General Tyre News
Potholes are a problem caused by water freezing. Water seeps into cracks in the road or pavement and as the temperatures drop, the water freezes causing the water to expand. When the water turns to ice and expands it puts pressure on the cracks where it is sat, forcing it to split and crack. As the hole gets bigger […]
Bridgestone is the largest tyre manufacturer in the world, employing over 138,000 people worldwide. Bridgestone was founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi and I imagine even with his vision for the company he would be surprised at its success. One in five vehicles in the world are driven on the tyres made by his company! Bridgestone not only […]
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 […]
As the majority of vans on the road are owned and operated by business users, when it comes to choosing van tyres it is vitally important you use a reputable brand. A van off the road is lost income so there are many factors to take into consideration when searching for UK tyres online. With many commercial […]
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 […]
Performance car and van tyres are designed for sporty driving. There is no point in buying a hot hatch or performance vehicle without the tyres to match. Performance tyres are usually a lower profile and higher speed rating than your standard tyres. They feature a softer rubber compound which allows the tyre to grip the road better, giving […]
Speed ratings; what do they mean? Speed ratings have been put on car tyres so that customers can buy suitable tyres for both their car type and their style of driving. Speed ratings range from 87 MPH to 186 MPH. They are based on scientific tests that are run on a set tyres every 6.2 MPH (10KM […]
Most people in today’s tough economic climate are looking for additional ways to cut unnecessary spending. Your next set of car or van tyres could save you money! Energy saving tyres are also good for the environment as these also reduce CO2. These tyres are made of a slightly different compound which helps reduce the rolling resistance […]
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 […]
The chancellor George Osbourne has scrapped the planned rise in fuel duty. This rise in fuel duty was planned to come into effect from next month. This additional fuel duty would have cost the average family £144 per year. Grippy like to save our customers’ money when it comes to motoring and not just through cheap online tyres. With […]