Flat Tyre Repair: Cost and Common Concerns We’ve almost all been there — that crushing moment when you either notice a flat tyres on your vehicle or feel the telltale bumpiness and lowering on one side of your vehicle. Although inconvenient and annoying, flat tyres are a fact of life. Flat tyres repair doesn’t have...
Tips for Driving in Hot and Cold Climates Drivers in the areas of the hot region aren’t the only ones who need to know about tyre safety in the cold. With recent record-breaking cold snaps, people in warmer climates also need to know how to deal with freezing weather. Summer tyres were designed to deliver...
Tips For Driving In The Rain Driving in the rain may seem low on the list of road hazards. It seems people don’t place enough concern on the dangerous ways rain and wet pavement affect driving. Rain significantly reduces visibility, pavement friction, and as rainfall pools in low spots it can obstruct lanes, creating bottlenecks...
Effect of tyre pressure on fuel consumption Under inflated tyres increase your vehicle’s drag, which increases fuel consumption. But by how much exactly? Under inflation of the tyre by 10 per cent increases fuel consumption by 2 per cent. Twenty per cent under inflation increases fuel consumption by 4 per cent. With tyre pressure at...
Highway vs. City Driving & Tyre Impact Highway driving can be inviting. Long stretches with wide-open spaces complete with natural beauty and reduced traffic: What’s not to like? But most people deal with a different driving reality. Dodging potholes and erratic drivers on the way to work and school, city driving is closer to a...
The Pros & Cons of Different Tread Pattern What are the Different Tyre Tread Patterns? There are four types of tyre tread patterns. You may also see them called tread designs. Each one has a different purpose and is meant for different styles of driving. The different tread patterns are defined by the design of...
Passenger vs. Light Truck Tyres and a Tyre Diameter Chart If you drive an SUV or a pickup truck, it’s important to know that you have options when selecting replacement tyres. Understanding the differences between Passenger and Light Truck tyres will be critical if you are considering a switch from the original tyre type for...
Guide to Plus Sizing Tyres & Wheels It’s a choice of performance and aesthetics to plus-size tyres and wheels. You can subtly or dramatically affect the curb appeal of your vehicle by changing its profile. It can also be a choice to increase performance as well as increase the cornering ability and shorten stopping distance...
Guide to Breaking in New Tyres When you buy a new set of tyres, installers usually suggest to take it easy on them, but why? Aren’t they brand new tyres, after all? New tyres result in a different feel and will handle differently than the old set. Take your time to get to know what...
Causes of Squealing Tyres They might be irritating, but noises coming from your tyres don’t always indicate a serious issue. What you hear may be easily remedied, but sometimes what you think might be a simple noise, could be a little more involved. EASY TO FIX: UNDERINFLATION Squealing of your tyres occurs when the rubber...
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