If you own a car, you know that swapping tires is a regular point of your Honda service maintenance, but choosing the right type of tires can be confusing, because there is such a wide selection of sizes and prices.
It’s a good idea to check your Honda maintenance schedule to know when to replace your tires and why. Wish to learn how to choose the right tires for your car? Keep reading.
A good place to start when it comes to purchasing tires, is to consider buying the same ones that came on your Honda.
The easiest option, if you like the way the car rides and handles, is to buy the original equipment; this means the tires your car came with from the manufacturer.
You know they will be a good fit because the tires were designed for your car. To find out which tires came with your Honda, all you have to do is look into your car’s owners manual or ask your Honda Service Centre.
Now if you want to change the ride characteristics of your car, you will need to do a more detailed research.
To know the size of tires that fits your car, you need to locate a placard on the driver’s side door, in there you will read something like, P215/65R15. These numbers and letters tell the tire width, the height and the diameter. Usually, your new tires should match this size.
It’s easy to find your tire size, just enter the year, make and model of your car, and you will find a list of tires that match the size and will work for your Honda. Then you can compare tire reviews and prices.
Remember to choose tires that are not only the right size, but that also optimize the car’s handling and braking ability. Each year, Honda Accident Repair Centres are full of cars with tire-related crashes.
Make sure to look for tires that reduce road noise and provide a comfortable ride. However, only a few brands of tires are developed specifically for your car. These brands were chosen to fit the personality of your car.
Don’t begin shopping for your tires until they are dangerously worn. Remember through either age, use or the decomposition of the tires rubber, the tread will become less effective at gripping the road over time.
Experts suggest that tires of five years or older should receive yearly inspection from your Honda qualified mechanics. Tire rubber decomposes over time, especially if left in the heat or extreme weather.
If you tires are 5 years or older, you should replace them immediately.
You too can check out your car’s tires, if you find hairline fractures, this indicates the tire is older. If these fractures are present along the sidewall of a tire, you should replace them as soon as possible.
Remember pop, tear, or deflate, tires put you at risk of an accident or injury.
Yes, it’s important to go for the correct tire size. However, you should also consider other factors, such as weather, road conditions and typical mileage. There are mainly four types of tires:
The best place to buy your tires is at Honda’s Body and Paint Services, they have a full service mechanical shop and their tires inventory features options from all major brands.
Now you know how to choose your Honda’s tires, all you need to do is decide the type of tires for your driving needs and have them installed.
