All tires wear out. Even good ones. Most consumers purchase tires quickly without thinking about the different characteristics unique to each type of tire, and then get stuck with tires that aren't the best match for their vehicle and driving habits.

The tires you choose today are a critical factor in the quality of your overall driving experience--and you'll live with that choice for several years. Whatever type of vehicle you drive, tires make a big difference in how your vehicle feels, and how it handles. Tires affect your braking, your comfort, even your fuel economy. Purchasing tires is a decision that should not be made without doing some homework.

First decide on what category of tire you think you will need--Highway, All Season, Snow, Performance or All-Season Performance--based on your vehicle and driving habits. Start asking some questions. Do you like your old tires? Does it snow regularly where you live? Does it rain a lot? Do you do mostly highway or city driving? The more questions you ask the easier it will be to pick a tire type.

Buy the right size tire. All the tire technology in the world won't help you if you buy the wrong size tires. Appropriate tire size for your car can be found in the owner's manual or on a placard located somewhere in your vehicle, usually on the door section, door post, glove box, or fuel door of vehicle. Your Evans Tire Expert can help you determine the right tire for your vehicle.

Learn how to read a tire's sidewall. The sides of tires contain a wealth of information about the performance characteristics of the tire.

When tire shopping, it's important to keep in mind the difference between the lowest price and the best value. As a consumer, finding the highest quality tire that will fulfill your specific needs at the most competitive price should be the ultimate goal. Not buying the cheapest tires. Which usually turn out to be that. Cheap tires.

All our tires for your car, SUVs and light trucks include a pro-rated warranty. See store for details.

Consider factors such as load-carrying capacity of the tire, as well as traction, treadwear and temperature grades (also known as the Uniform Tire Quality Grade System). Your Discount/Evans dealer can help.

Also ask about our Life of the Tire Service Agreement warranty plan available.

Don't overlook looking at the tires. Do you like the way they look? Do they go with your car? Cosmetics are an important criteria.

Anyone who follows these basic guidelines is ahead of the game when shopping for tires and most importantly will end up with a set of tires that will keep them driving comfortably for years.