- Why should I keep my tires inflated?
Low tires cause the tire to wear faster.
Furthermore, tires inflated to the proper level consume less gas because the engine must work harder to power the car forward. Imagine riding your bike with poorly inflated tires up a hill... it is not easy, is it? The same basic premise can be related to under-inflated tires. - Can I just replace one or two tires at a time?
Yes you can. However, you should always put the new tires on the rear axle - not the drive-wheel position as many believe. If you put the new tires on the drive-wheel position then you are more likely to oversteer and fish tail or swing out around corners. - How can I tell if I need new tires?
The penny test is the standard. Simply place a penny with Lincoln's head towards the tread. If you can see his entire head then it is time to replace the tires. - What type of tires should I get?
Well, this is obviously a difficult one.
For most people an all-season tire will be best as it provides a good combination of traction on both wet and dry conditions as well as light snow. For those that live in snowier regions you may want to consider two sets of tires and rotate on a better winter tire during the heavier snowfall months. - Why do people rotate their tires? Should I?
Yes, you should rotate your tires.
No car is perfectly balances and thus each tire is supporting a different amount of weight.
This unequal distribution of weight causes the tires to wear differently. Rotating your tires will extend their overall lifespan.
