In many situations, there can be a large variety of options and sometimes it can be confusing what the right choice to make is. Such a problem can occur when choosing the right winter tires for your RAM truck. When you hear about the option of all-season tires, you may believe that they are good all year round and there is no need for a second set of tires specifically for winter driving. However, there is a big difference between winter tires and all-season tires that some drivers may be unaware of.

When driving any vehicle especially a RAM truck, it is important to have a maximized level of safety and the following points should be considered when buying tires for your vehicle.

1. Understand the true definition of a snow tire.

As mentioned earlier, snow tire differs from other all-seasons tires by the fact that tires for the winter have deeper studs or treads to increase the amount of traction in all types of weather. Driving with winter tires increases the capability to have good control of your vehicle no matter what the road conditions are like; if they are snow or ice covered, these tires will allow you to maximize the amount of control you have.

It is also important that you can distinguish a good quality snow tire from those that have a lower quality level. When considering to buy a new set of winter tires, talk to the staff at the dealership to make sure you are informed about the quality of tires you are planning to buy.

2. Check the Quality of all Snow Tires available in the Market.

Snow tires are produced from a variety of different manufacturers and they can offer different features with their brand. Some factories produce high quality tires that will maintain good condition for a period of time where some brands may offer a tire with a shorter time for maintaining their ability on the road. Choosing the right tires for your needs, can depend on the type of roads you drive on and the frequency you drive in adverse weather conditions. Most of the time, it is easy to see what tires offer better traction just by their overall appearance and features. Be sure that when buying a new set of winter tires, you ensure they are authentic to a certain manufacturer and are the right tires for your needs.

3. Trust a Dealer with a Good Reputation.

It is good to buy snow tire from the stores that offer it at a lower price but are also well known to that specific area. Visit your local dealer to find out what brands of tires they offers, discounts they qualify for and whether or not they are currently in stock.

Aside from having a selection of quality tires for RAM trucks, Kingston Dodge Chrysler offers a large selection of RAM trucks and other models to purchase. Visit our inventory page to see all the new and pre-owned vehicles we currently have in stock. Give us a call today at 613-549-8900 to see what deals we have on our winter tires and find out about the discounts applicable to some vehicles. Feel free to stop by our dealership at 1429 Princess Street in Kingston to see all the vehicles available including various RAM truck models.