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Category: Tyres

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

Tyres

If I fit bigger wheels to my Dacia Duster, will it ruin the ride quality?

Fitting bigger wheels to any car won’t necessarily ruin the ride quality. However, there’s a good chance it will have a negative impact on how a car performs when it…

By James Foxall31st August 20219th September 2021
tyre inflation kits effective
Tyres

My car has no spare wheel. Are tyre inflation kits effective?

We get a lot of questions about these. It’s because the majority of new cars don’t come with a spare wheel. Instead, they’re either equipped with a space saver spare…

By James Foxall17th August 202110th February 2022
how long do tyres last
Tyres

How long do tyres last? I bought a set for my car and they only seem to have lasted 10,000 miles

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…

By James Foxall22nd July 202118th August 2021
10-year old tyres
Tyres

Is it true that 10-year old tyres will be made illegal?

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…

By James Foxall17th June 20212nd July 2021
mixing tyres
Tyres

I need a new tyre at the front of my car. Is it OK to get a different make to what’s already on there?

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…

By James Foxall25th May 20213rd June 2021
space saver spare
Tyres

My car came with an inflation kit. Can you buy space saver spare wheels?

The trend among car makers is to replace full size spare wheels with either skinny spacesaver spare wheels or inflation kits. We get a lot of messages from people complaining…

By James Foxall13th April 202117th September 2021
run-flat tyres
Tyres

What are run-flat tyres and can I get them for any car?

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…

By James Foxall18th March 202111th May 2021
tyre repair
Tyres

I had a puncture recently and the breakdown man did a tyre repair from the outside. Is this legal?

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…

By James Foxall11th February 202110th September 2021
snow chains
Tyres

Is it worth getting a set of snow chains in case it snows this winter?

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…

By James Foxall21st January 20215th February 2021
puncture proof tyre
Tyres

I’ve had two punctures this year. Is there such a thing as a puncture proof tyre?

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…

By James Foxall28th December 202015th January 2021

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