Buying summer tires: three practical tips

Finally, the warm weather is here. It's been a long winter and we're all looking forward to the return of the nice weather. For our vehicles, it also means the time of year to put away the winter tires and install the summer tires.

If it's time for you to replace the tires on your vehicle, here are three practical tips that will save you time and money.

The comments

Unless the tire you're after is a new product, others before you have tried it and used it over a long period of time. A little research on the Web will quickly turn up reports of tests that have been done. Better yet, you'll find reviews from users who live with the tires you're interested in. This may be the best argument you can make for a particular set of tires.

Balance

As you know, the climate in Quebec is very varied. The following summer will bring us extreme heat, not to mention significant temperature differences between the summer season and the spring and fall period when we can use summer tires. And that's not to mention all the rain you'll get. Therefore, think of a tire that will offer you a good balance, that is to say, performance in cooler weather, but also warmer, not to mention very efficient in the rain.

3 - Your habits

Finally, you should know that there are tires for all tastes. Those who like to drive in a more sporty way will find more grippy tires. If you spend your summer on the highway, you will opt for a more comfortable and quiet tire. In fact, before making a choice, it is essential to draw up a list of priorities and expectations that you have of a given tire. Then, of course, you can do some research on the Web, but you can also consult an expert in a dealership to get the right advice for your vehicle.