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 […]

The tyre load index shows the pay load each of the car tyres can take. Every tyre has its load index number on the side wall of the tyre. Different vehicles require different tyre loads. For example, a small car will require a different load to a van tyres. 4×4 tyres are also effected by […]

Performance car and van tyres are designed for sporty driving. There is no point in buying a hot hatch or performance vehicle without the tyres to match. Performance tyres are usually a lower profile and higher speed rating than your standard tyres. They feature a softer rubber compound which allows the tyre to grip the road better, giving […]

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. […]

Pirelli was founded by Giovanni Pirelli nearly 140 years ago, making its first car tyres 110 years ago. With rapid expansion over the following 20 years from 1901, Pirelli had plants in Spain, Argentina and from 1914 UK tyres were being produced. Prior to making car tyres Pirelli made insulated and underwater telegraph cable. It then did not take […]

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 […]

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 […]