Tyre Tips

Here’s a no brainy hitting a pothole can damage your vehicle. Big time. The thing is, pothole damage is an everyday road hazard and a tricky one at that, since potholes’ presence may not be obvious. That is, until the deed is done.

The video contains advice from the USA after a number of Toyota cars were recalled because of sticking gas pedals.The information below will help you to prepare for an emergency that will only ever effect a very small handful of the world’s drivers.

Your car will tend to weave about, especially at speeds over 50mph. The best action is to hold the steering wheel firmly and let the car slow down by itself.

Worn tyres are a sign of danger. Tread grooves are vital for safe driving! Tread wear causes poor tyre performance and can lead to serious problems!

The speed rating of a tyre indicates the speed category (or range of speeds) at which the tyre can carry a load under specified service conditions.

Understanding your tyre size will make the selection of your next tyres a lot quicker and easier. Tyre size contains information pertaining to its manufacturer, size, model etc.

This new regulation will bring a major advance in consumer information on tyre safety (wet braking) and the tyre’s impact on the environment (rolling resistance and external noise).

It isn’t just size that matters when choosing tyres for your vehicle. There are some other numbers and letters on the side of the tyre that you should pay attention to.

The radial tyre revolutionized the world of tyres when invented in 1946 and put Michelin well ahead of the competition. Over the years, Michelin has maintained the leading position in terms of spectacular research and innovation.