Finding a good gift for that special someone in your life can be a challenge.  You want something that THEY will appreciate, not just something you think might be good for them.  A sweater, gift card, or even cash can be perfect for the teenager or neighbor that you know casually. Getting something more exotic, like tires, is another story all together.  It may be just what your family or friend needed and wanted, or it could be something that doesn’t match their vehicle or style.

Buying tires as a gift could be “perfect” for the person who needs new tires or simply wants an upgrade and can’t afford them, but they must be well-thought out.  You need to know the person well enough to know what kind of tires they need, which brand and size they prefer, and even whether they would rather pick out the rims themselves.

Take the Time

It’s possible it’s too late to buy new tires as a gift for this holiday season.  It requires effort on the behalf of the giver to do the research. 

• Is the current tread on the tires low?
• Has the giftee been marking tires in hot rod or auto magazines?
• Is their search history full of tires – and if so, which tires seem to be bookmarked or simply returned too again and again?

If you’re still not sure, just ask them if they’re looking for new tires and try to get them to be as specific as possible as to which ones they want.

How to Buy the Tires

Once you’re sure that gift tires would be appreciated, you have several options.  You could work with a local dealer to obtain a voucher for new tires that includes the mounting and balancing. Sort of an automotive gift card.  Or you can order the tires online – which may take time to arrive, so keep your eye on the calendar! If they arrive ahead of time, you’ll be able to wrap them and take up a big space under the tree.  You should also include a gift certificate to have them mounted and balanced on the vehicle. Lastly, you could, secretly, arrange to have the tires mounted and balanced once they arrive and just present them with a fancy bow – or four.

New tires could be the gift that shows you care. If your relative is busy restoring or tweaking his vintage vehicle, a gift of tires will show just how much your value their hobby.  If your friend is just a commuter whose tire tread and bank account are low, new all weather tires show how much you care about their safety.  This holiday season – or any festive event – the gift of new tires can be perfect for anyone to show your love.