Start with your vehicle.
Check your vehicle’s tire information label or owner’s manual for tire size, load requirements and recommended cold inflation pressure. Confirm the required speed rating with the owner’s manual or vehicle manufacturer, and have a qualified tire professional check any alternative wheel-and-tire package.
Describe your driving.
Tell your dealer about your daily route, winter conditions, passenger or cargo loads and seasonal driving. These details help narrow the appropriate category and fitment.
Compare what is documented.
Review the size-specific specifications, approved certifications and full warranty policy. A tread picture alone cannot tell you how a tire brakes on ice or how long it will last.