My car has TPMS. Do I need to set it up?
Every car on the road that’s 64-reg or younger will have TPMS otherwise known as a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Although this is intelligent technology, it might not be as…
Category: Tyres
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Tyre particles are the latest emissions problem
David Attenborough has been brilliant at drawing attention to the plight of plastics in our oceans. And while many of us might tut at the sight of a plastic bag…
I need new tyres for my car. Are all season tyres worth going for?
It’s a dilemma in the UK. Our climate is usually so… boring that normal summer tyres will do the trick all year. Except when they don’t. There will be occasions…
How do I know when a tyre change is needed?
It’s a good question. Many people are only prompted into a tyre change when their rubber is illegal. But a tyre’s ability to keep us safe starts deteriorating long before…
Is there anything I can do to help my car pass the UK MOT test?
Every year around four in 10 cars fail the UK MOT test yet the government claims that around half of all failures could be easily prevented. Although garages frequently don’t…
What is the legal tyre tread depth and how do I check it?
The legal minimum tyre tread depth in the UK and most of Europe is 1.6mm. It’s important that tyre tread depth is regularly checked because the less tread a tyre…
Should I buy winter tyres for my car?
Some drivers may view winter tyres as an unnecessary expense. But those that have tried them will testify to the sure-footed feel they give cars on roads that are cold…
Why is there such a huge price difference between the Continentals my car came on and budget tyres?
Budget tyres are a bit like supermarket branded staples. There are people who’ll say there’s no difference between them. Others will swear produce from household names that have built empires…
I’ve got a lump on the outside of my tyre. How serious is it?
Anything that’s out of the ordinary on a tyre should be considered serious. Tyres are the only contact your car has with the road so ensuring they’re in tip-top condition…