You may not realize how much the right set of tires can improve the way you drive. Tires play an essential role in maintaining a smooth ride, keeping traction with the road, and giving you a safe and enjoyable commute. Yet, buying new tires can be an overwhelming and confusing task.
Thankfully, there are several different options available to you. We have a team at Lancaster Kia near York, PA, who can give you the advice you need to pick the right tires for your car, truck, or SUV. Here is a look at different types of tires and some ways you can find the best tires for your needs.
Winter Tires
There are four general tire categories. Winter tires are vital if you live in an area that experiences long, harsh winter weather conditions. These tires have better traction because they do not stiffen up in freezing temperatures. They are also suitable for driving in wet climates because the deep tire treads improve braking performance. You should consider purchasing winter tires to help you maintain a safe driving experience if you live in an area with challenging winter conditions.
Summer Tires
Summer tires deliver excellent traction and handling on hot, dry paved surfaces. These tires are also essential for drivers who have high-performance cars and enjoy pushing their vehicles to the limit. In addition, these tires are flexible and can grip the road for tight handling. However, summer tires will lose their flexibility in cold weather, so they do not work as well during the winter. Therefore, you will need to switch to winter tires if you live in an area that experiences snow and ice during the winter.
All-Season Tires
All-season tires are on most cars and SUVs sold today. These tires are suitable for driving in various road and weather conditions. Yet, these are not the best tires to have if you live in an area with harsh winter conditions. All-season tires are also not suitable for off-road or high-performance driving. On the other hand, these tires help to make your vehicle more fuel-efficient, so they are great for everyday commuting in subcompact and compact cars.
All-Terrain Tires
Trucks and many SUVs come with all-terrain tires. Many truck and SUV owners in York, PA, drive on pavement. Still, they may occasionally need to do some light to moderate off-road driving for work or fun. All-terrain tires have the flexibility for driving on pavement, and they have the durability for off-road driving. They have a louder sound when driving on pavement, and they do not provide the fuel economy of all-season tires. However, they are more capable of handling mild off-road driving challenges than winter, summer, or all-season tires.
Specialty Tires
Off-road and heavy-duty truck tires are two other types of tires. Off-road tires are often confused with all-terrain tires, but they are two different types of tires. Although you can drive off-road tires on pavement, they're perfect for off-road driving. These durable tires can get you over difficult obstacles and go through mud, sand, gravel, and water. Unfortunately, the heavy-duty construction of these tires is not the best for driving on pavement.
Heavy-duty work tires are designed to support heavy loads. They have deep treads for maximum traction and can have a payload capacity of several thousand pounds. They are versatile handling paved surfaces and durable enough for off-road driving.
Visit our dealership's service center in Lancaster, PA, when it's time for you to get new tires for your car, truck, or SUV. We have a wide selection of brands for you to choose from, and we have a team that can give you advice for the best set of tires for your vehicle.