Tire Buying Guides

How do you know which tires to buy for your car, truck, SUV, or specialty vehicle? When you walk into a tire store, you’re at the mercy of the sales person. They may offer two or three options, but how do you know if those are the best options for you? This tire guide will …

Expected tread life is one of several factors to consider when you shop for new tires. Tread life is measured by a UTQG rating, which was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to measure a tire’s treadwear, traction, and temperature. When reading a UTQG rating, the higher the treadwear rating, the longer it’s …

If you’re looking for the quietest tires, this post covers factors that make tires noisy and what to look for in noise-reduction tires. We also include a section that explains what might be causing certain noises from your tires.  Jump to Tire Agent’s list of quietest tires. EV Drivers Want Noise-Reduction in Tires Electric have …

In this post, we cover: Deciding between all terrain and mud tires can be tricky to navigate. With letters like AT, MT, XT, and more it’s hard to know what’s what. Here we provide the right information to help you know which all terrain and mud terrain tires are the best for you — and …

Choosing The Right Specialty Trailer (ST) Tire for the Job In this post, we cover: Would you attempt to hammer a nail into a piece of wood with a screwdriver? While it may eventually work, you open the door to a host of unnecessary hazards and dangers … think throbbing fingers or worse. Simply put, …

Do you need to put snow tires on your car in winter? Are they really necessary? Or are all-season tires good enough? What makes snow tires for cars different from regular tires? And, Cheap Charlie wants to know: Can you go with just 2 snow tires or should you get all 4?  Read on as …

Electric vehicle sales continue to grow in the U.S., hitting 1.6 million in 2023 (Source: Marketwatch), and as their popularity grows, so does the demand for replacement tires for these EVs.   If you’re among those millions of new plug-in EV drivers – or you’re thinking of going electric – you’ll have questions about the best …

In this post, we’ll be focusing on comfort. Specifically, your comfort while driving on the road. Many drivers are surprised about how much of their driving comfort is related to their tires rather than their vehicle. Tires represent your vehicle’s direct contact with the road and can help reduce the bumps, shakes, and irritating noises …

In this post, we’re focusing on performance tires for SUVs. These are the tires featured in this post: SHOP SUV TIRES NOW SUVs, or sport utility vehicles, are mid-sized or larger vehicles known for being fun to drive (not to mention practical for taxi parents, road trips, shopping, etc.). This may mean that the vehicle …

This post looks at five brands that seem to be leading the way with eco-friendly tires: These are not the only brands that are innovating with green technologies, but they are examples of brands that are devoting resources and communicating about their sustainability efforts.  What is a Green Tire?  What are eco-friendly tires? Who makes …

You asked, we delivered: Who makes the best tires for off-roading? We considered factors that matter to off-road enthusiasts, including manufacturers who offer the strongest, most aggressive, and most innovative tread compounds, as well as the best value for off-road tires. Who made the list: SHOP OFF ROAD TIRES Remember, Tire Agent carries over 80 …

To maximize the performance of your ATV or UTV, you need the best tires on the market. The tires in this list of the best ATV, UTV, quad, or side-by-side maximize traction and control for a more enjoyable and safer driving experience. Let’s check out some of our top picks for your off-road vehicle. These …