One of the questions our customers frequently ask us here at Fast Tyre Service is, “Which is the best brand of tyre?” Some of them think that a professional local tyre fitting service will be able to provide them with some inside information, or give them a hot tip on which tyres offer the best performance, longevity, and so on. It is understandable that every motorist would want the best product fitted to their car, but in fact there is no simple answer to that question. Here are a few key points to remember when selecting which brand of tyres to fit to your car.
Asking, “Which is the best brand of tyres?” is a bit like asking, “What is the best type of food?” Everyone has their favourite food, but none of us would eat it exclusively, morning and night, day after day, without any variety. Such a diet would likely lead to health problems, and we would eventually need a change. So, when out shopping, we might buy cereals for breakfast time, salads or soups for lunches, meat and vegetables for dinner, and a cake for dessert. We wouldn’t eat a roast dinner for breakfast, or a chocolate cake for lunch; each type of food is appropriate in a different situation.
The same is true of tyres. The car spares industry is a very competitive sector, and if one brand held a clear advantage, it wouldn’t take the other manufacturers long to adapt in order to compete. The important consideration is to fit items that are appropriate to your car. While all the main manufacturers offer a wide range of products, some tyre brands specialise in providing for certain types of vehicle. Here are a few examples:
Best Family Car Tyre:
One of the oldest and most respected manufacturers in the world is the French company Michelin. The best tyre for your family car may well come from this premium brand, who have provided comfortable and durable products for vehicles all over the world, including the NASA space shuttle!
Best SUV Tyre:
When a customer comes to us and says, “I want the best tyre for my sport utility vehicle”, we know they need a good all round product which will work well in any environments. Many of the leading SUVs are made in Germany, and that country is also home to Continental Tyres, which are also made to rigorously high standards.
Best Offroad Tyre:
If you do a lot of off-road driving, having tough tyres which can be easily changed at the roadside is a priority, and it is these qualities upon which Goodyear have built their reputation. Goodyear won ‘Off Road Tyre of the Year’ in 2017 with their Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure model.
Best Sports Car Tyre:
Few trademarks have such close historical links with the world of elite motorsports as the Pirelli name. Pirelli are currently the exclusive suppliers of the Formula 1 World Championship, with their P ZERO range.
In fact, any of the leading manufacturers will be able to provide high-quality products for your vehicle. Other tips for selecting the best tyre brand for your car include:
- Use the same brand as specified by the manufacturer when the car was new.
- Fit a model with the exact same specifications as the old one.
- Use a Brighton mobile tyre service who can advise you on the options available for your specific model.
At Fast Tyre Service, we strive to be the best mobile tyre service Brighton has to offer, both in our product knowledge, and the way we look after our customers.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
