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When searching for used tires Colorado Springs, you definitely want to find a reputable dealer with a long standing reputation in the area. You’ll always want to read reviews about dealers who deal in tires Colorado Springs, because there are a lot of factors that affect your choices. You definitely want safe tires, and you want to get the most for your money when buying tires Colorado Springs.
Before going to any dealer selling tires Colorado Springs, research them. Talk to friends about them to see if they’ve dealt with them, and check on the internet for any reviews or issues about their tires Colorado Springs. Also, check the Better Business Bureau to see if your dealers are listed. BBB registered businesses are normally more trustworthy, and that’s important when buying tires Colorado Springs. Also check scam sites and consumer reviews online for tires Colorado Springs, and see if anyone has any complaints about any dealers of tires Colorado Springs.
When searching for tires Colorado Springs, you also want to have a basic understanding of how tires are rated and graded. Tires Colorado Springs are graded as part of the uniform tire quality grading system (UTQG), and this allows you to look at the grading for any tire you are thinking about putting on your car or truck by visiting the SaferCars.gov website.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading – Tires Colorado Springs
- Tread Wear: This number comes from testing the tire in controlled conditions on a government test track. The higher the number, the longer you can expect the tread to last. Since no one will drive his or her car on exactly the same surfaces and at the same speeds as the government test track, the number is not an accurate indicator of how long your tread will actually last. It’s a good relative measure, however: You can expect a tire with a larger number to last longer than one with a smaller number.
- Traction: Tire traction is rated AA, A, B or C, with AA at the top of the scale. This rating is based on the tire’s ability to stop a car on wet concrete and asphalt. It does not indicate the tire’s cornering ability. According to this NHTSA page, the Firestone Wilderness AT and Radial ATX II tires that have been in the news have a traction rating of B.
- Temperature: The tire temperature ratings are A, B or C. The rating is a measure of how well the tire dissipates heat and how well it handles the buildup of heat. The temperature grade applies to a properly inflated tire that is not overloaded. Underinflation, overloading or excessive speed can lead to more heat buildup. Excessive heat buildup can cause tires to wear out faster, or could even lead to tire failure. According to this NHTSA page, the Firestone Wilderness AT and Radial ATX II tires have a temperature rating of C.
Service Description
The service description consists of two things:
- Load Ratings: The load rating is a number that correlates to the maximum rated load for that tire. A higher number indicates that the tire has a higher load capacity. The rating “105,” for example, corresponds to a load capacity of 2039 pounds (924.87 kg). A separate note on the tire indicates the load rating at a given inflation pressure.
- Speed Rating: The letter that follows the load rating indicates the maximum speed allowable for this tire (as long as the weight is at or below the rated load). For instance, S indicates that the tire can handle speeds up to 112 mph (180.246 kph). See the chart on this page for all the ratings.
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