Can I fit different size tyres front and back?
Our reader wants to fit tyres that are 245/45 R18 100W on the front axle and on the rear 245/50 R19 100W. They haven’t said what car this is for.…
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I don’t know whether my car needs XL or regular load tyres. The owner’s manual doesn’t say, so how do I find out?
XL tyres used to be a relatively niche thing. Not so nowadays. With the advent of petrol-electric plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and SUVs, XL tyres are pretty much run of…
Someone said I need to get the right tyre speed rating on new tyres. What is this?
Did you know tyres are rated according to the load they can carry and that they also have a speed rating? What’s more, it’s vital to get tyres with the…
What is a tyre load rating and why do so many tyres have XL on them now?
Every tyre has what’s known as a load rating or index. It’s vital to fit tyres with the correct load rating to guarantee maximum tyre life and road safety. XL…
Is it true we should adjust our tyre pressures before going on holiday?
Having the correct air pressure in your tyres is crucial primarily for road safety. Read on to find out why tyre pressures are so important and how you should adjust…
I’ve been offered some cheap tyres at £70 and some at £125. Why go for the more expensive?
On the face of it, tyres all look the same: black and round with a hole in. But cost can differ dramatically between brands you might have heard of, such…
My car needs replacement tyres. Can I do this during COVID-19 lockdown?
The government has postponed the MOT test due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite this, it’s still our duty to ensure our cars remain roadworthy. And if your car needs…