Tips & Advice for Car, SUV & Van tyres

What car tyres do I need? How to choose the best car tyres? If you are asking yourself these questions, our article will help you to consider the important criteria for making the right choice.

The tyre size might seem to be the only important factor in deciding which tyres to buy. However, as we will see, it is also essential to take into account your driving style and climatic conditions.

From purchasing new tyres for your car to finding yourself with an unfortunate puncture (and the flat tyre that comes with it), there could be a few moments when you’ll need to head to the garage to get your new tyres fitted to the wheels. Although fitting tyres at home is technically possible, it’s easier, safer and much faster to have a professional take care of them. For fitting new tyres to the wheels, it’s recommended that you go to a garage where the technicians will be experts at fitting tyres, particularly as an incorrectly fitted tyre could potentially lead to damage and driving difficulties. Here we take a look at the tyre fitting process at the garage, so you can better understand the key steps behind how to change a tyre.

Having the correct recommended tyre pressure in your vehicle’s tyres not only optimises the performance but also increases your personal safety and those of other road users when driving. On the other hand, incorrect tyre pressure will reduce the grip of your tyres and increase your braking distances. It can also damage your tyres, reduce their life span and increase your fuel consumption. Let's take a look at how to avoid these risks and what tyre pressure is needed for your vehicle.