We understand with your time being so valuable, that you may not have time to come and visit one of our authorised tyre fitting centres. This is why we have decided to offer a mobile tyre fitting van service. The van will pre-bookable in hourly time slots and will have stock of your chosen tyre. This is […]
There are five different types of tyre construction, so what are the differences and more importantly which tyre should you be buying? Three methods of tyre construction commonly used for car tyres are explained here. Bias Tyres (Cross Ply) – made by using cords that form a crisscross pattern going diagonally at a 30 to 40 degree angles. The tread […]
4×4 Tyres have a big job to do. Whilst car tyres are designed specifically for certain functions, 4×4 tyres have to do much more. With the weight of the vehicle and the speeds that some of the 4x4s are capable of, the technology within these tyres has moved drastically in the last few years. Cast your mind back several […]
The tyre load index shows the pay load each of the car tyres can take. Every tyre has its load index number on the side wall of the tyre. Different vehicles require different tyre loads. For example, a small car will require a different load to a van tyres. 4×4 tyres are also effected by […]
Pirelli was founded by Giovanni Pirelli nearly 140 years ago, making its first car tyres 110 years ago. With rapid expansion over the following 20 years from 1901, Pirelli had plants in Spain, Argentina and from 1914 UK tyres were being produced. Prior to making car tyres Pirelli made insulated and underwater telegraph cable. It then did not take […]
Damage to your car tyres can be extremely dangerous. A damaged tyre can lead to a flat tyre or worse; a blow out! Whilst a flat tyre will leave you with the inconvenience of having to change the wheel at the roadside or waiting for recovery, for anyone who drives a commercial vehicle a van […]
Tyre pressures – do they really make any difference? Well, surprisingly lots! Fuel economy, tyre wear, superior handling, reduced braking distances, reduced CO2 emissions and reduced chance of aquaplaning. These are obviously important to everybody from owners of vehicles with 4×4 tyres to car and van tyres. So first things first, how do you know what the correct tyre pressures […]
Run Flat tyres have been around for a surprisingly long time. The idea originated in the 1930s when a car tyres suffering a blow out was a major problem. Michelin was the first main stream tyre manufacture to make Run Flats but these were used mainly for military vehicles, with these tyres being advertised as semi-bulletproof. Moving forward to today and […]
4×4 Drive vehicles have become increasingly popular over the last few years and one of the biggest changes is the changing styles. Twenty years ago if you had a 4×4 vehicle it would have been an ex military style vehicle with very little refinement. Now things could not be more different. The most surprising manufacturer to enter […]
There are several key elements that need to be considered before you choose your new cheap tyres online with Grippy. Whether your tyres are being changed or replaced because they are old and worn or to improve the performance of your vehicle you should think about the following: Firstly the tyres you choose should be the same size as […]