We have the ability to do most passenger tires, but keep in mind we will not be using a machine and will be taking them off and putting them on with bars. We are also unable to electronically balance any tires we install. We do offer tire balancing liquid that we install in the tires when mounting.
The tires designed for this particular class of vehicles are generally engineered to deliver a smooth and quiet ride, reliable all-season traction, and a long lasting tread life. Luxury vehicles that fall into the passenger touring category can find luxury tire options in both the all-season touring and grand-touring categories. While most cars in this segment will conform to these types of tires, some vehicles are modified for enhanced performance, and will need more performance from their tires.
ALL-SEASON
The all-season touring tire is designed to deliver good comfort and handling on the highway, as well as reliable all-season traction. It generally features a symmetrical tread pattern and circumferential grooves for good wet weather grip. All-season tires are typically suited for almost any vehicle, from a Honda Civic to a Mazda CX-5.
COMPETITION
Competition (or track) tires are similar to street performance tires in that they are designed to deliver good performance. These tires provide constant road contact in dry conditions and feature high-tech body and sidewall reinforcements such as Kevlar or aramid.
These tires are designed for extreme performance with a good racing car like a Mustang, BMW, or Camaro. Typically, these are for amateur track days or professional competitions rather than daily driving. If you are in a competition series, your tire specifications are determined by your series’ mandate, so we recommend checking series bylaws to ensure that your competition tires align with your series.
PASSENGER
The tires designed for passenger vehicles are generally engineered to deliver a smooth and quiet ride, reliable all-season traction, and a long-lasting tread life. While most cars in this segment (ex. GMC Arcadia, Ford Explorer, a Honda Pilot, etc) will conform to these types of tires, some vehicles are modified for enhanced performance, and will need more results from their tires.
PERFORMANCE
Performance tires generally have larger circumferential and lateral grooves for wet weather traction. They also typically feature fairly dense siping, higher speed ratings than touring tires, and silica-enriched tread compounds for better grip regardless of the weather.
SUMMER
Summer tires are geared for performance in both wet and dry conditions but are not designed for all-season traction. They are optimized for warm weather and deliver grip and responsive handling. Summer tires generally feature solid contact patches, adequate circumferential grooves for hydroplaning resistance, and little to no siping.
TOURING
Touring tires, also called Grand touring tires are designed to deliver a comfortable ride and reliable all-season traction, with the addition of more responsive handling. They generally have a higher speed rating than all-season tires, and often feature an asymmetrical tread pattern.
Performance, sport, and sedan vehicles (ex: a Kia Sorento, Toyota Camry, Dodge Challenger, etc.) will require enhanced handling capabilities. They often want reasonable traction in a variety of conditions, but the focus leans towards performance than comfort. There are luxury options available in both the all-season performance and summer performance segments.
TRUCK AND SUV TIRE TYPES (P-Metric)
There are truck and SUV tire types that will meet your needs wherever you drive. These tires are divided up by the different uses of the vehicle and by load rating, so you may benefit from a more aggressive tire for harsher road conditions or a smoother, longer lasting tread for highway driving.
ALL-TERRAIN
All-terrain, or AT tires generally have an aggressive tread pattern containing larger tread blocks and more voids to provide traction in off-road driving conditions. Typically, these are suited for vehicles such as a Range Rover, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner, and the like. Many people enjoy all-terrain tires because they have a more aggressive look with minimal sacrifice in noise, comfort, or longevity.
Most AT tires achieve this off-road traction with little to no on-road discomfort and provide highway stability. AT tires are designed to handle gravel, sand, and light mud and often feature the Mountain Snowflake Symbol.
MUD-TERRAIN
Mud-terrain, or MT tires feature extremely aggressive tread patterns with larger tread blocks and even more voids than AT tires. This pattern allows for more traction in soft terrains like deep mud and sand, while giving the tire a more rugged appearance.
The sidewalls are reinforced to resist punctures, abrasions, and tears that commonly occur when driving off-road. Mud-terrain tires are generally less comfortable on roads, and tend to be noisier than less aggressive tires. They are best for vehicles that see regular off-road driving, off-road enthusiasts, or those looking for an off-road appearance.
SPORT TRUCK
Sport truck (sometimes called performance truck) tires feature all-season tread patterns that are optimized for a variety of weather conditions and generally have sipes for enhanced traction. These tires also feature an asymmetrical tread pattern and boast high speed ratings.