Mixing tyres on the same vehicle — for example tread patterns, types and tread depths — can be bad news. In this two-part article, we explain why. Lots of things are better when they’re mixed together. Cake ingredients. Cocktail drinks…. read more
Year: 2020
In Part One of this post, we looked at why the law was changed to make old tyres illegal on certain types of vehicle, then made the case for extending that to cars. This time, as promised, we’ll be focusing… read more
There wasn’t much fanfare in the press, but last month saw the Government finally take an important step to improve the safety of our roads. On 15th July, Roads Minister Baroness Vere announced that tyres that it will be illegal… read more
UK garages are predicting delays in MOT-related work. That could have knock-on effects for getting your tyres replaced – so now might be a good time to beat the rush. On Saturday 1st August, compulsory MOT testing returned to the… read more
In Part One of this post, we discussed research suggesting that our tyres produce over a thousand times more particulates than exhausts. This time, we’ll take a look at that claim in more detail and what it means for the…
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At the start of March 2020, a group of UK emissions specialists released findings from tests they had carried out. According to their results, tyre wear produces many times more harmful particulates than are released from the exhaust pipe. In…
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As lockdowns start to ease across the UK, more and more of us are getting back to the car. Now’s the time to take that extra bit of care to keep you and your family safe, by following our five… read more First and foremost, thank you for the messages of support from our customers and friends. They are all very much appreciated during this unprecedented time. Our blog post this time covers several questions relating to our service and the coronavirus… read more Plenty of drivers miss their MOT date once in a while. According to the DVSA, around 28% of vehicles are late for their MOT, with around two-thirds missing the date by over a week. However, a new survey has highlighted… read more One of our five tips for driving in snow and ice last time was to make sure that your car was equipped with suitable tyres. We pointed out that winter tyres were specifically adapted for performing well in thse conditions…. read more
