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When buying a new car, there are several things you pay special attention to: size, petrol consumption, color, maximum speed and the level of possible female interest it arouses (if you’re a man) or general attractiveness and overall looks (if you’re a woman). What most people do not, however, pay attention to are the tyres – they are taken for granted not only while purchasing a new vehicle, but even later, while maintaining your car. This is, of course, very wrong as the tyres are among things that need to be in the most perfect shape because, when it comes to transportation, safety comes first. Many will argue that taking adequate care of them requires too much money, so how can you reduce the cost of tyres?

Part One: Maintenance

If you want to live until eighty, you have to visit your doctors regularly, don’t you? The same logic applies when it comes to tyres – if you want to use them more than a month or two, you have to put in some work and check them from time to time. You can easily do these things alone, but if you notice anything wrong, don’t hesitate to call your local car service. It is, after all, a matter of safety!

What do you have to do? First of all, check if there’s enough pressure in the tyres. There’s a special instrument called a tyre-pressure gauge and you can find it at almost all gas stations. Use it from time to time, just to be sure that everything’s all right. Also, you can prevent deflation this way and avoid tyres becoming flat in the middle of the road. Finally, you should check if the tyres are damaged or are wearing off – this is a rather big problem, so call a professional if you notice something like this.

Part Two: Size

In case of car tyres, size does, in fact, matter a lot. Not all types of wheels can accommodate all sizes of tyres and if you don’t know exactly what you need, you can make a huge mistake. A wrong size won’t fit and will cause more problems. So, when buying new tyres for a car you’re already using, there’s no room for miscalculations. Luckily, there are so many options today and you can easily choose a suitable one in no time. You can also find a huge amount of options both online and in your local service and with experts ready to assist you in making the correct choice – the right size will surely reduce the expected costs.

Part Three: Second-Hand Warehouses

Although not everyone is comfortable with buying a used car tyre – you can’t know for sure where it’s been, how long it’s been used and what condition it’s in – this may be a great step towards a cost-efficient purchase. There is a debate regarding their safety, but nothing bad can happen to you if you carefully inspect the used tyre you’re about to buy or talk to a professional. Not all second-hand tyres are in bad shape and this option may come in handy when trying to save a few dollars.

Part Four: Drive!

Once you check your tyres, choose the appropriate size or replace them for new/newer ones, your vehicle will appreciate it and your wheels will be thankful. Driving on upgraded tyres feels like driving on a cloud and you will surely see the difference for the better in no time. Also, you’ll save some money, too.