Tire guides

What we explain at the counter every day, written down. Practical, Jordan-specific, and free of sales talk.

How to read your tire sizeWhat every number on a tire sidewall means — width, profile, rim size, load index and speed rating — and where to find your car's correct size.When should you replace your tires?Replace tires at 1.6 mm tread, at five to six years old, or at the first crack or bulge — whichever comes first. How to check each one yourself.How old are my tires? Reading the DOT codeFind the four-digit DOT date code on your tire sidewall: 2324 means week 23 of 2024. How old is too old, and why fresh stock matters in Jordan's heat.What tire pressure should I use?Use the pressure on your door sticker, check it cold once a month, and expect it to rise in summer heat. A practical tire pressure guide for Jordanian drivers.Wheel balancing vs wheel alignmentVibration at speed means balancing. Pulling to one side or a crooked steering wheel means alignment. How to tell which one your car needs.Tire care in Jordan's summer heatHot asphalt, long drives to Aqaba and the Dead Sea, and full cars: seven tire checks that prevent summer blowouts in Jordan.All-terrain vs mud-terrain tiresWadi Rum sand, rocky wadis or Amman traffic? How all-terrain and mud-terrain tires compare on grip, noise, wear and comfort — and which one suits you.Premium, mid-range or value tires?Pirelli or a value brand? What you get for the extra money, when a value tire is the smart choice, and how to check any tire meets DOT/ECE standards.Flat tire? What to do, step by stepGet safe, decide whether to change the wheel or call for help, and avoid ruining a repairable tire. Faz3a 24/7 reaches you within 45 minutes inside Amman.Tire rotation: why, when and how oftenFront tires wear faster than rear ones. Rotating every 8,000–10,000 km evens out wear and gets more life from a set. How rotation works on FWD, RWD and 4x4.The best tires for Jordan's heatWhat makes a tire good in Jordan's heat: heat-resistant compounds, the right load and speed rating, fresh DOT dates and correct pressure. How to choose.Summer vs all-season tires in AmmanSummer or all-season tires for Amman? How each performs in Jordan's hot dry summers and short, sometimes icy winters — and which suits your car.