Will it fit my car?
Match all three numbers in the size, so a 225/65R17 replaces a 225/65R17.
You will find them on the sidewall of the tire already on the car, and on
the sticker inside the driver's door where the manufacturer printed the
size the car left the factory on. That sticker is the one to trust if the
two disagree, because the tire on the car may not be the right one. The
load and speed rating on this page should also meet or beat what the
sticker asks for. If you are unsure, ring us with the size and the car and
we will check it with you before you order.
Should I buy one or two?
One is fine when the tire beside it on the same axle has a similar amount
of tread left. When the two are far apart, the car pulls under hard braking
and wears the newer one unevenly, so a pair is the better buy even though
it costs more today. On an all wheel drive car it matters more than
comfort: a big difference in tread depth across the four means the wheels
turn at slightly different speeds, and over time that is hard on the
driveline. Tell us what is on the car and we will say honestly whether one
will do.
What you will not find here
Tread is read with a gauge at several points across the face and the lowest
reading is the one published, so the number on this page is the worst part
of the tire rather than the best. Anything that will not hold pressure, or
that shows cracking in the sidewall, a plug in the shoulder, or the feathered
wear that comes from a bad alignment, does not reach the site at all. Tires
are priced and sold singly, and mounting and balancing are available in the
shop if you are collecting.