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,…
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
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…
How long do car tyres last? How do I make my tyres last longer?
How long car tyres last depends on a cocktail of factors. These include the make and model of tyres, how you drive on them, the kind of driving, and the…
Is it illegal to mix tyre tread patterns on the same axle?
Our reader wants to know if they can have different tyre tread patterns on the same axle, meaning one kind of tyre on one side, a different one on the…
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…
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…