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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I’ve got tyre wear much more on the inside than the outside. Why is this?
Our reader noticed tyre wear that’s more apparent on the inside than the outside of the treaded area. This is only happening on one of their front tyres. Read on…
Used tyres are loads cheaper than new. Will they really save me money?
Our reader needs a pair of replacement tyres to get their car through the MOT. They’re considering part-worn or used tyres to save themselves a few quid. We’ve already looked…
My father drives on over inflated tyres because it saves fuel. Does it really?
Some drivers believe over inflated tyres make their car handle better. Others put too much air in because they believe it will save fuel. Whatever reason you do it for,…