They’re the only thing joining your car to the road so they’re crucial for road safety. Discover all about getting the best tyres for your motor and how you can maintain your tyres to be as safe as possible
How long tyres last depends on many factors. Broadly speaking, it’s down to the product themselves, how you drive on them, the kind of driving, the type of car they’re…
One thing we never really think about is the age of the tyres on our vehicles. For most of us this doesn’t represent a massive problem. Our car’s rubber usually…
Having a puncture is always inconvenient. It’s not just the disruption it causes but if the tyre can’t be repaired, you need to source a replacement. What kind of tyre…
The trend among car makers is to replace full size spare wheels with either skinny space saver spare wheels or inflation kits. We get a lot of messages from people…
Run-flat tyres are designed to be driven on even when they are punctured and have no air inside. They have very stiff sides that will bear the weight of the…
A tyre that’s been repaired properly can last as long as one that’s never been punctured. But to be legal – and to ensure they’re safe ‑ tyres have to…
Snow chains are designed to be put on tyres in order to help drivers get through snowy conditions. They sound like the perfect solution for car owners who are concerned…
Punctures are a pain and tyre makers say they happen to us on average about every five years. Sadly, there’s not much you can do to avoid them. Tyre makers…
Eco tyres are rubber that’s been designed to help cars get more miles out of whatever fuel they use. Read on to find out whether they work and if they’re…
Did you know tyres are rated according to the load they can carry and that they also have a speed rating? What’s more, it’s vital to get tyres with the…