Selecting Tires

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

Lance's Superior Auto Service 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: Oregon weather conditions, Wilsonville terrain, Wilsonville temperatures, etc.

Most new family vehicles in Oregon come with all-season tires. They can be used all year long and do pretty well in most Oregon 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 Wilsonville temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7.2 degrees Centigrade. In winter weather, you'll definitely experience better stopping and road-holding characteristics for Wilsonville vehicles than all-season tires. Dedicated summer tires enhance warm Oregon weather performance driving for Wilsonville .

If you drive off-road around Wilsonville, 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 Lance's Superior Auto Service 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 Lance's Superior Auto Service 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.

Lance's Superior Auto Service tire professionals help Wilsonville drivers with this automotive decision.

Give us a call.
Lance's Superior Auto Service
30775 SW Boones Ferry Rd
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
503.682.8522