How to Buy Pickup Tires
Buying tires for your pickup truck isn't the same as buying tires for your car. Pickup trucks do jobs that cars can't, and their tires must be able to do things car tires don't have to. So before you go out and buy your new pickup tires, take a little time and make sure you are getting the right ones.
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Instructions
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Decide how many tires you need. If you're replacing all four tires, there's no decision to be made. But if you had a flat tire and just need one new tire, you should check the other three tires for wear in case they all need replaced.
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Know the size of the tires you need. You can find the size can be found on your old tire's sidewall. It will appear in this format: P### / ##R## (reference 1).
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Consider the way you utilize your pickup truck. If you drive it off-road a lot, you will need off-road tires. Also, consider the weight of what you normally carry in your truck bed. This will have a major impact on your tires. Upcoming seasons, such as winter in a snowy region, are another factor that you should keep in mind. (reference 2)
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Find the ratings for tires that fit your needs on the Consumer Reports website, listed as a Resource below. This will provide you with unbiased information about tire quality that you can use to help you make your decision.
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Visit multiple tire stores and compare prices. If you are having your tires put on for you, add the cost of that into the prices that you are comparing.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not attempt to change the tires yourself if you have not been trained to do so.
