For a while now we have been telling you a lot about the “service” part of Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service, but I want to remind you that we also carry all the major brands of tires, as well. 

Michelin Tires are a great choice, not only because the product is excellent, but also because (according to Michelin’s website) “our  innovations help preserve natural resources to help keep the planet safe by reducing fuel consumption and reusing end-of-life tires to make new roads, playground surfaces and rail tracks.” 

Maybe the Michelin man should be a shade of green, rather than white (and he’s stocky, like George on Seinfeld, not fat).

The Michelin website has lots of resources to help you choose the right tire, including the following advice on How to Buy:

Buying tires is as easy as 1-2-3:
• First, understand your vehicle’s tire size.
• Second, think about the conditions you drive in and how you drive.
• Third, be sure to visit the tire experts at an authorized Michelin retailer. ("That’s Gatto’s!")

What you should know before you visit a tire retailer
Your Tire Size—Your vehicle’s original equipment tire size can be found in your owner’s manual or on the tire placard located on the driver’s door jamb, glove compartment door, or inside the fuel hatch. You can also check your existing tire’s designation on the sidewall. Knowing your tire size can help save time at the tire retailer.
Your Tire Type—One of the first questions retailers may ask is, "What type of tires are you looking for?" Before you visit a tire retailer, think about the best and worst conditions in which you may need to drive. What performance criteria are you looking for in a tire? For example, is wet traction more important to you than cornering capability on dry roads? The more you can tell your retailer, the better your new tires will meet your needs.
What do you like or dislike about the tires you have now? Do you think the ride is smooth or mushy? Precise or rough? Noisy or quiet? And how would you prefer your vehicle to ride and your tires to perform? With a little thought you can get the ride you want.


SPECIAL TIP:
Install two new tires on the rear axle
If you’re purchasing only two new tires instead of four, insist they are installed on the rear axle. New tires grip the road better. When the two new tires are mounted on the rear, they’ll help reduce the potential for your vehicle to fishtail or hydroplane in wet conditions.

Good advice from Michelin and Gatto's. Ask your Go-To Guy at Gatto's about what tire is right for your ride. We're here to help!

Pam Gatto