Skip to content
ask the car expert logo

Ask the Car Expert

Motoring made simple

  • Home
  • Pick a topic
    • Buying + selling
    • Driving
    • Maintenance
    • Mechanical
    • Opinion
    • Motoring admin
    • Tyres
    • Car reviews
  • Ask
  • About us

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

car wheel change
Tyres

What’s the best way to do a car wheel change?

Tyre companies reckon that each of us can expect to have a puncture once every five years. For many of us that will mean using a sealant and inflation kit.…

By James Foxall23rd July 20196th July 2020
Maintenance, Tyres

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…

By James Foxall13th June 20196th July 2020
particles
Opinion, Tyres

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…

By James Foxall30th May 20196th July 2020
Tyres

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…

By James Foxall9th May 20196th July 2020
tyre change
Tyres

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…

By James Foxall4th April 20196th July 2020
uk mot
Mechanical, Tyres

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…

By James Foxall5th March 20196th July 2020
Tyre tread depth
Tyres

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…

By James Foxall12th February 20196th July 2020
Winter tyres
Tyres

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…

By James Foxall28th November 20186th July 2020
Budget tyres
Tyres

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…

By James Foxall22nd November 20186th July 2020
tyre lump
Tyres

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, such as a tyre lump, should be considered serious. Tyres are the only contact your car has with the road so…

By James Foxall22nd November 201823rd July 2020

Posts navigation

Previous 1 … 4 5

Got a question ?

Ask

Socialise with us

Featured Posts

charge an electric car

I want to charge an electric car at home. How do I go about applying for the EVHS?

December 22, 2021

airbags didn't go off

My cousin rolled his car but the airbags didn’t go off. Is this right?

November 25, 2021

used tyres

Used tyres are loads cheaper than new. Will they really save me money?

November 9, 2021

space saver size

How do I work out what space saver size I need for a spare wheel?

September 16, 2021

125cc bike on a motorway

Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway if I have a CBT and full car licence?

September 14, 2021

Contact Us

Email: carexpert@wordsmithmedia.co.uk

Further information

  • Privacy Policy
  • Site usage
  • About
  • About us

Categories

  • Buying + selling
  • Car reviews
  • Driving
  • Featured posts
  • Headline feature
  • Main feature
  • Maintenance
  • Mechanical
  • Motoring admin
  • Opinion
  • Tyres

Recent Posts

  • I was looking under the bonnet of my car and noticed the coolant was below the minimum level. How do I top up coolant?
  • A friend is offering a Mercedes C-Class for sale. What should I look out for?
  • I’m buying an EV. What is the best EV home charging point?
  • I was hit by a car crossing a give way sign in a multi-storey car park. They claim they’re not liable. Are they?
  • What is an air conditioning evaporator? My garage says my car needs a new one
  • My partner has lost the documents for his car. He’s now sold it and the new owner needs to tax the car. Can he get copies of the document?
  • Why do some Japanese car mirrors seem to be fitted in weird places like the bumpers and wings?
  • What’s best for cheap tyres: a home fitting service or getting them from the garage?
Copyright © 2022 Ask the Car Expert.
Powered by WordPress and Arouse.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read our privacy policy
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT