snow tyres as a gift

Do you know any of those people who hand other people awful gifts? Well, I am one of those people. If you do not know any of those people, meet me, my name is Jack. I have to shamelessly admit that I am horrible when it comes to handing gifts. I mean, I have heard it only a few times but I guess it was due to the fact that those people were quite straightforward. Usually people mask their true feelings and they do not want to hurt me by saying something along those lines: "man, what a horrible present you gave me!!!" I do not know why am I giving people horrible presents. I think it is due to a lack of taste. A true problem appears when I have to buy something for a girl. I mean, I had to buy a present for my mom"s birthday a few days ago. I had no idea whatsoever. I was in a complete dark hole and I could not think of anything decent. I came up with a rather strange gift. I bought her snow tyres. Yes, indeed, I handed her snow tyres as a gift. She had a mixed smile on her face. She was twitching a bit. I guess that she did not know what to do and how to react. I mean, what is wrong with giving someone snow tyres? I do not get it, they are quite important after all. I may be wrong but I always thought they are quite crucial.