Tires

Tires make the vehicle go round, (sorry pun intended). Seriously, tires are very important for your vehicle. Our slogan is ‘you get what you pay for’ with tires. There are thousands of options out there to choose from, so how do you know what is best for your vehicle? —We suggest asking the professionals.

Before ordering tires, here are some things you need to consider:

• Tire size
• Tire type—is this for passenger vehicle or truck?
• Tire ply-thickness of tire. Standard load for passenger vehicles is 4-ply, light truck tires are 10-ply. 10 ply tires ride a little stiffer, and do not pick up nails or puncture as easily. 10-ply tires are recommended if you tow or haul trailers or heavy items.
• Tread pattern—Do you want a winter tire, stud-able tire, all season, or highway tire? All have their place, depending on the individual’s need.
• Tire warranty- which means the estimated mileage, used under normal conditions, before they need replaced. 
• Things that wear tires faster are misalignment, over or under inflation, and lack of tire rotation. 

Xcel recommends rotating tires with each oil change to maintain a more even wear and prolong the life of your tires.

WV state inspection requires any tire under 2/32 tread depth should be replaced. 

Tip: Because tires are a costly investment all at once, we recommend keeping a “Tire Fund”. Put aside a little money with each paycheck to be ready when your tires need replacement.