Tyre Tips
According to a recent survey by car insurance comparison site, Confused.com, 60% of motorists have no idea what the legal tread depth for tyres is. The recommended depth for tyre tread is over 3mm, although you’re not illegal until you hit 1.6mm. At that point, should you get caught with bare tyres, you could be […]
Some motorists think that winter tyres are an unnecessary expense, but fitting winter tyres can greatly improve your vehicle’s handling and keep you safe during the cold weather. Tyres in general can easily be ignored when looking at your car’s maintenance, but your tyres can have a huge effect on the performance of your vehicle, […]
Police across the UK have launched a month-long spot-check of motorists’ tyres as part of Tyre Safety Month. Would your tyres pass a police check? Having insufficient tread depth on your tyres can land you with points on your license and a hefty fine, not to mention the fact that hundreds of people are seriously […]
We all want to save money when looking after our cars – and buying cheap online tyres from Grippy is a good start! But there are other ways to cut your automotive spending, for example: reducing your fuel consumption. How do we do this, when fuel prices are rocketing? Well, believe it or not, it’s […]
All drivers are (or should be!) aware that the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm, but do you know why tread is so important? Your tyres are your only contact with the road, and that contact is much smaller than you might think. The surface of each car tyre that is actually in contact with […]
A puncture can happen at any time, and it is particularly frustrating when it happens soon after buying a replacement car tyre. However, all may not be lost. Half of all puncture related flat tyres can be repaired, and a repair is much cheaper than buying a new car tyre. As you are probably on […]
We all know that the pressure of your car tyres is important, but do you know why? To put it simply, driving with the correct tyre pressure reduces the chances of you losing control of the vehicle. There are other reasons to check it, but the safety aspect is the most important. The car manufacturer […]
Once your tyres are worn out, there are plenty of uses for them. Aside from being rather good at making vehicles of all descriptions move smoothly, tyres are remarkably versatile objects. They can be recycled or used as components in creating various weird and wonderful things, such as: a good old-fashioned tyre swing. growing potatoes […]
Do you know how old your tyres are? If your tyres are more than six years old, they’re not recommended for use. Tyres degrade and deteriorate over time and distance driven. Modern tyres should last between 60,000-80,000 miles, but you still need to check the general condition, tread depth, inflation and age of your tyres to […]
It is very important to take care of your car tyres as they are your only point of contact with the road surface. Your car tyres are what is keeping you on the road! Here are our top five tips for keeping those tyres in top condition. Check tyres for wear regularly – the legal minimum […]