All motorists need to change their tyres from time to time. You might have a puncture which means that one of your tyres needs to be replaced immediately, for example. Alternatively, you could simply wear down the tread on your car tyres and have to replace the entire set in order to remain legal on Australian roads. Either way, you should consider the following issues when shopping for new tyres from your local car tyre dealership.

Buy a Premium Brand

Although you might think that purchasing the cheapest set of tyres is the most cost-effective way of obtaining a roadworthy set, this is often not the case. Yes, budget tyres are perfectly acceptable on the road, but they simply don't last as long as premium brands. Although a premium tyre will cost more, it can save you money in the long run. A good tip is to look for special offers on premium tyre brands, perhaps because of a tyre manufacturer's promotion, which will mean you get a high-quality product at a lower cost.

Rotate Your Tyres

When you buy a pair of new tyres, it is often the front two which need to be replaced. This is because most cars operate on a front-wheel drive system today. As such, the pair at the front tend to do the bulk of the work when pulling away and braking. This means they will wear down more rapidly than those at the rear. Therefore, if you need to buy two tyres only, it can be a good idea to move the backs ones to the front and put the new ones on the back. This should mean that you are able to rotate your tyres and ensure you get the full value from each pair over their lifetime.

Give Your Tyres the Chance of A Long Life

When your tyres are being fitted, it is a good idea to have the car's wheel alignment checked at the same time. If you don't do this, then your tyres could end up pulling against one another as you drive around. When your tracking is in good order, however, each pair of tyres are set perfectly parallel to one another which helps them to last for longer. In addition, ask your tyre fitter about nitrogen inflation. Tyres inflated with this gas, rather than air, tend to lose pressure less rapidly and offer lower levels of corrosion.