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Tyre Advice & Guides

Practical, no-nonsense advice to help you get the most from your tyres and stay safe on the road.

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Guides written by the team that fits tyres every day.

Technical

What Is TPMS? A Complete Guide

What tyre pressure monitoring systems do, why the light comes on, the MOT rule and what to do.

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The Law

A Definitive Guide to UK Tyre Law (2026)

Tread depth, condition and the fines you could face - everything the law expects of your tyres.

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Safety

Are Part Worn Tyres Worth the Risk?

The 2mm rule, the marking law, why the economics don't add up, and our honest verdict.

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Repairs

Puncture Repair: When Can It Be Done?

When a puncture can safely be repaired to the British Standard, and when a tyre must be replaced.

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Buying Guide

Spare Wheel vs Tyre Repair Kit

Which is better after a puncture? The pros, cons and the 50mph/50-mile rules explained.

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Our Service

Can Mobile Tyre Fitters Balance Wheels?

Yes - here's what wheel balancing is, the signs you need it, and why we balance every wheel.

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Our Service

What Is Mobile Tyre Fitting?

How mobile fitting works, what to expect, and why it saves you time and money.

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Offers

NHS Discount: 10% Off for NHS Staff

Our thank-you to NHS staff - 10% off tyres, fitted at your home, work or the hospital car park.

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Buying Guide

All Season Tyres: Are They Worth It?

How they compare to summer and winter tyres, what the 3PMSF snowflake means, and if they suit UK roads.

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How-To

Locking Wheel Nut Removal (No Key?)

How locking wheel nuts work, where to find your key, and how to get one off without it.

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Buying Guide

Tyre Size Explained

What the numbers on your tyre mean - width, profile, rim, load and speed rating - and how to find yours.

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Tyre Care

How Long Do Tyres Last?

What affects tyre life, how to read the age code, and the signs it's time to replace them.

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Tyre Care

How to Check Tyre Tread Depth: The 20p Test

Check your tyres are legal in seconds with a 20p coin, plus how to use a tread depth gauge.

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