My car doesn’t have a spare wheel. Do inflation kits work?
We get a lot of questions about these. It’s because the majority of new cars don’t come with a spare wheel. Instead, they’re either equipped with a space saver spare…
Tag: Puncture
What should I do about a tyre bulge?
Our reader was inspecting their tyres and they noticed a strange bulge in the tyre sidewall. They described it as looking like the bump that appears when someone is hit…
How do I check tyres on my car for any dangerous damage?
We always recommend that you check tyres on your car at least once a month. Tyres are the only contact your car has with the road so ensuring they’re in…
Is a string repair on a punctured car tyre as permanent as a repair from inside by a professional tyre fitter?
We’re all looking for ways to save money and what are known as string repairs to tyres may be advertised by some as a simple way of cutting the cost…
How to buy a space saver spare wheel: the complete guide
Hardly any new cars come with a full-size spare wheel these days. Owners will either find an inflation kit or a space saver spare wheel in the boot. As we…
I’ve put 16-inch alloys on my Peugeot 308 HDi. Will using the original 15-inch wheel as an emergency spare be dangerous?
Our reader bought his car second hand with 195/65 R15 steel wheels. He then changed the steel wheels for 205/55 R16 alloys. But he wants to know if he can…
How do I work out what space saver size I need for a spare wheel?
Space saver spare wheels are skinny wheel/tyre combinations that go in the boot. You fit them when you have a puncture. Some cars come with them when you buy them…
I had a puncture recently and the breakdown man did a tyre repair from the outside. Is this legal?
A tyre that’s been repaired properly can last as long as one that’s never been punctured. But to be legal – and to ensure they’re safe ‑ tyres have to…
I’ve had two punctures this year. Is there such a thing as a puncture proof tyre?
Punctures are a pain and tyre makers say they happen to us on average about every five years. Sadly, there’s not much you can do to avoid them. Tyre makers…
Is the money the government has pledged enough to fix the pothole problem?
One of the headlines after the 2020 Budget was a £2.5billion fund to fix the nation’s pothole problem. It sounds like a lot of money but is it really? And…