So the time has finally come to buy tires for your vehicle, after weeks or perhaps months of holding your breathe, having taken note that you do in fact need them, also take note, that it need not be such a hassle as it may seem.  There is nothing more refreshing nor more poetic than hitting the open road and taking off on a road trip.  Long drives for many people relieve stress and give them time to think about life, about love, and about their place in the world.  Not so if you are doing that on a set of worn out tires, for worn out tires produce stress.  And in many cases, some pretty inconvenient moments spent on the side of those open highways. Even with proper maintenance and care there will come a day when the new must replace the old.  One great way to look for the right tire for your car is in the Internet.  Searching online will provide you with the information you need to make the right purchases for the year, the make and the model of your vehicle, but you can compare the prices of the various companies online, as well as the locations and the prices of those located in the retail tire stores near you.  You will be well informed before you walk in the doors of the shop. Some people will buy used tires, but there are so many discount offerings now, on very good quality brand names, that the best thing to do is to just buy new.  You should familiarize yourself with the warranties that are offered.  Some of the cheaper brands may seem great at the time, but they come without a warranty.  Check the elements of those guarantees before you sign the dotted line, so you will be certain of how well you will be taken care of should a tire need to be replaced.  All tires are different, and the expensive ones don't necessarily reflect the quality of the product, so become aware.  Do just a bit of research and you will have not trouble finding the tires that are just right for you, your budget, and your vehicle.