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HOW TO CHECK YOUR TYRE SIZE

You can find your car’s tyre size written on the sidewall of your current set of tyres, in your vehicle’s handbook or on a sticker in the door jam or inside the fuel cap door. When buying new tyres you should only go for ones that have these same numbers to ensure a good fit

WHAT ARE LOW PROFILE TYRES?

WHAT ARE LOW PROFILE TYRES?

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Low profile tyres are often considered the slickest, trendiest, and even the sexiest type of tyre you can fit to your vehicle, due to their sleek and shiny appearance. This is thanks to the sidewall being much smaller and the...

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WHAT ARE RUN FLAT TYRES?

WHAT ARE RUN FLAT TYRES?

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

What are run-flat tyres? Run-flat tyres are designed to allow you to safely drive a vehicle for a limited time or distance in the event of a puncture. Thanks to their reinforced sidewall, they’re strong enough to hold the weight...

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WHEN TO CHANGE FROM WINTER TO SUMMER TYRES

WHEN TO CHANGE FROM WINTER TO SUMMER TYRES

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

The most obvious answer is to use summer tyres during the summer and winter tyres during the winter. However, there’s more to it than simply looking out the window and deciding for yourself that it’s time to change to summer...

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ALL SEASON TYRES VS SUMMER TYRES

ALL SEASON TYRES VS SUMMER TYRES

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Many drivers don’t understand the advantages of using the correct tyres for the time of year, and aren’t sure of the advantages and disadvantages when it comes to all season tyres vs summer tyres. Seasonal tyres can provide the greatest...

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TYRE LIFE

TYRE LIFE

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Just Tyres are one of the only companies in the UK to concentrate exclusively on selling car tyres. There is a lot riding on your tyres. We firmly believe that once tyres have been fitted; they need to be looked...

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HOW DO UNDER-INFLATED TYRES AFFECT YOUR CAR?

HOW DO UNDER-INFLATED TYRES AFFECT YOUR CAR?

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

From handling to fuel consumption, underinflated tyres will negatively affect your car in more ways than you might expect. Making sure you have the right air pressure in your tyres is one of the easiest, quickest and cheapest ways you...

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WHAT IS A ZR RATING ON A TYRE?

WHAT IS A ZR RATING ON A TYRE?

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

The letters ZR on the sidewall relate to a tyre’s speed rating, which in this case is 150mph. That means it should not be driven at speeds in excess of 150mph (240kmph) - of course, where such speeds are even...

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER TYRES

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER TYRES

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Many people are unaware that they’re not getting the best performance out of their car because they’re not sure of the differences between summer and winter tyres, or when is the right time to switch between the two. They’re also...

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HOW TO MEASURE TYRE TREAD

HOW TO MEASURE TYRE TREAD

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Tyre tread refers to the grooved rubber on the circumference of the tyre, which comes into direct contact with the road. This part of the tyre is essential, with manufacturers developing various tread patterns that affect how the car handles,...

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TYRE RIM PROTECTION - WHAT IS IT AND DO YOU NEED IT?

TYRE RIM PROTECTION - WHAT IS IT AND DO YOU NEED IT?

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

You need to protect every part of your vehicle. If you do, it’ll give you the best performance, last longer, and cost you less money to run. And because they’re the only parts of your vehicle that make contact with...

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HOW TO STORE SUMMER TYRES CORRECTLY

HOW TO STORE SUMMER TYRES CORRECTLY

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

After removing summer tyres to swap for winter or all-season tyres, it’s important that you store them correctly. By ensuring summer tyres are correctly cleaned, protected, and stored, the next time they’re used there should be no unexpected problems or...

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CAN SUMMER TYRES BE USED ALL YEAR?

CAN SUMMER TYRES BE USED ALL YEAR?

Posted On 16 Mar 2022

If you’re looking for a simple answer to whether you can use summer tyres all year, then yes, you can. HOWEVER, it is highly recommended that you don’t for a variety of reasons. While it’s not a legal requirement that...

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