Budget tyres are basically produced in almost every tyre size, and are significantly less expensive than the premium brand tyres. Investing in budget tyres usually provides the driver with more options, if he is on a tight budget. It could also work as an option for those car owners who do very little mileage annually. These tyres are available as run-flat tyres, car tyres, 4×4 tyres, van tyres and even winter tyres.

Even though budget tyres usually are best suited for all situations and weather conditions and are performance oriented, it is advisable that car owners choose the type very carefully. In some of the budget tyre types, your driving style or needs may not be suited to a budget range tyre, speak to a tyre expert who can advise. Investing in budget tyres of good quality is very essential.

Opting for budget tyres: Economy

Buying tyres is usually something drivers have to do in a rush. However, it is quite an important process and must be done scientifically right as it involves the safety of the driver and the performance of the car. Doing a little research before investing in budget tyres will help you figure out what type suits your car the best. There isn’t anything as a good or bad budget tyre, as it completely depends on what exactly you are expecting from the tyre.

Sometimes even high-end car owners invest in budget tyres, making these tyres quite dependable. All these tyres require is proper and regular looking after, as that is what determines a tyre’s average lifecycle. Apart from regularly checking on the air pressure of your budget tyre, it is also necessary to concentrate on the way you drive and handle the car. A lot of accelerating and braking affects your tyres, irrespective of whether it is of premium type or budget type.

Watching the tread

In order to stay safe, most of these budget tyres provide a tread depth, which is usually above 3mm, which helps the tyre retain its grip even on wet roads. The tread depth usually indicates how much water a tyre can shift. The budget tyres usually do a very good job at retaining this safety aspect. This isn’t much of an issue in dry weather conditions. Apart from saving money, budget tyres of good quality also do their best in protecting the driver. The special components used in manufacturing these tyres usually help with retaining the flexibility of the rubber, making it suitable for all weather conditions.

Once you have invested in budget tyres, ensure that you take good care of them, by checking on the tyre shine products you use. Using non-tyre approved shine products could end up harming the natural rubber used in these tyres. Ensure that you are aware of the proper handling of jet washes. In order to avoid damaging the tyres, jet washes must be done from a safe distance. It is extremely essential to store the budget tyres on the rims and should never be stacked on top of each other, to avoid sidewall damage.