Practical, no-nonsense advice to help you get the most from your tyres and stay safe on the road.
Guides written by the team that fits tyres every day.
What tyre pressure monitoring systems do, why the light comes on, the MOT rule and what to do.
Read article →Tread depth, condition and the fines you could face - everything the law expects of your tyres.
Read article →The 2mm rule, the marking law, why the economics don't add up, and our honest verdict.
Read article →When a puncture can safely be repaired to the British Standard, and when a tyre must be replaced.
Read article →Which is better after a puncture? The pros, cons and the 50mph/50-mile rules explained.
Read article →Yes - here's what wheel balancing is, the signs you need it, and why we balance every wheel.
Read article →How mobile fitting works, what to expect, and why it saves you time and money.
Read article →Our thank-you to NHS staff - 10% off tyres, fitted at your home, work or the hospital car park.
Read article →How they compare to summer and winter tyres, what the 3PMSF snowflake means, and if they suit UK roads.
Read article →How locking wheel nuts work, where to find your key, and how to get one off without it.
Read article →What the numbers on your tyre mean - width, profile, rim, load and speed rating - and how to find yours.
Read article →What affects tyre life, how to read the age code, and the signs it's time to replace them.
Read article →Check your tyres are legal in seconds with a 20p coin, plus how to use a tread depth gauge.
Read article →What pressure your car should be, how to find it, and what under- and over-inflation cost you.
Read article →They're not a legal requirement - when they help, the 7°C rule, and the all-season alternative.
Read article →One fixes vibration, the other fixes pulling and uneven wear - how to tell which you need.
Read article →The claims, the reality, and why regular air plus monthly checks is fine for most drivers.
Read article →The letter and number on your tyre decoded - and why you must match your car's spec.
Read article →Step by step, from parking safely to torquing the nuts - and when to call us instead.
Read article →Wearing on one edge, the centre or in patches? What each pattern tells you and how to fix it.
Read article →What the EU tyre label tells you, what tests show, and when to step up to premium.
Read article →The 3PMSF snowflake, the EU tyre label, and what independent tests rate.
Read article →Weight-based pressures, why they matter for heavy loads, and the age rule caravanners forget.
Read article →The 1.6mm limit, damage, correct size/type and the TPMS rule - avoid an avoidable fail.
Read article →Uneven pressure, alignment, tyre wear or brakes - the causes, cheapest first.
Read article →Call now for a fast, no-obligation quote - or drop your details in and we'll come back to you.
07772 078 648Your tyre size is printed on the sidewall of the tyre - a string like 205/55 R16 91V. Here's what each number and letter means.
Please take the size from the exact tyre(s) you want replacing - front and rear sizes can differ.