For a city car, sedan, or station wagon, changing a tire could cost between €45 and €250, and up to more than €300 for an SUV. If your tires are worn and need replacing, here are some tips to help you save as much as possible. Choosing tires: summer or winter tires?For better road handling, but above all for your safety, it’s recommended to change your tires with each change of season. When winter arrives, for example, if the temperature drops below 7°C (45°F), driving with summer tires could be potentially dangerous.
Therefore, to minimize your expenses, it would be wiser to opt for all-season tires. Suitable for all weather conditions, these types of tires can offer excellent grip. However, before buying them, it’s strongly advised to compare different models.
What are the criteria for choosing a tire?
Besides the type of tire, before making your purchase, consider the following factors:
The tire’s lifespan as advertised by the manufacturer
The brand
- As well as the price and customer reviews.
- Where can you find cheap tires? At traditional retailers like Norauto, Feu Vert, and Euromaster, during promotional sales, you can buy tires at low prices. However, outside of promotional offers, it would be wiser to rely on specialized retailers like Mister Auto Pneu, Allo Pneus, or 123 Pneus. And to help you find the cheapest tires on the market, don’t hesitate to compare prices.
How much does tire fitting cost?
Besides the price of the tire itself, you also need to consider the mounting cost. Generally, this will depend on the prices charged by the garage. Also, depending on your needs, if you want your tires replaced at home, for example, you should expect a travel fee. Similarly, for urgent cases, in addition to the mounting and travel fees, the garage may charge a surcharge if the work is done at night, on weekends, or on public holidays. Can you change your tires yourself? While it might take much longer, it is entirely possible to change your tires yourself. However, you will need certain tools and some technical skills.
-
Guide vélo (en anglais) - The Elbe Cycle Route CiceroneTopoguide (en anglais) de l'éditeur Cicerone pour découvrir la piste cyclable de l'Elbe sur une longueur de plus de 1200 km. Description fournie par l'éditeur :Hill haters, delight! Here is a guidebook to the Elbe Cycle Route, possibly the easiest long-distance cycle route in Europe, being almost entirely flat or downhill for some 1200km. Cruise alongside one of Europe's great rivers as it flows from its source, through Czechia and Germany to the North Sea. This guidebook describes the route across 29 stages (together with a practical prologue stage), with stages ranging from 21 to 69 kilometres. Suggested schedules include 13, 15, 17 and 19 day options, making this a perfect 2-3 week cycle tour.Map extracts at a scale of 1:150 accompany clear route description, with gradient profiles provided where they are helpful. Background information on the region's history and natural environment is also provided, as are practical tips relating to preparation, transport to the start and finish, accommodation, amenities, navigation, safety and more.History abounds along this waymarked route. Pedal passed restored palaces, cathedrals, churches and other baroque and rococo buildings; see where the Iron Curtain once stood; and discover the great cities of Dresden, Magdeburg and Hamburg. -
Guide (en anglais) - Morocco Overland 4WD, from the Atlas to the Sahara (4x4,motorcycle, van, mountainbike) TrailblazerMorocco Overland – Route guide from the Atlas to the Sahara for 4x4, motorcycle, van & mountain bike After three years and 25,000 kilometres in five 4x4s and on seven bikes, here’s the 4th edition of Morocco Overland. Whether you’re in your own van, 4x4, 2 wheel-drive, on a motorcycle or a gravel bike, or are flying in to rent locally, Morocco Overland covers everything the regular travel guidebooks miss out, to help you make the most of your adventure in southern Morocco. This is a major update: the route guide has now been divided into eight regions. All the routes have been verified, loads of new ones have been discovered and logged, and there are over 20 new maps outlining scores of exciting trails (nearly double the previous edition) spanning 250,000 km² across southern Morocco’s fabulous mountains and deserts. With easy-to-follow routes ranging from sub-alpine trails to arid canyons winding past hidden Berber villages, and from the Atlantic surf to former Dakar Rally pistes, this comprehensive route and planning guide will appeal to both first timers and the seasoned adventurer. - 78 detailed routes and dozens more tracks covering over 20,000km – Over 40pp of colour mapping spanning 250,000 km².- For 4x4s, 2WDs, motorcycles and mountain bikes – Expert guidance on the choice and preparation of 4x4s, 2WDs, motorcycles and MTBs, plus off-roading techniques.- Routes for all types of vehicle and traveller – Off-road routes graded for suitability for 4x4s, motorcycles, mountainbikes and gravel bikes as well as scenic byways suitable for all vehicles including campervans. Includes fuel stations, selected restaurants and places to stay.- Getting to Morocco – Cross-country routes, ferries, immigration procedures; fly-drive for 4x4 or bike rentals. -
Guide de voyage en road trip (en anglais) - Australia EyewitnessGuide de voyage en road trip en anglais de l'Australie avec des informations touristiques, des idées d'itinéraires et des adresses. Description de l'éditeur : With its ever-changing landscapes, Australia is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Australia, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 22 drives across the country, from the coastal roads of the southwest to the red-dirt tracks of the outback. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Australia at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia you will find: - 22 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to seven days - A laminated pull-out road map of Australia helping you navigate with ease - Walks, delightful detours and activities to do along the way, plus you'll savor the best local -experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop - Practical tips: rules of the road, detailed directions and driving tips - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the country easily and confidently - Covers: Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and more
