A common question I receive as we are changing seasons -- just because you live in a location that does not get snow does not exclude you from an all-season tire.
A general rule of thumb for someone that is looking to run a summer tire year round is will the vehicle be used when temperatures are below 40 degrees consistently. For example, on those early mornings or late nights when the temp gets into the 30s the summer tire would not perform well. Typically summer tires are more performance-oriented and have a shorter tread life. The all-season tire can handle the hottest summer climates and coldest winter climates. All-season tires can handle light snow as well however if you are in a climate that receives a modest amount of snow a winter tire will be your best option for winter traction and then the all-season or summer tire during the warmer months.
Take a look and compare some of the tread pattern differences on a popular all-season tire, summer tire and winter tire below.
All-Season Tire Summer Tire Winter Tire
The tread patterns are from the
Michelin Harmony,
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 and
Continental ExtremeWinterContact from left to right. Check Tire Rack to view
online tire prices for the tire of your choice.
Whether you're looking to upgrade your Original Equipment tires, or just need to replace a set that's worn out—any good Infiniti deserves an even better set of Infiniti tires.
At
Tire Rack, we make it our priority to assist you throughout the process. Whether you've given us a
call or utilized one of our
online shopping tools, we'll create a list of appropriate Infiniti tires using your vehicle make, model and year. And we'll also take a look at the road conditions you typically face.
For example, if you drive a 2009 Infiniti M35x with a 245/45-18 tire size and need a good all-season tire option, we'd most likely recommend the following best sellers:
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Michelin Primacy MXV4•
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2•
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Online tire prices certainly do fluctuate from one website to the next. That's retail, whether you're looking for tires or ties.
At
Tire Rack, we've worked very hard to form long-lasting, trusting relationships with major tire brands like
Bridgestone,
Goodyear and
more. This allows us to offer plenty of exceptionally priced, in-stock tires at online tire prices that can't be beat.
So when you
search by vehicle or
tire size, you'll produce a list of recommended tires which you can then filter by price. Find an online tire price range you like, then read survey results, reviews and tire test results (when available). All of which will help you make an informed decision.
Just don't forget to check out the
Special Offers that make our great prices an even better deal!
Tire Rack's Performance Test Track Drives and Real World Road Rides result in expert and unbiased tire comparisons. So, if you're looking for information on Bridgestone tires online, you've come to the right place. At least 55 of the tests in our library include a Bridgestone tire. Here are a few examples:
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"When Round and Black Becomes Lean and Green"•
"Testing on Ice: Winter / Snow vs. All-Season vs. Summer Tires"•
"Function Meets Fashion in High-Performance All-Season Tires"You can certainly read more
Bridgestone test results, or
search our entire collection based on another brand or performance category.
And when you're done, you'll want to check out our collection of
Bridgestone tires.
Its getting colder and colder every day. Now is the time to buy your winter tire and wheel Package on-line! I just purchased my tire and wheel package today for my Chevy Impala.
Last year I used the
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 with the
Sport Edition F7 with great success! I was very confident in the Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 and do believe they are the best snow tire for the worst conditions for my needs. Last winter I remember having a few Blizzard warnings and of course I was out
driving in them because after all its just snow! So this year I am passing the Brigestone Blizzak WS60 and Sport Edition F7 wheels onto Katie who has a Pontiac Grand Prix.
I am going to use the
Michelin X-Ice XI-2 and
Elbrus I02 as my winter package this season.
I often get asked about the Michelin X-Ice XI-2 and it's comparison to the the
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60. We have lots of
winter tire test results and also
winter tire survey results comparing the two. I thought why not try them out for myself this winter. One nice thing about South Bend, Indiana
is we see lots of winter conditions form rain, to ice, to blizzard conditions, to snow packed and slush covered roads from November to March each winter.
Both of these snow tires are top performers in their category. If you have never tried snow tires. These snow tires are so good I do feel I should offer a warning. As you are able to drive confidently with the increased traction be aware that others around you can not and can not stop quickly as you can. Look at this
video of a winter test the Tire Rack did comparing All Season tires vs Winter tires.
At
Tire Rack, we do everything we can to simplify the process of making an online tire purchase.
Starting with our inventory.
A commitment to excellence charges us with stocking only the best tire
brands on the market. Further, we only stock the best of those brands' products. A tire must have proven, technologically advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities to make it onto the shelves in our distribution centers.
In other words, we wouldn't sell you something we didn't trust.
Featured brands include:
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Bridgestone•
Michelin•
Yokohama•
GoodyearProduct satisfaction rates are high, which you can read about in our
Tire Survey Results. That's feedback—another factor that makes an online tire purchase easier. You'll see a combination of consumer reviews, test results (when available), specifications and warranty information for each tire we offer. All of which helps make your online tire purchase a well-rounded, educated purchase.
And most importantly, whether you want to buy truck tires or something for your passenger car, we make selecting the right tire very easy:
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Search by Vehicle•
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Tire Decision Guide(Don't forget to check out our
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Why, yes. You can! Tire Rack makes it really easy for you to shop for tires online. We have a lot of in-stock industry leading, high performance tires:
So when it comes to using our site, the opportunities are endless. Shop for tires by vehicle or size. Browse by brand. Whatever your path to a decision, you'll find consumer reviews and Tire Rack test results along the way. And don't hesitate to contact us, we're always willing to assist you with your online tire order. We're all about the customer service. And tires, of course.
Bridgestone offers two highly rated truck/SUV tires, the
Bridgestone Dueler HL Alenza and the
Bridgestone AT Revo 2. First you have the Dueler Alenza with its excellent wet traction and smooth ride quality. This tire is offered in 57 different
sizes to fit a broad range of light trucks and SUVs. Check out its survey results on the
online tire survey.
Now for the
Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo 2. This is a tire designed to fit the needs of a driver looking for a tire that will give them confidence both off-road and on-road, it offers year round traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions. This tire features circumferential and sweeping lateral grooves that help resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction. It is available in 31 different P-Metric and LT
sizes for your light truck or SUV. Check out its survey results on the
online tire survey.
