When you own a vehicle, at some point you'll have to purchase new tires for it. This doesn't have to be as hard as it seems, even if you're not familiar with automotive parts. These tips will help you make the proper selection with relative ease: 

Have Current Tires Inspected First 

Before you dive headfirst into this automotive purchase, it's worth having the current tires on your vehicle inspected. After all, you may still be able to get some miles out of them and hold off on this purchase, at least temporarily.

Start by checking the tread. Get a penny and insert it into a groove of the tread. If the head is completely covered, you still have plenty of tread to drive safe. You should also inspect the overall condition of your tires. Make sure they're not warped or severely damaged. If you don't want to carry out this inspection, you can always take your vehicle to a tire repair shop.

Get the Right Size

If you indeed need new tires, it's important to get the right size; otherwise, you'll run into a bevy of installation issues. So that you don't have this headache, see what size your current tires are.

Finding out this information is relatively easy. There should be figures on the side of each tire -- write these down. They will help guide you to the perfect size for the new set. You can also just hand these figures over to your local tire dealers and they'll take care of the rest.

Assess Tire Type 

There are many different types of tires you can have installed on your vehicle today. Which type you get will depend on what type of driving you plan on doing and where you live. For example, if you live in a climate that's snowy and cold, you'll want winter tires that are designed to hold up in these extreme environments.

If you have a truck and like going on dirt roads, off-road tires will suffice. They come with extra tread to help you grip these rugged terrains. There are also performance tires, which are usually wide to help you grip the road better. Choose a type that is compatible with how and where you drive.

Tires are not meant to last forever, and as such you'll need to buy a new set for your vehicle sometime. As long as you take certain precautions and know what to look for in the beginning, you shouldn't run into any major issues. 

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