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How to Use a Space Saver Wheel Safely and Effectively

Space-saver wheels, also known as “space-saver spare wheels” or “temporary spare tyres,” are a common feature in many modern vehicles. Designed to save boot space and reduce weight, these compact wheels are intended for temporary use only. While they can be a lifesaver in an emergency, it’s crucial to understand how to use them safely […]

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All You Need To Know About Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

Maintaining the correct tyre pressure is essential for safe driving, fuel efficiency, and prolonging the life of your tyres. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are an invaluable tool that helps drivers keep track of their tyre pressure in real time. In this guide, we’ll explore what TPMS is, how it works, its benefits, and how […]

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How To Clean Your Tyres – Wheel Maintenance Tips

We always think of cleaning our wheels as a priority when it comes to detailing. For most of us, I think this is going to be part of the daily washing regime. I decided to step away from car wheels, though, and to take a closer look at how car tyres can be washed. You […]

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The Complete Guide To AWD Systems

We define how all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive systems (FWD) operate, how they can be confused, and how they illustrate their similarities and differences. Here’s a descriptive comparison to explain the all-wheel drive (AWD) and four wheel drive (4WD) – their similarities and their differences: Coca Cola is to Malibu what all-wheel drive is […]

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Factors To Consider When Choosing A Replacement Tyre For Your Car

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 […]

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Trailer Tyres & Wheels Facts & Maintenance Tips

There 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 […]

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Should You Use Springs To Lower Your Car?

There 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 […]

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What is A Tyre Load Index And Why It’s Important To Know?

The 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 […]

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How To Tell If You Have Run-Flat Tyres?

Run-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 […]

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What is Rim Width? – Car Knowledge

Since 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 […]

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