Straight answers about tyres
Plain guides to choosing, reading and looking after your tyres, written by people who sell them for a living. No jargon, no filler.
Tyre Speed and Load Ratings Explained
The 91V at the end of your tyre size. What each character allows, and why fitting below spec can affect your insurance.
Read guideTyre Markings Explained
XL, RFT, 3PMSF, MO, DOT. What every code on your sidewall means and which ones actually change what you should buy.
3 min readThe EU Tyre Label Explained
Three ratings on every new tyre. What fuel, wet grip and noise actually measure, and which one to prioritise.
3 min readHow to Check Your Tyre Tread Depth
Three ways to check, where to measure, and why the inside edge is the one that catches people out.
3 min readWhen Should You Replace Your Tyres?
Tread depth is only one of four things that end a tyre's life. Age, damage and uneven wear matter just as much.
3 min readSummer, Winter or All-Season Tyres: Which Do You Need?
The dividing line is 7 degrees, not snow. What each type actually does, and which one suits how you drive.
3 min readHow to Read Your Tyre Size
Your tyre size is the code on the sidewall, 205/55 R16 91V. Here's what every part of it means and where to find yours.
4 min readReady to find your tyres?
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