Ruckman's Truck Center
5510 Industrial Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 260.483.1151
Question:
I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?
Ruckman's Truck Center 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: IN weather conditions, Fort Wayne terrain, Fort Wayne temperatures, etc.
Most new family vehicles in IN come with all-season tires. They can be used all year long and do pretty well in most IN 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 Fort Wayne temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7.2 degrees Centigrade. In winter weather, you'll definitely experience better stopping and road-holding characteristics for Fort Wayne vehicles than all-season tires. Dedicated summer tires enhance warm IN weather performance driving for Fort Wayne .
If you drive off-road around Fort Wayne, 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 Ruckman's Truck Center 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 Ruckman's Truck Center 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.
Ruckman's Truck Center tire professionals help Fort Wayne drivers with this automotive decision.
Give us a call.
Ruckman's Truck Center
5510 Industrial Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
260.483.1151