Kit cars are not just for bearded old men who want to convert an old Metro into something more interesting. Loads of really great kit cars have been created from the old Citroen 2CV, just do not forget to change the car tyres as the 2CV had the equivalent to four bike tyres! There are so many varieties of […]
Old car tyres need to be disposed of by agents certified by the Environment Agency. It is now illegal to dump tyres in land fill sites, this is also the case if the tyre has been cut up or shredded. After having your new tyre fitting completed could you do something more interesting with your old […]
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A new device has been invented that can scan your car tyres‘ tread depth as the vehicle drives over a scanner. The process uses a system of high speed cameras and lasers to detect illegal car tyres in the UK and costs a staggering 50,000 euros, which is the best part of £44,000 pounds. The maker of this system ProContour, which is […]
Winter driving is a totally different ball game to summer driving. Making sure your car is prepared for the cold season is vital. The reality is that being prepared could save you time, inconvenience and potentially your life! Surely it is worth a few minutes of your time to prepare for the winter. Car tyres should […]
Just black rings with a hole in the middle? Well not exactly – if you’re new to Motor Caravanning or indeed commercial vehicles or van tyres then this post will make essential reading! Tyres are one of those under-rated products that we are heavily dependent on but are often ignored. Here you’ll discover there’s a lot more to motor home tyres than […]
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Puncture repair kits have become a standard replacement from the traditional spare car tyres, particularly with vehicle manufacturers fighting to reduce the CO2 emissions. The additional weight of a spare wheel creates higher emissions and higher fuel costs. So is the traditional spare wheel option worth the additional money? Tyre puncture repair kits work by inflating […]
UK tyres are replaced on average 100,000 times every day and on the 16th July 2006 it became illegal for tyres to be placed in landfill. This obviously leaves a huge problem as to where we are going to put nearly half a million tonnes of used car tyres every year? Tyres are now recycled into many different things – some […]
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A car tyre that blows out on a motorway can be extremely frightening. The key is to stay calm and stay in control. This is a somewhat rare event now with UK tyres as the technology and quality is improving all the time. However the most common cause of tyre blow outs is under inflated tyres. This is especially […]
Damage to car tyres from pot holes is unfortunately an everyday experience on UK roads. It is important to check the wheels on the car for damage, the shock to the wheel is sometimes enough stress to crack the wheel as well as damage the tyre. This could be a costly business but if the wheel did […]
With everything available to purchase online from CDs to cars with the general advantage being a much better price, car tyres are certainly no exception. Buying cheap tyres online can save you money. We have tyre fitting partners all around the country so we can offer the complete service. We will even be offering a mobile fitting service […]