When you’re looking to buy tires for your car, van or truck, come to Car Kings in Wallington, New Jersey. You’ll have a wide variety of brands from which to choose. If you’re not sure about what’s best for your vehicle, our technicians will be happy to help you select and buy tires that suit your needs and budget.

How to Tell if You Need New Tires

By regularly checking your tires (at least once a month), you will know when it’s time to buy new ones. You will want to check for the amount of tread on each tire. You will also look to see if the tires are wearing unevenly, or there are any bulges or cracks in the tire walls. When it comes to the tread depth, there’s a very simple way to check. All you need is a penny. Just place the penny into a tire tread groove, making sure Abraham Lincoln’s head is facing downwards and toward you. If you are able to see his head, you need to buy new tires. Likewise, if you notice that the tire sidewalls are bulging or there are any cracks in your tires, you will want to purchase new tires. For uneven tire wear, you may want to have an alignment done. Check with us before having an alignment done.

What Kind of Tires Do I Need to Buy for My Vehicle?

The answer to that question depends on your vehicle, needs, and your tire budget. Do you like the way your current tires perform? If so, you should buy the same tire brand and model. If you weren’t so happy with the way they felt on the road or budget is a consideration, you will want to think about the following:

• The Load Index: The amount of weight a set of tires can support at their maximum air pressure. New tires should never have a lower load index than those that were factory-installed.
• The Rim Diameter: Car rims (also known as wheels) come in different sizes. Purchase the right size diameter tire for your rims.
• The Speed Rating: Every tire approved for highway use must have a speed rating. The speed rating is a measurement of a vehicle tire’s ability to prevent buildup of heat. When buying tires, it’s important to make sure they coincide with your vehicle’s original speed capability. They should meet or exceed the speed rating on the tires that were factory-installed. If you mix tires of different speed ratings, you will reduce the maximum safe speed.

Still a little confused? The simplest way to select the right tires for your vehicle is to ask your certified auto technician at Car Kings in Wallington, New Jersey. Click here to request a quote on new tires for your vehicle.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Buying New Tires

You may have seen this dashboard light on a cold winter day. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is designed to light up a warning light on the dashboard when the tire pressure gets too low. The light turns off when you add the appropriate amount of air. When buying new tires, the sensors for the TPMS need to be reset. Also, if you are receiving an alert that a tire pressure sensor is faulty, you will have to have it replaced when you buy and install your new tires.

Should I have an Alignment Done with the Tires are Replaced?

Absolutely. A bad alignment will cause your new tires to wear out quicker costing you more money in the long run. We can handle tire alignments for you.

Trust your tires to our team of automotive technicians at Car Kings located at 133 Main Ave in Wallington, New Jersey. Need new tires? Call us at 973-473-9300 or click here to schedule on-line now.