Yes, you may not have believed it but you can actually have the wrong sized tyres fitted to your vehicle. The manufactures recommend the correct tyres for a vehicle but you can chose to have different ones fitted, or sometimes they are fitted by the garage incorrectly. Converting to a different size of tyre is […]
When it comes to cars, wheels are a major factor attributing to the safety of the vehicle. Damaged wheels or tyres can cause serious accidents and therefore it is vital that you check them often. If you have a flat tyre or it is losing significant pressure over a period of time then often people […]
When it comes to choosing tyres, many of us are baffled by the labelling system such as speed ratings and have no idea what quality tyre we need. Most garages will try and upsell you on tyres stating that for a little bit more money you can get a lot better quality tyre, but is […]
Often when you take your car in to a garage for repairs, MOT’s of serving you will be presented with a list of other work that may need doing to the vehicle. Some garages do this purely to try and up sell other work and some do it as standard practice to inform you without […]
Tyres are not cheap, in fact a full set of standard tyres can cost upwards of around £200 including balancing and tracking so it’s vital that you take good care of your tyres to ensure that you get the maximum use out of them. Ensure that they are inflated to the correct pressure, this is […]
There are two different sets of labels for car tyres. The first is the information printed on the sidewall of the tyre. This code is to identify the size and specification of the tyre in question and to signify that it holds up to European standards. Looking at the code from a popular size of […]
Replacing your cars tyres can be a costly business, particularly for sports cars and SUV’s. If you don’t keep an eye on your tyres, you could end up having to fork out for a new set at an awkward time. It’s easy to miss wear on the inside shoulder of the tyre, especially if your […]
It’s a good idea to rotate your cars tyres periodically to counter uneven wear, possibly caused by misaligned suspension, and thus increase the life of the tyres. The general advice is to rotate your tyres every 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first. When rotating tyres, it’s important to know how your wheels are […]
