Is it best to change winter for budget summer tyres? Or use winter tyres in summer?
It’s a common conundrum: you’ve fitted winter tyres for the cold months but what do you do with them when the weather warms up? Can you use winter tyres in…
Tag: Winter tyres
I’m considering cold weather tyres for winter. Can I fit winter tyres on two wheels or must they be on all four?
There can be some confusion over fitting different tyres for winter. That’s to say choosing tyres that are designed to provide grip in colder conditions when regular ‘summer’ tyres struggle…
I need a new tyre at the front of my car. Is it OK to get a different make to what’s already on there?
Having a puncture is always inconvenient. It’s not just the disruption it causes but if the tyre can’t be repaired, you need to source a replacement. What kind of tyre…
Is it worth getting a set of snow chains in case it snows this winter?
Snow chains are designed to be put on tyres in order to help drivers get through snowy conditions. They sound like the perfect solution for car owners who are concerned…
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…
How do I drive an automatic car in snow?
Driving in snow can be tricky for even the most experienced driver. For starters, unlike the Nordic countries, we’re not used to it. Plus hardly any of our cars have…