I need to buy new tires for my car, a 98 Civic. The tires i have now are completely bald but i'm not too knowledgeable about cars and i don't know how to go about getting them (plus i don't want to get ripped off or coerced into buying something i don't need). Fisrt, if i go to a place like sears or firestone do i need an appointment (because i'd want them to install them too) or do i just show up? Also, what would a good tire be for driving in Houston? What are some reliable tires, etc? Basically, i'm completely clueless when it come to my car and need some feedback on tires.
2006-08-26 13:10:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get a high mileage warranty on the tires........50,000 or more. Make sure to have them balanced and ask that the lug nuts be torqued on. No appointment needed, just show up. Tires for you Civic shouldn't cost much at all. You'll probably get by for a little more than $100.
2006-08-26 13:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extremely cheap tires for sale are not a good idea. Tire failures at high speeds can cause some serious damage to your care and you. New cars usually come with tires that are rated way beyond the speeds you will be going. If your rarely get over 70 miles an hour on the interstate then you can get less expensive tires. Go to a reputable tire dealer and have him give you a good price on the exact tire you need. The more you wait the more the price will go up. Tires are made from oil. Anyhow you want good tires with good tread especially with winter approaching. There are lesser known brands that are good tires. Continental Tires are probably the best for the price.
2016-03-19 10:30:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't mess around when it comes to tires. Many companies make them, but few actually do the development necessary to improve a previous design.
Go to www.tirerack.com and enter in all the information about your car. There you will get a good idea who makes the best match for your car.
As a 35+ year mechanic, I will tell you that every vehicle I own runs on Bridgestone tires. You may have to go to a Firestone dealer to buy them, and they may be a bit more expensive than what you will find at a discount outlet, but I'm confident that you will be happy with the purchase as well as the longevity they provide.
2006-08-26 16:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by manic mechanic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I need to buy new tires for my car, a 98 Civic. The tires i have now are completely bald but i'm not too knowledgeable about cars and i don't know how to go about getting them (plus i don't want to get ripped off or coerced into buying something i don't need). Fisrt, if i go to a...
2015-08-07 20:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always gotten incredible miles from Perrellei or Michelin. You will be replacing cheap tires in 15 to 20,000 miles. Tires are one of the most important parts of your car - bald tires are just plain dangerous. If you are a member at a Sam's or Costco they are inexpensive and reliable. You can check prices on the web for most of the major outlets. Be sure to price the total cost of installation for comparison - you will probably find that aspect to be the deciding factor.
Good luck - oh, check consumer reports on-line for tire recommendations.
2006-08-26 13:22:38 · answer #5 · answered by probslvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get any brand that will fit your car from Sam's Club. You will save more money on the good quality tires from Sam's than you will spend on the membership. Plus you will get good road hazard waranty stuff with the tires.
2006-08-26 13:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your tires size
Look on Saturday or Sunday newspaper for good deals on tires for the size your car use
check and compare !!!!
All the tires are approved by the department of transportation, which ones to chose, it will depend on your budget
all the shops or stores who sell tires, they will install it for you, most of the time free, check it out and good luck !!!!
2006-08-26 13:21:12 · answer #7 · answered by Dr George N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen!! GO to reputable business, they'll know exactly what tires to install. MAKE sure to have them balanced!!!!
2006-08-26 13:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get michelline 4 season tires.There the best!Actully for me and a lot of other people i know if you want to drive in all 4 seasons without changing tires.Also the quality is good too!I drove on a tire for about 5 years already without changing them.
2006-08-26 13:16:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firestones and Michellins are both good tires. And yest, you do need an appointment at most tire places.
2006-08-26 13:54:01 · answer #10 · answered by HULK RULES!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋