Consumer Reports Tire Testing: Consumer Considerations in Purchasing Replacement Tires

Wednesday, April 28, 2010: 9:15 AM
Akron/Summit Ballroom (Akron/Fairlawn Hilton Hotel)
Eugene Petersen, Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, Consumer Reports, Colchester, CT
Presentations
  • petersen.pdf (1.3 MB)
  • Tires are one of the most important items on a consumer’s car and need to be replaced a number of times during the lifetime of a vehicle.  Finding the right tire can be a daunting task. Tire jargon is confusing, marketing information is difficult to compare, and government tire ratings are not always revealing.  Consumers also have their own perceptions of what makes a good tire choice, but Consumer Reports can help guide consumers along in finding the best tire that suits their needs.  This presentation will cover Consumer Reports take on making an educated tire purchase amid the information available to a consumer.