Sep 18 2020

What Criteria should be Retained for the Purchase of Tires for an SUV?

 

The sale of SUV vehicles has been exploding in Europe for several years now and this trend tends to be confirmed even more in 2020. With 38% of new vehicles sold against only 9% 10 years ago, they remain the " must-have" "of the auto market. But what about their options or the cost of purchasing their tires? Here is something to enlighten you on these cars, so coveted today.

 

What are the best 2020 SUVs?

In the wide range of SUVs that give pride of place to the automotive industry, here is the list of the 10 best SUVs in 2019/2020, among all the models available:

1. Alpha Romeo Stelvio
2. The Citroën C5 Aircross
3. The Dacia Duster
4. The Mazda CX-5
5. The Mercedes-Benz GLC
6. The Opel Grandland X
7. Peugeot 3008/5008
8. The Renault Kadjar
9. The Toyota C-HR
10. The Volkswagen Tiguan

However, if we take the Peugeot 3008 SUV, number 1 in SUV sales in Europe, we can see that the brand does indeed confirm its reputation as an innovative manufacturer.

Indeed, a major player in the automotive world, this model with a hybrid engine (Hybrid4) from Peugeot offers many advantages through its plug-in hybrid technology. This allows you to drive 100% electrically for a longer distance. Provided, however, to fully recharge the batteries regularly. In addition, this vehicle is also available in the petrol or diesel version in the catalog. No wonder, therefore, that the SUV 3008 and SUV 5008 are real successes for the manufacturer in 2019.

However, before going any further, let's first see the peculiarities of the SUV, and let us dwell on a criterion often watched closely by motorists in search of a vehicle: where to find cheap tires to equip their SUV?

 

What Tires to Fit on your SUV?

As you can see, the list of SUVs is particularly long and it's a safe bet that you too may be tempted by this general craze. However, the price of tires can be high and strain your budget. However, most of the well-known or world-famous brands now market much less expensive sub-brands to which you turn. To help you make the right choice, in this article, we suggest you discovering together what to remember as criteria to buy a tire suitable for SUVs.

 

Criteria to Take into Account before Buying a Tire:

It should be noted that depending on your driving style (sporty or flexible), if you are a frequent traveler or rather an occasional driver, but also depending on your means, the budget allocated to your tires will obviously not be the same. Here are 5 criteria to take into account before the final purchase of your tires.

 

1. The envelopes of SUV tires are more expensive than those of a sedan, for the simple reason that their dimensions are more generous and their techniques differ. In addition, the center of gravity is higher and the weight more consequent, it is much more difficult to have the same handling, the same comfort or even the same dynamism as those of a classic sedan. It, therefore, happens that on very large SUVs (Audi or BMW type), the tires have to be changed after only 10,000 km.
2. But good news! If your SUV is a 2-wheel drive, its tires will need to be changed in pairs and no longer by 4. In fact, the four casings wear evenly. And this, thanks in particular to its all-wheel drive. A significant advantage to remember during your future purchase.
3. The tire manufacturers have understood the interest of developing specific ranges by introducing an “ SUV tire ” range in their catalog. However, the choice is vast and the best way not to make a mistake is to follow the advice of a professional salesperson. Only he will be able to define exactly your driver profile. Namely: mixed ((70% road, 30% road), road (90% road, 10% road) or sports (100% road)).
4. As for the 4-wheel drive off-road SUV, you can opt for the CrossClimate from Michelin. Indeed, this tire marketed since 2015, is perfectly suited to all seasons, that is to say to extreme conditions both summer and winter. Sold 3 million copies in the first 10 months of its marketing, it remains unmatched until now.
5. Before investing in the purchase of your SUV tires, it is also recommended to read the labeling on their performance criteria. Mandatory since November 1, 2012, its main purpose is to provide information on rolling resistance (energy efficiency), on its braking capacity on wet surfaces and finally, to provide information on exterior noise in decibels. Different models like the Goodyear, the Pirelli, the Bridgestone, the General Tire, or the Hankook are between 67 dB and 71 dB, for the majority of them.

And it is only after all these criteria have been taken into account that you can then order your tires with full knowledge of the facts.