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…
Category: Tyres
They’re the only thing joining your car to the road so they’re crucial for road safety. Discover all about getting the best tyres for your motor and how you can maintain your tyres to be as safe as possible
What are run flat tyres and how far can I drive on them?
Run flat tyres are designed so that you can drive on them even when they are punctured and have no air in them. They have very stiff sides that will…
My car has TPMS. What is a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System?
Every car on the road that’s 64-reg (2014) or younger will have TPMS or a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Although this is intelligent technology, it might not be as intelligent…
Guide to winter tyres: should I buy winter tyres for my car?
Winter tyres are specially designed to work better than regular ‘summer’ tyres at lower temperatures. Anyone who has tried them will testify to the sure-footed feel they give cars on…
Why do so many new cars need XL tyres?
You might have seen the letters XL on the side of your car’s tyres. These are special tyres that are designed for heavy cars or in the case of vans,…
Understanding tyre speed ratings
Tyres are a great deal more than the black round things most of us consider them to be. They are rated according to the load they can carry and they…
Understanding tyre load ratings
Every tyre has what’s known as a load rating or load index. It’s vital to fit tyres with the correct load index for your vehicle to guarantee maximum tyre life…
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 cracked tyres is something they should worry…
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…