Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Gear up for tyre safety month
This October is tyre safety month, and as the weather has yet to decide what it’s doing, be prepared for a mix of wet, dry, slippery and possibly icy roads. Now, checking your tyres shouldn’t be an annual event, but ‘safety month’ is a good as any time to do it! Driving in wintry conditions […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on How to get the best out of your tyres
Good quality, well fitted tyres should last, but there are certain avoidable elements that can conspire to reduce the life of your tyres. Road conditions, bad driving habits and even mechanical errors can all contribute to wear out your tyres ahead of their normal lifespan, costing you money and inconvenience in having to replace them […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on When to replace your tyres
When do you need to replace your tyres? Well, preferably before they become dangerous! Worn out tyres affect your braking, handling, grip and fuel efficiency, so it’s important to keep an eye on them to make sure your vehicle has a set of competent (and legal) tyres. But how can you tell when it’s time […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Nitrogen Tyre Inflation
Nitrogen tyre inflation can bring many benefits to your driving experience and the longevity and performance of your tyres. It’s been called a ‘fad’ for a long time now, but the popularity of nitrogen tyre inflation doesn’t seem to be waning. The benefits of using nitrogen instead of compressed air in your tyres include: Tyres […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Spare Tyres
Having a spare tyre for your vehicle is a legal requirement – so always make sure yours is in good condition and that you know what to do with it if the need arises! Most spare tyres are kept under boot compartment, either inside or underneath the car. There should also be a car jack […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Tyre speed symbols – have a need for speed?
Ever wondered how the rating of your tyres affects your vehicle’s speed and performance? Think that all tyres are made equal? Well, there’s actually a lot of difference between tyre types, especially when it comes to the speed symbol (the letter that comes at the end of your tyre specification). Whether you’re looking for truck […]
Published: | in Tyre News, Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Premium Tyres on the Rise?
The credit crunch might not be over, but it looks like premium tyre sales are increasing, after several years of a preference for cheap tyres. Demand for premium and branded tyres in Europe, at least, have increased by approximately 5%. This might not seem like much, but both Bridgestone and Renault found themselves 500,000 tyres short […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Wet Weather Tyres
And so autumn seems to be poking its head around the corner and giving us plenty of rain already… So we hope all you drivers are being extra careful driving in the wet weather and checking your tyres are up to scratch for slippy roads, pot holes and puddles! Reduced tread depth can greatly affect […]
When you need replacement tyres for your car, van, 4×4 or motorbike, it’s easy to work out which size you will require. Simply look on the side of the tyre and check for the tyre size and specification – this will look something like this: 185/65 R 14 86T And if we break this code […]