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Head into the showroom at any tire retailer and you will find a dizzying array of tire types, sizes, tread patterns and other variables that can have you turning right back around and heading the other way. The good news is a step-by-step approach to choosing the right tires for your car, truck or SUV with a little knowledge can make the process much simpler and give you great results.
The type of tire you need depends on what kind of vehicle you have, your driving style and the type of weather you must cope with in your area.
All Season Tires - Sometimes called Touring Tires, All Season Tires deliver good performance, handling and ride quality on dry, wet and moderately snowy roads. This is the most popular tire type and can be found on most four door sedans, wagons, small SUVs and sporty coupes. Choose All Season Tires for the most well rounded on-road performance.
Truck Tires - As the name suggests, these tires are typically found on trucks and large SUVs. Truck tires have aggressive tread and taller sidewalls to fit the size and use of large vehicles and are rated for carrying heavier loads. Truck tires are also rated for maximum load and towing. Choose Truck Tires for your light duty truck or large SUV if you are staying on the road most of the time.
Speed, Sport and Performance Tires - These tires are for aggressive performance and are rated for high speeds and sharp cornering. You will often find Speed, Sport and Performance tires as standard OEM straight from the factory on sports cars and sports sedans. This type of tire generally has a shorter effective life due to soft sticky rubber compounds which grab the road during aggressive driving. Choose this type of tire if you already have them on your car or want to upgrade your car's handling performance. Note: These tires are generally not as good on wet roads and are not rated for winter driving.
Off-Road Tires - If you plan to take your truck, SUV or 4WD vehicle through mud, deep snow, swamp or sand, Off-Road tires offer a significant improvement in traction with an open tread design that can dig deep and throw off mud and snow. These tires generally sacrifice some ride quality and quiet operation, so they are not for everyone.
Snow Tires - As the name implies, these tires offer ultimate winter weather handling and stability. They are typically found on cars and small SUVs during winter months and are traded off in the spring for a more appropriate fair weather tire. Plan on having two sets of wheels and tires unless you live in the tundra.
Speed Rating - Tires carry a letter rating for the top recommended speed from the manufacturer ranging from an L rating for very low-speed Off-Road Tires to Z rating for speeds in excess of 149mph. Check with your tire retailer to make sure the speed rating matches your driving style and your car's capabilities.
Treadwear Rating (UTQG Rating) - A code on each tire signifies the expected tread life and durability. It is expressed based on an index, with 100 being an average tire. A 200 rating indicates the tire is expected to last twice as long as the average tire, given normal driving conditions. Generally speaking, a higher number means longer life, but it can also mean a stiffer tread which can translate to a rough ride. This number is accompanied by a letter rating for heat dissipation and traction. An AA rating is the best, followed by A, B or C ratings denoting less capability. Try to choose an AA or A rated tire in both these categories.
Size - Changing the size of your tires is a tricky business. Your vehicle can only accommodate a certain range of sizes based on the wheel width, wheel diameter and body clearance when turning. Before you change your tire size from the manufacturer recommended size, consult with your local tire retailer.
Now that you know the basics, you can start to narrow down your options and have a more educated conversation with your tire retailer… which brings us to the final point. Your local tire store deals with tire and wheel questions every day. The best approach for choosing the right tire is to educate yourself and then seek their help and guidance to make a final choice. They can balance all of these variables, take note of your budget and help you purchase a tire which meets your goals and fits your price requirements.
The GOODYEAR FALL PROMOTION EVENT is a manufacturer’s online rebate. This is a consumer tire rebate event for select Goodyear tires. To qualify for this event, you must purchase your eligible tires between September 9, 2024 and the expiry date of December 31, 2024. One (1) rebate form per sales receipt/invoice. Limit one (1) online rebate per qualifying purchase, per visit. Limit four (4) rebates per individual consumer, per promotion period. Federal and provincial taxes are calculated on the selling price before the rebate. Minimum purchase of a set of four (4) tires is required to receive the full rebate amount. Rebates are also available per tire on a prorated basis with a minimum purchase of four (4) tires and a maximum purchase of six (6) tires per sales receipt/invoice. The consumer must submit the rebate form online along with a copy of the sales receipt/ invoice on or before January 31, 2025. Offer is only open to residents of Canada and is only valid for tire purchases from a participating Canadian retailer that operates a retail location in Canada. This rebate offer cannot be combined with any other Goodyear rebate offer. This is a consumer rebate that also applies to business-to-business purchases, excluding tires sold to national accounts, government accounts, P&R accounts, secondary supply points, other retailers or any other delivery for the account of Goodyear. All sales receipts/invoices submitted must include detailed product and customer sold-to information to be eligible for rebates. The participating retailer is solely responsible for determining the selling price of the tires without direction from Goodyear. Visit goodyear.ca or see a participating retailer for more details.
Aditional terms and conditions: Goodyear reserves the right to substitute a cheque of equal value in lieu of a Goodyear Prepaid Mastercard® or Virtual Account at its discretion. Fraudulent submissions will not be honoured and may be prosecuted. Goodyear is not responsible for non-complying rebate submissions. Non-complying rebate submissions will not be honoured, acknowledged or returned. Void where taxed, restricted or prohibited by law. All decisions made by Goodyear (or its authorized representatives) relating to the validity of any submissions are final and binding. This promotion is subject to all federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations. Retain copies of the materials you submit.
Tire rebate will be issued in the form of one (1) Goodyear Mastercard Prepaid Card or Virtual Account. Card/Virtual Account is issued by Peoples Trust Company under licence from Mastercard International. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Card can be used where Mastercard is accepted. Virtual Account can be used online or for phone/mail orders where Mastercard is accepted. Card/Virtual Account valid for up to six (6) months; unused funds will be forfeited after the valid thru date. Card terms and conditions apply.
2Service rebate: Offer valid with a minimum qualifying service addition. Minimum purchase of $150 required to get $50 rebate on qualifying service, including tire installation, parts and labour. Qualifying service purchase must be made with the purchase of a set of four (4) qualifying Goodyear tires from September 9, 2024 to the expiry date of December 31, 2024 and only at participating Canadian Goodyear Tire & Service Network retailers. Offer is only open to residents of Canada with mailing addresses in Canada. Tire purchase, shop supplies, disposal fees and taxes are excluded from this offer. Cannot be combined with other Goodyear service offers.
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