It is best to go to a tire dealer with all the knowledge of what you need; this makes it more difficult for the dealer to talk you into buying unnecessary items or expensive items. First off, you should know what you will be using your tires for. Do you live in Florida where snow is not a problem? Are you going to be towing heavy trailers? Are the tires for a heavy trailer? Will you be driving only mostly paved roads, or on all types of surfaces? How much are you willing to spend? You should know the answers to all theses questions and more before going to the tire dealer.
If you are still wondering, I will go into a bit more detail. If you live in the southern United States, snow might not be a huge problem. You could probably get away with all season tires. If you really enjoy touring in the summer, you could invest in summer tires, and run all season tires the rest of the year. If your tires are for a trailer, you should make sure they can handle for extra load. Tires on a typical car or light truck are inflated anywhere between 28 and 35 PSI (pounds per square inch) depending on a number of factors such as weight, performance, and model. Some trailer tires are inflated at over 50 PSI, with some up in the 100 PSI range. A normal tire is at risk of blowing it if this much air is in the tire, and a blown tire at the wrong moment can put a car of the road or take out a person's eye if you are close by.
If you can know what type of vehicle the tire will be used for, or even better, the exact make and model of the vehicle, the way you plan on using the tire, and how much you are willing to spend, you are at a great advantage. The latter deserves an extra blurb though. It is best that while you know how much you want to spend, you keep it quiet; an experienced tire dealer can take what information you give him and find ways to squeeze those extra few dollars out of you.
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