An important part of vehicle maintenance that every driver has to face is changing their car tyres. Your entire driving experience can be determined by the tyres you choose; tyres affect how well your car handles, the speed at which you can drive, and the conditions in which you can drive. But most importantly, they […]
Read moreThere are some great advantages to going away on holiday using your own car, especially when compared to travelling by air – The lack of a luggage allowance is disadvantageous on planes but driving your own car means that you can take almost everything and anything away with you (so long as it fits of […]
Read moreThere are several ways in which you can lower your car, they are: Air Suspension Coilovers Spring Lowering What Are Lowering Springs? Lowering springs put simply, are springs that have a lower ride height and usually higher spring rates. What Are Coilovers? Coilovers will cover the entire factory strut and usually have height and damping […]
Read moreThe Tyre load index determines the overall load capacity of the tyre in kilogrammes. It’s one of the principles that you need to look at when buying new car tyres. Let’s take a look at tyre load capacity and safety risks inherent in incorrectly classified tyres below. What Is The Tyre Load Index? The tyre […]
Read moreRun-flats are tyres that can be driven “flat” for a short period after being punctured at a reduced speed, giving you time to drive to a mechanic. The speed and distance that run-flat tires can manage after being punctured depend on the tyre brand and the weight that the vehicle currently carries. You can usually […]
Read moreSince the tyres have flexible sidewalls, a single tyre size suits a range of rim widths. The tyre width range defines the narrowest to the widest rim widths on which the tyre is intended to be installed over its tens of thousands of miles and years of operation. The thickness of the rim can affect […]
Read moreIn recent years, many car manufacturers have opted to exclude spare tyres from their vehicles. While this might seem inconvenient at first, there are practical reasons behind this trend, as well as solutions to ensure you’re never left stranded. In this guide, we’ll explore why spare tyres are disappearing, what alternatives are available, and how […]
Read moreIt was recently disclosed by the automotive website HonestJohn that nine out of ten new vehicles are sold without full-size spare wheels. Around 25% of cars are now sold with space-savers enabling drivers to continue to drive but at a reduced speed for a short distance in order to get to a tyre shop or […]
Read moreA spare tyre can be a lifesaver when you experience a puncture or tyre failure, but it’s important to remember that it’s only a temporary solution. Whether you have a full-size spare, a space-saver wheel, or a temporary “get-you-home” tyre, there are limits to how far and how fast you can safely drive on […]
Read moreIt is no longer a legal necessity to have a spare tyre and jack in your vehicle. In reality, more car manufacturers now opt for puncture repair kits. Theoretically, they’re safer and cheaper than changing the wheel itself. They’re a lot smaller than a spare tyre, too. Yet they may be frustrating to use, and […]
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