I've always thought that buying tyres is a bit of a lottery. You can go for the major brands like Pirelli or Michelin and pay twice as much as you would for a 'budget' tyre. Maybe it will last twice as long or be safer or more economical, more comfortable or whatever, but how do you decide if it's worth the extra expense?
Me, I tend to ask myself if I expect to change the car before the tyres are likely to need replacing again. Usually my answer is yes, so I end up going for a budget tyre, though not the cheapest on offer.
As these few square inches of rubber are the only part of the vehicle connected to the road, if I could afford it, I'd choose the best tyres money can buy. But this is one of those compromises I, and maybe a lot of cost-conscious motorists, make. Is it false economy? What do you tend to buy? Any bad experiences with low-end tyre brands?
Me, I tend to ask myself if I expect to change the car before the tyres are likely to need replacing again. Usually my answer is yes, so I end up going for a budget tyre, though not the cheapest on offer.
As these few square inches of rubber are the only part of the vehicle connected to the road, if I could afford it, I'd choose the best tyres money can buy. But this is one of those compromises I, and maybe a lot of cost-conscious motorists, make. Is it false economy? What do you tend to buy? Any bad experiences with low-end tyre brands?
