As we approach the winter weather, there are a variety of things you can do to prepare your car and its tyres. One that involves the least effort is a trip to the local garage for a basic vehicle check, but there is plenty you can do yourself at home. Firstly, turn all the lights […]

For high performance tyres on wet and dry roads, try Uniroyal’s RainSport 2 tyres, with a unique tread pattern which provide greater resistance to aquaplaning and shorter braking distances. RainSport 2 tyres by Uniroyal are constructed to efficiently disperse water from the surface of the tyre using the curved ‘V-tread’ that makes them both attractive […]

Last year, there was some confusion over the validity of car insurance when fitting winter tyres. This was because some companies claimed that this change in tyres was a modification that required higher cover or premium. However, Simon Douglas, director of AA insurance, assures drivers that this is not the case and that winter tyres […]

The Red Bull F1 team reveals their method for heating tyres and brakes before their drivers leave the pits – a simple but clever technique that they have been using since Belgium. Pre-heated aluminium cylinders are placed inside the brake ducts to maintain racing speed temperature. These are then removed by mechanics before the car […]

This year’s Auto Bild tyre test looked at 12 premium winter/all-season 225/45 R17 tyres to see how they fare against snow, wet and dry roads, and comparing their performance with regard to wear rate, noise and comfort. Here are the top 5 in order: The top-scoring tyre was the Michelin Alpin A4, which had the […]

Pirelli is seeking to change the tyre allocation numbers for 2012’s F1 events to prevent wasted sets after each race weekend. Once these harder compound tyres have been mounted on hubs (done pre-event), even if they’ve not been used, they still have to be destroyed after Sunday night. Clearly, this is a great waste, although […]

It’s national tyre safety day today, so take a minute to do the following quick checks on your vehicles tyres! 1) Tyre Tread Depth – Legal tread depth for tyres is over 1.6mm, although most tyre manufacturers advise you to have tread depth of over 3mm, as braking distances start to increase dramatically under 3mm. You […]

According to a recent survey by car insurance comparison site, Confused.com, 60% of motorists have no idea what the legal tread depth for tyres is. The recommended depth for tyre tread is over 3mm, although you’re not illegal until you hit 1.6mm. At that point, should you get caught with bare tyres, you could be […]

Michelin’s Energy Saver tyres provide great all-season performance, even in the wet. The new generation 100% silica-based compound almost completely replaces the carbon black, making these green tyres much better for the environment, and for your car. The benefits of Energy Saver tyres include: Less fuel used Greater safety on wet roads Improved wet braking […]

Some motorists think that winter tyres are an unnecessary expense, but fitting winter tyres can greatly improve your vehicle’s handling and keep you safe during the cold weather. Tyres in general can easily be ignored when looking at your car’s maintenance, but your tyres can have a huge effect on the performance of your vehicle, […]