Tire Buying Guides

Is it time for you to purchase new tires but the sheer amount of information and choices feels overwhelming? Let our SimpleTire tire experts help make the decision easier with our tire buying guides.

Here we detail different tire types, categories, ratings and other helpful tips related to the tire buying process to help break your search for new tires into easily digestible pieces. It's our goal to help you manage and prioritize all of your options for new tires. You may even learn about new options you never considered!

Let us stay up to date on everything tires so that you don’t have to. Use our tire buying guides to help educate you about tires and reference our step-by-step tire buying guidebook once you're ready to make a purchase.

Winter vs All-Weather vs All-Season Tires

Learn about the differences between winter, all-weather, and all-season tires in order to make the best decision about which tire is right for you.

Reading Your Tire Sidewall for Tire Service Description Information

Tire Service Description, Load Index & Speed Rating Explained

Consulting your tire service description is essential to determine the capability of the tire. Learn how to read the service description including your tire's load index and speed rating.

Winter tire buying guide | Do I need winter tires?

Winter tires are engineered for harsh weather and cold temperatures, but which winter tire is best for where you live and the vehicle you drive? Our winter tire buying guide has answers.

Close-up of an icy tire and its tread and some sidewall.

Winter vs All-Weather vs All-Season

Seasons change, but should your tires? Compare winter, all-weather, and all-season tires to find the tire that will take you where you need to go.

Winter tires vs all-season: How they work & differ

If you're driving through snow and ice, you might need winter tires vs all-season tires.

All-Season vs Winter Tire Comparison Chart

Find original equipment manufacturer (OEM) factory tires

Did your used car arrive with aftermarket tires? Maybe you want OEM factory tire info. Here’s what you need to know.

All-season tires: How they work & when you need them

Learn how all season tires work, how they compare to summer and winter tires, and when they're best suited for you as a driver.

When is the best time to buy tires?

Learn when you should replace your tires due to tread loss, age, deterioration and more.

Understanding your tire's DOT code & its importance

The tire DOT code helps keep track of your tire information. Learn more about the DOT code, what it means and why it's important with Simpletire.com

A close up of a tire's sidewall, showing the DOT Code.

New winter tires you need to know

New winter tires are hitting the market this year. Here's what we're excited for at SimpleTire and what you need to know.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 tires on a passenger car driving away on a snowy day.

Tire speed rating guide

Speed ratings inform automakers and vehicle owners of the maximum speed capability of their tires. Here’s everything else you should know about tire speed ratings.

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