Are you thinking about buying tyres online?

Do I know enough about the item? Is my knowledge as high as an expert or a professional in the field? The answer in many cases is no, but a lot of people do it anyway because they see a dollar value too good to be true.

Buying tyres is a classic example of where you should not buy online. This blog will look at covering this topic in more detail.

Tyres are a vital part of the safety and health of your car. If you buy the wrong tyres you run the risk of wasting not only your money but also your life in an extreme case.

Firstly, let’s discuss the health and safety of your car when it comes to your tyre size, tyre quality and tyre pressure.

Tyres are a vital part of the safety and health of your car. If you buy the wrong tyres you run the risk of wasting not only your money but also your life in an extreme case.

Firstly lets discuss the health and safety of your car when it comes to your tyre size, tyre quaility, & tyre pressure.

Tyre Size

Tyre Size; getting the correct tyre size for your car is very important. Some vehicles will have a staggered fitment which means different sized tyres and wheels from front to rear.

In addition, all vehicles have a specified tyre load index which is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tyre can carry at the speed indicated by its speed category symbol under specified conditions.

This important factor is always overlooked when buying tyres online due to the technical information.

Tyre Quality

Tyre quality is very important when it comes to the life of the tyre itself. If you choose a cheap tyre the quality of that tyre is going to be compromised, resulting in more rapid wear, poor handling characteristics and ultimately less grip.

We find that when clients buy tyres online they look for the cheapest tyre and 99 times out of 100 this means that it is going to be a tyre that is less safe and won’t last as long.

ACT Tyre, Brake & Mechanical is your local Trusted Mechanic in Canberra. We offer Car Servicing & Repairs to all makes and models. As well as brake repairs for all makes and models, and can fit new tyres to all makes and models. Making us your one stop shop for all your car needs.