Brrr…. it sure is cold outside and its set to get colder! If you’ve been considering whether you should swap your standard tyres over to winter tyres then we’d suggest doing so at your earliest possible convenience. As we head into December you may think its a bit too late into the season to change […]
Many British motorists have never even heard of winter tyres, or assume they’re a waste of money in a country that doesn’t get much snow. But winter tyres aren’t just for snowy conditions, they’re specially designed to provide better safety and grip when temperatures dip below 7°C. In the UK. Last year, the average temperature […]
The new EU legislation for tyre labelling has been put into effect this month, with manufacturers now legally obliged to provide ‘traffic light’ ratings for their tyres’ performance in three areas: wet braking, noise, and rolling resistance – each rated between A and G. These ratings are intended to help consumers choose the best possible […]
Did you know that one of the most common reasons for failing an MOT is having inadequate tyres? It’s worth giving your tyres a quick check every couple of weeks, especially if your MOT is due, to ensure that you’re not driving on tyres that should really be replaced. Keeping your tyres in good nick […]
Apparently more than a third of British motorists are worried they are spending too much money on tyres because of their lack of knowledge, according to a recent survey. Over 50% also admitted they didn’t know what brand of tyres were currently on their car. This lack of awareness included simple tyre maintenance, such as […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips, winter tyres | Comments Off on Some Tyre Tips To Prepare For Winter
As the weather starts to get colder, there are a few car maintenance jobs that every motorist should be doing – checking their fluid levels, topping up screen wash, and of course, checking their car tyres. Here is a brief reminder of what you should be checking for: Check for any tyre wear both along […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Cheap Tyres Vs Poor Quality Tyres
We all want a bargain, but we also want to know that the product we are buying is of good quality for the money we are paying. Car tyres are no exception to this, but buying cheap car tyres does not need to be the same as buying poor quality tyres. By shopping around for […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Tyre Treads & When You Should Change Your Tyres
The legal minimum tread depth for car tyres is 1.6 millimetres. Most of us are aware of that. However, did you know that it is recommended to change your tyres before that? Most tyre manufacturers and tyre fitters recommend replacing your tyres when they have a tread depth of 3mm. Exact stopping distances will vary […]
Published: | in Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Driving on Difficult Roads
Here are a few tips that may help with those times you find yourself having to drive on difficult road surfaces: Muddy Road Conditions: Sometimes you find yourself needing to cross some mud without being prepared for it (i.e. not intentionally off-roading in a 4×4 for fun!). Firstly, stop your car before the heavy mud […]
When driving in bad weather conditions, the main problems to think about are the lack of visibility and the quality of the road surface and how much grip it will give your car tyres. For example, driving in both rain and fog reduces your ability to see much of the road ahead of you, as […]