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…
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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
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 spacesaver spare wheels or inflation kits. We get a lot of messages from people complaining…
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…
If you look at the side of your tyre, there’s all sorts of writing on it. This is all important for a variety of mainly safety-related reasons. As well as…
Every tyre has what’s known as a load rating or index. It’s vital to fit tyres with the correct load rating to guarantee maximum tyre life and road safety. XL…
Having the correct air pressure in your tyres is crucial primarily for road safety. Read on to find out why tyre pressures are so important and how you should adjust…