TIRE SALES & SELECTION

COMMON TIRE QUESTIONS

• What's the difference between all-season and all-terrain tires?

  All-season tires are designed for on-road driving in mixed conditions: dry, wet, and light snow. They're the right choice for most cars and crossovers used primarily on pavement. All-terrain tires have a more aggressive tread pattern built to handle unpaved surfaces, gravel, mud, and rough terrain while still being usable on the road. They're common on trucks and SUVs that go off-road or deal with serious weather conditions. Ohio winters are manageable on a quality all-season, but if your truck sees real off-road use or heavy dirt roads, all-terrain is worth the upgrade. We can walk you through the trade-offs based on your vehicle and how you use it.

• How do I know when my tires need to be replaced?

  The legal minimum tread depth is 2/32 of an inch, but most tire manufacturers recommend replacing tires at 4/32 of an inch. That's the point where wet-weather braking performance starts to degrade noticeably. Beyond tread depth, look for cracking in the sidewall, uneven wear patterns, bulges, or any visible damage. Tires also have a service life regardless of tread depth; most manufacturers recommend replacing tires after 6 to 10 years, even if they look fine, because rubber compounds degrade over time. If you're not sure where your tires stand, bring the vehicle in, and we'll take a look.

• How do I know what tire size I need?

  Your vehicle's recommended tire size is listed in the owner's manual and on the placard inside the driver's door jamb. It's formatted as a series of numbers and letters on the tire sidewall: for example, 265/70R17. The first number is the tire width in millimeters, the second is the aspect ratio, and the last is the rim diameter in inches. If you've changed your wheels or have a lift kit, your fitment situation may be different from the factory spec. Bring in your year, make, and model and we'll confirm what sizes will fit correctly before anything is ordered.

• Can you source tires for lifted trucks or vehicles with non-stock wheel sizes?

  Yes. Lifted trucks and vehicles running aftermarket wheels often need tires outside the standard size range for that make and model. The fitment calculation changes when ride height, wheel offset, or rim diameter changes, and getting it wrong means rubbing, clearance issues, or a tire that technically fits but handles poorly. We work through the sizing for lifted and modified vehicles regularly at both our Lewis Center and Hilliard locations. Bring in your year, make, model, lift height, and wheel specs, and we'll confirm what will fit and what won't before anything is ordered.

• Do you mount and balance the tires I purchase?

  Yes. Once you've selected your tires, our Tire Mounting, Balancing & TPMS service handles the full installation process: mounting, dynamic balancing, valve stem service, and TPMS relearn if needed. You can schedule that service at either our Lewis Center or Hilliard location. Learn more about our Tire Mounting, Balancing & TPMS service.