For the average person, choosing tyres is not an everyday task so when the time comes, you may be overwhelmed with the vast number of options available to you.
Trying to choose the right tyres for your car with no prior knowledge can be a daunting task. At Lindleys Autocentres, we are more than happy to discuss options with you via phone or email, but it always helps you to have some level of knowledge of what will work for your vehicle.
In summary, there is a 3-tier choice between budget, mid-range, and premium tyres. As the names suggest, these are divided according to their quality and cost.
Depending on usage and driving style, choosing the right option between the 3 can be a calculated and cost-effective decision.
Here is a breakdown of the pros and cons of each type of tyre and who they would suit.
Which are the right tyres for you?
The first question you must ask yourself is are my current tyres doing the correct job for me? Are you replacing them often? Are they wearing too quickly?
If you have stuck to a particular brand and type of tyre and found that they lasted as long as you needed them to and performed as well as you had hoped, then you may benefit from sticking to what you know and just buying tyres to match these.
If you’re not currently happy with your tyres, then this guide could be of help to you:
Budget tyres
Are you changing your car soon and you’ve been forced to change a tyre? Is money tight at this moment? Budget tyres could be a good option to tide you over for the time being.
They could also be a smart option for a second car that doesn’t get driven very often.
However, for everyday use, it can be a bit of a false economy to turn to budget tyres. They’re by far the least durable out of all your options and will tend to wear out faster than the others.
Therefore, where you may initially think you are saving money by buying budget tyres, if they wear out quickly then you’ll have to shell out for another set, and this will end up costing you more in the long run.
Popular budget tyre makes: Landsail, Sumitomo, Centara, Lanvigator
Mid-Range tyres
Mid-Range tyres are a happy medium between budget and premium. They tend to be more durable than budget tyres, but they usually can’t withstand as much and don’t perform as well as premium tyres.
They can be a good option if you drive fairly frequently but don’t put too much demand on your vehicle.
Whilst they are slightly more expensive than budget tyres, you tend to get a lot more for your money.
Popular mid-range tyre makes: General, Uniroyal, Toyo, Hankook, Falken
Premium tyres
As you might expect, these tyres carry the heftiest price tag but what you get back for that price is a set of tyres that can endure the harshest conditions and the most demanding driving.
To get the high quality that is expected of premium tyres, they undergo particularly rigorous testing. A lot of research also goes into creating the best compounds to make the tyres with, as well as designing the best tread.
These factors ensure that the tyres can perform well in both wet and dry conditions and the most demanding driving styles, such as rally driving for example.
Popular premium tyre makes: Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin.
Where can I get my new tyres fitted in Nottingham?
Lindleys Autocentres have 7 branches across the Nottingham area offering tyre-fitting, puncture repairs, wheel alignment, etc.
Lindleys also offer a mobile tyre-fitting service in which we come to you to fit your new tyres at your home or workplace.
Browse through our huge selection of tyres by clicking here!
