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 […]
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 […]
Car tyre valves make up one of the key components of the wheel. Air pressure is controlled via the valve. The valve is the final seal to make sure that the car tyres stay inflated. Under-inflated tyres are at risk of blow outs due to increased friction which causes the tyre to heat up and sometimes burst. […]
Damage to your car tyres can be extremely dangerous. A damaged tyre can lead to a flat tyre or worse; a blow out! Whilst a flat tyre will leave you with the inconvenience of having to change the wheel at the roadside or waiting for recovery, for anyone who drives a commercial vehicle a van […]
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 […]
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Trailer tyres need to be checked regularly. Trailers and caravans unlike most car tyres are not used on a daily basis so it easy for damaged tyres to be missed. For most trailers and caravans the tyres do not necessarily wear out. They simply perish over the course of time, and this can make the tyre considerably weaker. As […]
Tyre pressures – do they really make any difference? Well, surprisingly lots! Fuel economy, tyre wear, superior handling, reduced braking distances, reduced CO2 emissions and reduced chance of aquaplaning. These are obviously important to everybody from owners of vehicles with 4×4 tyres to car and van tyres. So first things first, how do you know what the correct tyre pressures […]
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 […]
This winter make sure your tyres are safe and legal. Although the legal limit for UK tyres is 1.6mm across 75% of the tyre the recommendation is to replace the tyre when the tread is reduced down to 3mm. The tread gives you traction with the road and clears the rain water. It is worth remembering that your […]