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cracks in tyres
Main feature, Tyres

Do cracks in tyres mean I should replace them?

Our reader was washing their car and noticed what looked like cracks in the sidewall of their tyre. They want to know whether this is something they should worry about.…

By James Foxall29th March 202316th March 2023
driving in snow
Driving

The weather’s turning bad. What do I need to know about driving in snow?

The first thing to remember about driving in snow is things can happen that we aren’t used to in the UK. First and probably most importantly, your car will be…

By James Foxall8th March 202316th March 2023
string repairs
Tyres

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…

By James Foxall14th February 202316th February 2023
puncture
Tyres

How far can I drive on a punctured run-flat tyre?

Run-flat tyres are an increasingly popular puncture solution as car makers try to get away from including a spare wheel with their motors. But how do you know if one…

By James Foxall19th September 202210th November 2022
special ev tyres
Tyres

I have a Nissan Leaf EV that needs new tyres. Is it worth buying special electric car tyres?

Tyres are one of the things we get asked about most by readers. Although most people regard buying tyres in the same way they might look at going to the…

By James Foxall9th August 202217th November 2022
mix tyre brands
Tyres

Can I mix tyre brands on my Honda Insight?

Our reader needs two new tyres for their car and wants to know if they can mix tyre brands and replace the worn-out tyres with two new tyres that are…

By James Foxall21st July 202223rd September 2022
summer car checks
Maintenance

What summer car checks should I do before going on holiday?

For many of us, the summer holiday gives our car the biggest work out of the year. In addition to covering multiple miles, our cars often have to contend with…

By James Foxall14th July 20228th September 2022
xl tyres
Tyres

I’ve bought 98V Extra Load tyres for my Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. What air pressures should I run XL tyres at?

Our reader replaced regular tyres with Extra Load tyres on his 2017 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. He’s read that XL tyres require greater inflation pressure. But he can’t find out what…

By James Foxall28th June 202217th November 2022
cheap tyres
Tyres

What’s best for cheap tyres: a home fitting service or getting them from the garage?

Sourcing new car tyres is a bit like motor insurance. You don’t enjoy buying them but they’re vital to go motoring. Getting the best deal possible for cheap tyres takes…

By James Foxall31st May 20228th August 2022
1.6mm
Tyres

Some people say change tyres at 3mm, others at 1.6mm. Tyres aren’t fully recyclable so shouldn’t we use them for as long as possible?

The 1.6mm question is a very good one and one to which there isn’t really a right answer, in our opinion. Tyres are critical for road safety We’ve said it…

By James Foxall19th May 20228th July 2022

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