Feb 23, 2024
An up-close shot of tires available in Redwood City, CA

For INFINITI owners, ensuring your vehicle is equipped with high-quality, well-maintained tires is essential for both safety and performance. Neglecting tire wear is risky, potentially compromising your vehicle’s handling and stability, or worse: causing complete tire failure or accidents. If your INFINITI is due for new tires, visit Redwood City INFINITI. We provide a wide range of premium tires and our selection is designed to elevate your driving experience while ensuring your safety on the road.

Choosing the Right Size for Your New Tires

You should always make sure you’re purchasing the right-sized tires for your ride. While that may seem obvious, our service team can help you choose the best tires for your vehicle.

Choosing the Correct Speed Rating

Tires actually have various speed ratings. Tires with a higher speed rating offer better control and handling at higher speeds. The top speed rating is Z. You can find the recommended speed rating for your INFINITI vehicle in your owner’s manual.

Choosing the Correct Tire Class

On the sidewall of a tire, you’ll notice a letter code preceding the size numbers, typically represented as either “P,” “LT,” or “ST.” “P” indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles, making it ideal for passenger cars. “LT” stands for light truck. However, some INFINITI SUVs may fall into this category as well. Lastly, “ST” means special trailer, signifying tires specifically engineered for trailer use.

Choosing the Right Tire Pattern

Several types of tires are designed to meet the diverse needs of INFINITI vehicles. For drivers who encounter a wide range of driving conditions, tires featuring a symmetrical tread pattern offer a smooth and quiet driving experience. On the other hand, for drivers frequently navigating wet roads, tires with an asymmetrical tread pattern are preferable, enhancing vehicle control and safety in such conditions.

Tire Quality Grades at Our INFINITI Dealership

Each tire at our dealership has a tire quality grade. The grade consists of three different numbers or letters. The first is the treadwear, which tells you how long the manufacturer thinks the tire will last when compared to other tires. The higher the number, the longer the tire should last. The second is a traction letter. It will either be an AA, A, B, or C. This letter represents how well the tire will stop on wet roads.

The last letter is the temperature rating, which will either be A, B, or C. This letter shows how well the tire dissipates heat caused by driving. Those rated A are less likely to blow out.

Are you ready to buy a new set of tires for your INFINITI? Choosing a new set of tires does not need to be complicated. Visit our experts at Redwood City INFINITI in Redwood City, CA, today to see which tires will best suit your INFINITI!