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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

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
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
snow tyres
Tyres

If it gets cold again, what’s the best way of driving in snow without snow tyres?

The weather’s getting colder and when temperatures fall below 7 degrees C, that’s when winter or snow tyres come into their own. But what if you don’t have winter tyres?…

By James Foxall19th January 202316th March 2023
space saver
Tyres

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…

By James Foxall10th January 20238th March 2023
different size tyres
Tyres

Can I fit different size tyres front and back?

Our reader wants to fit tyres that are 245/45 R18 100W on the front axle and on the rear 245/50 R19 100W. They haven’t said what car this is for.…

By James Foxall29th December 20228th March 2023
can i fit winter tyres on two wheels
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…

By James Foxall6th October 202214th 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
xl or regular load tyres
Tyres

I don’t know whether my car needs XL or regular load tyres. The owner’s manual doesn’t say, so how do I find out?

XL tyres used to be a relatively niche thing. Not so nowadays. With the advent of petrol-electric plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and SUVs, XL tyres are pretty much run of…

By James Foxall23rd August 202220th October 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

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