’t last as long as they are supposed to.

Additionally, you need to have your tires rotated every six months or 10,000 kilometres so that there is even wear and tear on all of them.

At Vancouver Honda, we can supply manufacturer originals for every make and model of vehicle, with our expertise guaranteeing a perfect fit for long-lasting performance. Whether you need summer, winter, or all season tires, or want to upgrade the specs of your existing ones, our experts can help you choose the ones you need.

The Dilawri Tire Program also offers advantages like:

1. Two Year Tire Hazard Warranty - Our warranty offers free tire replacement for the first year, with the second year coverage pro-rated depending on tread depth and overall wear.

2. Two Year Tire Roadside Assistance - With our tire roadside assistance, you will receive free roadside towing to any Dilawri Dealership in BC up to 50km.

3. Tire Storage - We can take the hassle out of storing your winter or summer tires in our fully secure facilities at our dealership's service department at low seasonal rates.

Shop for your new tires today by ordering them online or drop by our dealership to see what we have on offer today!