The credit crunch might not be over, but it looks like premium tyre sales are increasing, after several years of a preference for cheap tyres. Demand for premium and branded tyres in Europe, at least, have increased by approximately 5%. This might not seem like much, but both Bridgestone and Renault found themselves 500,000 tyres short […]

And so autumn seems to be poking its head around the corner and giving us plenty of rain already… So we hope all you drivers are being extra careful driving in the wet weather and checking your tyres are up to scratch for slippy roads, pot holes and puddles! Reduced tread depth can greatly affect […]

When you need replacement tyres for your car, van, 4×4 or motorbike, it’s easy to work out which size you will require. Simply look on the side of the tyre and check for the tyre size and specification – this will look something like this: 185/65 R 14 86T And if we break this code […]

Hello, we’re Grippy. We provide good old-fashioned tyre service to one and all, across the UK. We’re cheap, efficient and very polite. We also love to keep up to date on tyre news and industry developments, so this is a place for discussing all things tyres, cars, vans, motorbikes, 4x4s and, well, anything with wheels… […]