If you drive a van or a car and carry a lot of weight in it, then you need to ensure that you buy the correct tyres when replacing them. Tyres each have a number of different sizes and ratings on. You can tell the width, wheel size and aspect ratio or tyre profile. You […]
Tyres
Tyres have a number of different ratings and sizes on them and it can be confusing to find out exactly which ones you need. The main reading is the size. The tyres have 3 sizes on them such as 105/55/15 the first number is the width of the tyre in millimetres. The second is the […]
With tyres getting ever more expensive, it’s definitely worth knowing how to get maximum use out of them. Thankfully, there are a number of simple tips to help you. First and foremost – use the most suitable type of tyre for the conditions in which you’re driving. For example, winter tyres are a much softer […]
Tyres are a major part of the safety of a vehicle. It is important to not only check that your tyres are sufficiently inflated every week but also that they do not have any damage on them and that there is plenty of tread left. The legal tread limit for tyres in the UK is […]
If you are currently in the market for car tyres then you may be surprised at the range of tyres and the massive difference in price you can pay for them. Many people are tempted to just go for the cheapest tyres as they just need to know they are legal but doing this may […]
With the UK getting hit by so much bad weather this winter, inevitably pot holes are cropping up everywhere. Older roads may have suffered from huge pot holes and ones that have previously been filled may have suddenly resurfaced. As a driver this can be a huge problem as you have enough to concentrate on […]
Breakdown cover is always a good idea, but you need to carefully check what you are buying before taking out a policy. Some policy’s are designed to simply get you off the road and to a safe places where as others will help you get home or with onward travel and will take your car […]
It sounds rather dramatic but your car’s tyres could, in fact, save your life. Not enough people really consider just how important the correct tyres and care of those tyres are. Firstly there are the sensible points that having the correct tyres inflated to the correct level will optimise your fuel economy and driving experience […]