{"id":5611,"date":"2026-04-08T13:13:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tires-easy.com\/blog\/?p=5611---250d736d-9068-4a93-8b53-9eed29d99bd2"},"modified":"2026-05-04T09:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T16:12:34","slug":"how-to-buy-tires-online","status":"publish","type":null,"link":"https:\/\/www.tires-easy.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-tires-online\/","title":null,"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 14<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Navigating the Digital Marketplace for the Perfect Set of Tires<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Buying tires online is significantly different from going to the local tire store. Fortunately, this task is much easier than you might assume, even if you’ve never bought tires.<\/span><\/p>\n

Believe it or not, buying tires online has many perks compared to doing so at a physical retailer. The key is going into the shopping process with the correct information, most of which can be found with a quick look at your current set of tires and a critical assessment of your unique driving needs. The rest is a piece of cake!<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide will teach you the proper steps to buy tires online. This includes understanding the tires’ numbers, which brands are ideal for your budget, how to use a tire selector tool, and much<\/em> more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without further ado, let’s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tire Size<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

The first (and most important) information you need when shopping for tires online is your size. If you get this wrong, the tires will be useless \u2013 as you won’t be able to mount them on the wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that the size is displayed on the sidewall of your current tires, and you can figure out your exact measurements in seconds; you just need to know what the numbers mean.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s use this example of a typical passenger tire sidewall:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Starting from the far right side,<\/span> the “M+S” symbol<\/a> (while not directly related to the tire size) stands for Mud + Snow. This symbol indicates that the tire has all-season capability based on standardized industry testing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The “P” indicates that it is a passenger tire, typically used on coupes, sedans, and CUVs. If you see a tire marked with “LT,” it is for Light Truck, meaning pick up truck, Jeep, or SUV, rather than a commercial truck or van.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, let’s get into the actual sizing of the tire.<\/span><\/p>\n