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As early as September/October people start actively searching online for winter tyres, especially since many people have missed out in recent years and were too late ordering their winter tyres. Given how important winter tyres are and the increasing chance that you’ll actually need them, Google sees more than 10,000 searches a day for “winterbanden”. Winter tyres are therefore a hot topic a ... [...]
These days there are not only many online car tyre retailers, but also a huge range of brands. These brands are sold through the tyre retailers. You can read about the best car tyres here, but what are the most popular car tyre brands?Below you will find an overview of 5 well-known car tyres with a description of each brand. Bridgestone Bridgestone Corporation is one of the largest tyre and rubb ... [...]
These days, more and more is being ordered online. Car tyres are now also bought via the internet. Given the lower prices online – partly because no retail space has to be rented and there’s no need for permanent in-store staff – it’s well worth looking into this. Because good car tyres are extremely important and still fairly expensive, you’ll want to order the right tyres in one go. Bu ... [...]
Before you start, proper preparation is essential. That begins with having the right tools in your car in case you ever end up at the roadside with a flat tire. Think of a spare tire, the right jack, gloves, a tire pump and the correct wheel wrenches. Always think of safety first – make sure you are visible and switch on your hazard lights.Never try to change a tire if your personal safety is at ... [...]
The correct tire pressure: the maximum isn’t the best! Garages often get asked by drivers to inflate their tires to the maximum PSI (pounds per square inch) shown on the sidewall. But when it comes to the correct tire pressure, the maximum is not the optimal pressure.For smooth, safe journeys and long-lasting tires, it’s important to find the right tire pressure for your vehicle. Maximum tir ... [...]
While it’s easy to stick a Lincoln penny into the tread groove of a worn tire and use Abe’s image as a guide, we don’t think honest Abe necessarily knows what’s best for today’s drivers.The Lincoln penny tread-depth test has long been promoted as a handy way to decide when it’s time to buy new tires. It’s based on the idea that you’re still driving on legal minimum tread depth when ... [...]
Tyre valves rarely get any attention. They are, however, essential for maintaining the correct tyre pressure, which in turn affects both fuel economy and safety. Read this article to find out more about regular inspection and replacement of valves. A faulty valve can cause serious problems While driving, your tyres are exposed to many different forces. Due to acceleration, braking and stee ... [...]
A lot of thought has gone into the latest automotive safety technology. Most people today would not dream of driving a car without things like electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes and airbags. Yet one of the most important safety features of a car is something most people do not even think of as a safety feature: the tires. Car tires The tires connect the car to the road. They provide ... [...]
As the temperature drops, many drivers start wondering whether it’s worth investing in a set of winterbanden. Winter tyres have been the subject of a lot of debate in recent years. First, a series of very cold winters made people sit up and start asking whether they should buy a set.But the relatively mild winters in 2014 and 2015 (so far) had the opposite effect, with many people decid ... [...]