Tires are an every day part of our driving experience. They are what keep us driving smoothly down the road and provide traction at those particularly dangerous times. Even though we realize their important place in our daily lives and rely on them for our safety, when they wear out we would rather ignore it and hope everything will be okay. Tires are high on the list of most expensive car parts and even though they typically only need replacing every 70,000 miles or so they are not always something that we budget for. To make the tire buying experience a little less painful there are a few things that you can do, if your willing to plan ahead that is. Knowing the type and size of tire you need is important before you begin looking for new tires. By knowing exactly what you are looking for you will be better informed and better equipped to compare rates. For many it is enough to replace your existing tires with more of the same. If you are getting ready for a seasonal change or perhaps you were unhappy with your last set of tires, you may need to get something else. A lot of your research for right type and price of tires can be done online. You can research different brands, read reviews by other users, and compare prices. There are many online tire centers that offer more affordable prices on the same tires you would pay twice as much for in store. If you are like me, I like to be able to see and touch different products before I buy them, and then buy them for much less online. Stores are good for being able to see the product while online offers you the great deals. The best way to find a good deal on new tires is buying shopping around, comparing prices, and looking online.