Choosing the Right Tires

Recently I needed to replace the tires on our Dodge Charger. I started weeks ahead of time doing the homework to choose the perfect tires for our car. It was a job I take seriously, choosing the perfect tire type for the type of driving we do, and the weather conditions we expect to be driving in. I wanted tires that improved on some of the features provided by the original equipment tires that came on the car.
The "Tire Rack" web site is a good place to start doing your homework, where you can compare the specifications on many different brands of tires. You can search by the tire size you need, and compare features like; speed rating, tread wear rating, tread design, and cost.You must decide if you need all-season tires, or can use high-performance summer tires. The handling characteristics will vary greatly.
Our Charger originally came with V speed rated tires, so I wanted new tires with W speed rating, that would give me slightly improved high speed handling. I also found tires with a higher tread wear rating, which should add to the miles I expect to get out of the new tires. The cost was right at a local tire store, so the tires were ordered and installed a couple days later.
We have made a couple road trips since getting the new tires, and I'm happy with the handling at high speeds, so all is well. They are all-season tires, so they should do well if we have to make a trip up north in cold weather.
In the past I have had more specialized tires on some of my Mustangs. Like wider rear tires, and narrower front tires, for better drag racing performance. I even had a set of "Drag Radials" on the rear of my 96 Cobra. Having specialized tires always comes at a cost. It's a trade-off, where you loose the ability to rotate tires between all four wheels, in exchange for improved performance.
Lots of things to consider, but making the right choice can be rewarding in your driving satisfaction.

My 87 Mustang had wider tires on the rear, and narrower tires on the front for improved racing performance.