3 Questions To Ask Before Buying New Tires For Your Vehicle

Every vehicle owner faces the day when they have to buy new tires. If your time has come, you should ask the following questions before you actually buy those new tires.

How Long Will It Take to Install the Tires?

It's a good idea to find out how long it will take your service provider to install the new tires that you decide to purchase. Depending on the day and time that you want them installed, it could take as little as 15 minutes or as long as several hours. And if appointments aren't accepted, you'll probably have to work around a first-come, first-served basis.

So make sure you know what to expect before you buy your tires so you can plan to buy them and have them installed when you expect the waiting time to be acceptable. Otherwise, you may get stuck waiting a lot longer than you'd like when you do show up to have your old tires replaced.

What Kinds of Warranties Are Available?

It's also important to find out what kinds of warranties are available for the tires that you pick out. More than likely, they'll come with a basic manufacturer's warranty that covers malfunctions and defects. But if you want to make sure that you're financially protected if the tire blows out or becomes damaged in some way, you'll want to purchase an extended warranty for the tires if possible.

An extended warranty typically covers damage that develops that isn't a result of regular wear and tear. So you won't have to pay out of pocket to replace your tires if a problem arises before they're scheduled to be replaced again.

Is Rotating and Maintenance Offered?

Your tires will be balanced and rotated when they're initially installed, but both should be done again during regular maintenance time to ensure a smooth ride when you're on the road. And a professional tire inspection every once in awhile doesn't hurt if you want to get the most out of the tires before they have to be replaced. So ask your service provider whether balancing and other maintenance services are included in your tire purchase. If not, find out how much each service will cost you so you can properly plan your tire maintenance budget for the coming year or more.

Contact your local tire center to learn more about the tire options that are available to you and to have these questions answered before heading in to make your purchase.

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