When shopping for new tyres for a vehicle, it is often
tempting to buy the cheapest ones available in order to save a bit more money.
However, settling for discount tyres can potentially cause you more trouble in
the long run because of the lower quality.
To help you out, the following are
just 4 of the reasons why you may not want to go with the cheapest tyres:
1. Cheap tyres do not last as long.
Depending on the brand you buy, the treads on your
tyres may wear down more quickly. When the tread wears down, you lose traction
that can potentially result in an accident. However, tyres of higher quality
are built to last, so you will ultimately save more money and be safer on the
roads.
2. Discount tyres may not be as safe.
Many cheap tyres that enter the market may not be
safe. In fact, many industry experts often recommend avoiding tyres produced by
Chinese companies because of the poor quality. For example, many tyres are sold
that lack basic safety and performance features, such as nylon cap piles, bead
wedges, gum strips, and belt stiffeners. Without the basics, you can put
yourself and others at risk by having such tyres attached to your vehicle.
3. Cheap tyres may not fit your machine.
If you are looking for tyres to fit a particular
vehicle, you may have a more difficult time finding discount tyres because the
brands often provide less selection. The lack of selection can become
problematic because any wrong purchases can cost you even more than originally
anticipated. However, no matter what the selection is like, you have to make
sure to still compare tyre prices to potential
get the best deal.
It is also handy to remember that certain vehicles may
require different tyres for the same machine. For example, motorcycles have
different requirements for both front and tear tyres that must be taken into
account. If you do not check the requirements, you may make wrong purchases
that will only take more out of your wallet.
4. Cheap tyres may make your vehicle unappealing.
If you are trying to sell your vehicle, having cheap
tyres may lessen the value in the eyes of a private buyer. By ensuring that you
have quality tyres on your machine, you may be able to increase the selling
price to get more money in your pocket.
Additionally, discount tyres may not pass vehicle
inspections, so you may have an even more difficult time finding potential
sellers. Even if you have to purchase new tyres, you can still add the old ones
to the deal in case a buyer wants them for private use.
In your quest to save money, do not put yourself and
others at risk just to save a couple of bucks. To best get the most out of your
vehicle, it is important to spend more money to ensure that you get high
quality performance.
Author Bio:
Lewis Cooke is an auto technician. He frequently
shares tips of great parts that he gets in his office with readers of
automobile blogs.