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Think about Utility before you buy SUV tires Greenville, S.C. (June 6, 2005) - In terms of use, today's sport utility vehicles are the modern equivalent of yesterday's family station wagons. Because the vast majority of SUVs in the U.S. are used primarily for ferrying kids to soccer, making the weekly run to the grocery store and taking on many of life's other everyday adventures, they should be outfitted with an appropriate set of highway-centric tires. This means the aggressive tread patterns of all-terrain tires consumers often see in off-road use on television are probably not the best fit for their SUV. According to Thom Peebles, brand marketing director for Uniroyal Tire, consumers need to carefully consider how they use their SUVs when it comes time to replace the tires. He says that while some off-road tires may look attractive, most consumers need a tire designed primarily for highway use. "Off-road tires are certainly necessary when a vehicle is used in rugged situations, but there are trade-offs, especially in tread wear and road noise," Peebles said. "If your version of going off-road is parking on the unpaved section of the soccer field, you need a tire purpose-built for the highway." For example, the affordably-priced UniroyalŽ LaredoŽ Cross Country tire delivers excellent handling via open tread grooves for great wet grip and all-season traction. It is also designed to deliver a smooth, silent highway ride. But handling and ride comfort are only part of the story - the Laredo Cross Country tire is built to last and is backed by a 60,000-mile treadwear limited warranty. With 13 new sizes coming this spring and summer, the Uniroyal Laredo Cross Country tire fits a broad range of today's most popular SUVs and light trucks, including the Ford Expedition, Explorer, and Escape; Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe Blazer, Trailblazer and Silverado; GMC Yukon, Envoy and Sierra; Cadillac Escalade; Jeep Cherokee; Honda Passport; Nissan Pathfinder, and Toyota 4Runner. "You don't have to be an expert in tires, but you should think about how you use your vehicle and your driving style," Peebles said. "By providing this information to your tire dealer, they can recommend the right type of tire for you." Uniroyal Tire is one of the world's leading tire brands for passenger and commercial cars, pick-ups, light trucks, mini vans and sport utility vehicles. |
