(March 23, 2017) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As National Car Care month approaches, April is a popular time for Americans to focus on vehicle maintenance and replace worn out tires. Choosing the right tires for your vehicle can be strenuous and difficult, but making an informed decision promotes safety, performance and fuel economy.
According to the Hankook Tire Gauge Index, there are several factors that influence a driver's choice of tires as 38% of Americans purchase the same tires that were already on the vehicle, while the remaining 62% of Americans are evenly split on choosing the best price (31%) and the dealer recommended product (31%).