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How to Choose a Tire Shop Let's face it, without tires, your vehi- cle isn't going anywhere. Tires are an essential component of your automobile. They can make a big difference in your riding ex- perience and affect a car's steering and balance. Tires can ensure a smooth, safe drive. So finding a great tire shop is im- portant to any automobile owner. Choose Your Budget Cost should play a role in your de- cision-making process. Figure out what you can afford to pay for tires. It will stop you from wasting time at expensive shops. Hopefully, you will only need to buy tires once a year; depending on how much you drive your car. Choose Type of Tires When selecting tires, consider the climate you live in. If it is dry and warm, then a standard tire will be fine. But if you live in a place that gets a lot of snow, then you will want a better grade of tires. Snow tires are good for snow or dry land. High performances tires are good for driving at high speeds. If you commute a long distance, be sure to choose high-mileage tires. Choose an Outlet There are a variety of ways you can purchase tires. They are available through national chains or a local auto shop. You may even buy them online. Buying tires in person allows you to inspect the tires. You can see exactly what you are getting. When you purchase tires online it is diffi- cult to judge what you are getting. National chain stores usually guar- antee the product. They might be more costly, but buying them in a big store may give you peace of mind. Local shops will likely be more inexpensive, and you might get more personalized service. Ultimately, your choice should fit your priorities and budget. New or Used Some people don't mind purchas- ing used tires. Pulloffs are tires that came with a new car, but the new car buyer wanted custom tires. As a result, pulloffs are almost new. Does your tire shop guarantee pulloff tires? If a dealer sells new and pulloff tires, the tire installer may not realize that each tire must replicate the way it was installed on the previous car. Failure to do so will result in the steel belt breaking through. When tires have had the worn treads replaced, they are called re- treads. A factory buffs the old tread and attaches a new one. Inspec- tions ensure the casing is strong enough to hold a new tread. If you are on a budget, pulloffs and retreads are great choices. Anyone who purchases used tires should inspect each tire thorough- ly. Bubbles, holes, cuts and metal showing are a sign that you should not purchase the product. It may not be safe. Check out the Shops When you visit a shop, look at their products and meet their employ- ees. You should feel as though the salespeople are trustworthy and knowledgeable. Once you find a good tire shop, you will likely re- turn again for other products. It is important that you develop a good working relationship. Celebrating 42 Years Locally owned & operated Visit our newly remodeled show room • Passenger • Light Truck • Commercial • Ag/Farm 24 Hour Road Service 9 locations throughout California & Oregon Tehama Tire Service Inc. 525 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff CA (530) 527-5272 Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. by appointment T T S TEHAMA TIRE S E R V I C E Serving you with quality tires and fast service since 1973