{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"Brand or budget: choosing the right tyre","text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen it’s time to replace your tyres, you’ll be faced with dozens of brands and options. Should you stick with the tyres your car came with or save some money with a cheaper alternative? 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If you think they’re all black, round and much the same, we don’t blame you. But the truth is that carmakers work closely with tyre companies when developing their vehicles and design them to work with a certain type of tyre. Some even go as far as recommending a specific brand and model.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nReplacing your car's tyres with factory-spec isn't always easy on the pocket but it is the safe choice. It might even be cheaper in the long run than going with a budget version. Here's why.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/shell-fuels/go-well-content-hub/choosing-the-right-tyre/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_1734330344","model":{"title":"Why tyres matter","text":"\u003Cp\u003ETyres impact almost every aspect of your car's behaviour. They give it the traction it needs to turn engine power into momentum and stop that momentum via braking. 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It might take longer to stop or slide more easily in an emergency manoeuvre.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThis doesn't mean a different or cheaper tyre will always and categorically perform worse than an OE tyre across the board. But the odds are stacked against it, and you'll essentially be taking a gamble on how your car will meld with its new rubber in some key ways.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nIf you're lucky, the wrong tyres will just be annoying or the money you saved will prove a false economy due to increased wear or inferior fuel economy. Worst case scenario, they could increase your likelihood of having an accident due to poorer roadholding abilities.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/shell-fuels/go-well-content-hub/choosing-the-right-tyre/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_1425390875","model":{"title":"When to opt for alternative tyres","text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile cars are designed to work with certain tyres, carmakers are making that decision based on their likely intended use. If you operate your car for a non-standard purpose, there could be reasons to look beyond its OE rubber.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMost 4WDs, for example, come fitted with tyres that work best on sealed roads, which is in line with how most owners use them most of the time. A 4WD owner with serious off-road or extended dirt-driving plans can gain from choosing tyres targeted for that specific use.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHigh-performance tyres are an appropriate choice for drivers who prioritise roadholding over comfort, quietness or low cost. For others, a tyre that prioritises low rolling resistance, quietness or long life might actually bring their car closer to what they're looking for.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/shell-fuels/go-well-content-hub/choosing-the-right-tyre/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_19555037","model":{"title":"Why it’s best to ask the experts","text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you haven't really thought about your tyres prior to replacement, there's really no reason not to stick with OE. 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