Tires

Invest in tires that will provide the best safety, style and optimal performance
By Niki Hampton, Freelance Journalist Self Employed Tires are a vital component of the functioning of your mode of transportation whether that be a car, truck or motorcycle. Not only are they functional and contribute to the safety of the vehicle, they can also be somewhat flashy and stylish. The right wheels and tires can make your motorcycle, car or truck stand out from the pack.

Finding the right tire sizes are important, followed by the style you like the best and a price that fits your budget. Whether you are shopping for motorcycle tires, car tires or truck tires, there is a brand and retailer for you.

1. Invest in good motorcycle tires for the ultimate in safety.

2. Purchase car tires for optimal functionality.

3. Buy hearty truck tires to withstand the rugged outdoors.

Invest in good motorcycle tires

Motorcycles are a good alternative for rugged, fuel efficient travel. The right tires will keep you safe and stylish. Know your tire size and motorcycle details before shopping around. Decide on the usage. If you are going to be commuting or street riding, consider Sportbike or Touring tires. If you are going off-road, get Motorcross, Dirt or Sand motorcycle tires. If you have a cruiser, there are tires specially designed for those long distance cruising trips.
Try:  The Motorcycle Superstore is a great source for motorcycle rims and tires of all kinds. If you aren't sure which tire is right for you, contact one of their motorcycle tire specialists for assistance. Motorcycle Accessories offers a large variety of motorcycle tires and accessories with an extensive search option including searches by bike, size or alphabetical listing. They also offer a tutorial that helps you find OEM sizes if you are unsure of the size of tire you need.

Purchase car tires

The tires on your car are one of the most important safety features you have working for you. If your tires become damaged, your life and those of your passengers could be in jeopardy. Radial tires are everyday, road-only tires. Performance tires are made for higher speeds, tighter turning and all around harder wear.
Try:  Discount Tire offers a large variety of wheels and tires. They have dealerships all over the U.S. and offer easy open credit accounts. They also have partnerships with many of the car tire manufacturers to offer rebates. Michelin Tires is one of the world's leading tire manufacturer and sells tires at dealers around the country. On their site you can input your car information and get recommendations instantly.

Buy hearty truck tires

Truck tires need to be tough and durable for rough terrain or heavy hauling. You need to first consider the workload you will be demanding of your truck. For work vehicles, or company trucks, consider the environment it will drive in every day. For road-only trucks, consider durability and style. Off-road tires and mud tires are both readily available for most any truck make and model.
Try:  Toyo Tires offers a wide variety of truck tires including commercial varieties and off-road tires. They offer a 500 mile offer--if you buy a set of their tires and after 500 miles are unsatisfied with them, return them to the dealer where you purchased them for a refund or replacement. Interco Tire Incorporated is known for their tough tires that specialize in tough terrain -- Swampers, Boggers and Irok tire lines.

• Keep tires at the optimal air pressure for the best fuel efficiency and highest level of safety.
• Unless you know the ropes, have them professionally mounted and balanced.
• Check the tread before long trips to make sure they are still safe for travel.