Here’s part 2 of our tyre terminology explained series – making the world of tyres a little bit simpler… Looking for replacement tyres, or buying tyres online can be a minefield of confusion terminology and technical terms. It can all be a bit overwhelming, and you may feel too embarrassed to ask for an explanation […]

Looking for replacement tyres, or buying tyres online can be a minefield of confusion terminology and technical terms. It can all be a bit overwhelming, and you may feel too embarrassed to ask for an explanation in person at a garage. Fear not! Here are some of the most common technical terms, explained in a […]

Sometimes tyres don’t need to be replaced, but can have the tread replaced instead. Retreading is a process where the worn tread is buffed away and a brand new tread is bonded onto the tyre. This is very similar to the way a new tyre is manufactured, and can be an alternative to a new […]

According to recent research, less than 5% of motorists in the UK plan on purchasing winter tyres in 2011, despite the pattern of harsh winters in previous years. This conflicts with reports from Continental, who – despite upping production according to increased demand – are warning European customers they may face a shortage of their […]

Grippy.co.uk are suppliers of Event tyres – a great range of modern tyres at exceptionally competitive prices – all available to buy cheaply online. Event Tyres BV was founded in 2005, and offers budget passenger car and light truck tyres made from top quality materials. Event tyres cover a variety of requirements, from 4×4 tyres […]

As your tyres begin to wear, the stopping distance of your car increases. Once the tread depth of your tyres gets below 3mm, braking distance increases quite dramatically. Even more so in wet conditions. Longer stopping distances mean slower responses to traffic lights, hazards and sudden braking, putting you at greater risk of an accident […]

Buying cheap tyres online is a sure-fire way to save money and make replacing your tyres stress-free and easy. All you need to do to get started is to check your tyre size or have your registration number handy. Using an online tyre website like Grippy.co.uk allows you to browse all the available tyres for […]

Keith and Norah Ashworth, a couple from Shropshire, took on the Classic Safari Challenge 2011 in their 1964 Mercedes-Benz 190 Fintail, complete with Avon tyres. The couple are fleet customers of Avon Tyres, running the Burnt Tree Vehicle Rental company, and decided to make good use of Avon’s reliable and durable Avanza AV4 tyres for […]

Tyre manufacturer Michelin have announced the introduction of three new motorcycle tyre ranges to be released in 2012. These track-oriented tyres will replace the current line-up for slick and rain conditions, as well as providing an improved racing Power tyre. First up in the 2012 track portfolio, we have the Power Cup, a tyre developed […]

Buying part-worn tyres may seem like a good way to save money, but it could turn out to be a false economy – or worse, the cause of an accident. The problem with part-worn tyres is that suppliers often don’t know where they came from. They could have been taken from a scrapyard, or off […]