When you consider how many cars there are on the roads, and how often they need their tyres replacing, it is easy to understand that dealing with old car tyres is an extremely important task. The days of tyre fires as seen in The Simpsons are long gone. When you have your tyres replaced, the […]

Let’s admit it – car tyres are just not the most exciting part of a new car for most drivers. Luckily, the car and tyre manufacturers spend lots of time thinking about the tyres, so we don’t have to. Car tyre manufacturers spend millions on research and development in a continual effort to improve their […]

The majority of modern cars come with a spare tyre stored somewhere in the car just in case one of your tyres goes flat or has a blow out. They can often be found in a well in the boot of your car, usually hidden by a layer of carpet, and secured with bolts for […]

Avon have been manufacturing tyres since 1904, and their car tyres have been thoroughly tested both on the road and on the racetrack. The Avon ZV1 tyre is an original equipment replacement tyre that comes in both H and V speed ratings. The directional pattern on the tyre footprint results in better water evacuation, which together with […]

It has previously been considered cost effective to rotate your car tyres in an attempt to extend their legal life, particularly if you spend a lot of time driving around roundabouts. Most car tyre manufacturers now agree that this is not a good idea. Tyres that are partly worn are more likely to get punctured, […]

On 1 November 2012, European tyre labelling legislation will be introduced for car tyres. It aims to give the consumer clear information about fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise. As such, the label is divided into three sections. The first shows the rolling resistance of the tyre. The lower that is, the lower the […]

Just like car tyres, caravan tyres are the only part of the caravan which is in contact with the road, so your safety and manoeuvrability depend on that small footprint. Although the tyres may not be used as frequently, they still need to be maintained in good condition at all times, and at the correct […]

Michelin believes the launch of Primacy 3 car tyres in February 2012 will begin a “whole new era in road safety”. This bold assertion is based on the fact that the research and behavioural analyses that they carried out when developing the successor to the Primacy HP have revealed some unexpected safety-related facts. The study […]

You have probably noticed some writing on the sidewall of your car tyres – a series of embossed numbers and letters that follow a strict pattern. But what do they mean? Let’s take an example from a tyre: 175/80 R14 88H It may look cryptic, and short, but that string of numbers and letters tells […]

Your tyres’ performance is essential to the overall safety and efficiency of your vehicle. Just like your feet get sore after a walk, your tyres take a bashing every time you drive your car. There comes a point when the performance begins to deteriorate. If your car is not gripping or handling as well in poor weather or is taking longer […]