Tyre advice from the people who actually fit them.
Costs, the law, what to do with a flat at the roadside and which tyre is worth the money. Written by our fitters, not by a marketing department.
Tyre Labels Explained: What the Ratings Mean
Tyre labels explained: fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise ratings, what each means and what the label does not tell you. Wet grip is the key safety rating.
Latest guides
153 guides and countingWhat Tyre Pressure Should My Car Be?
What tyre pressure should your car be? Find your correct pressures on the door-shut sticker or fuel flap, check them…
ChecksHow to Check Your Tyres: The 5 Minute Car Tyre Check
How to check your tyres in 5 minutes: tread, pressures, damage, uneven wear and age. A simple monthly driveway check…
Guide12 Tyre Myths Busted by the People Who Fit Them
Twelve tyre myths busted: the 1.6mm limit, sidewall pressure, new tyres on the front, tyre age, punctures, nitrogen, part worns,…
Your vehicleDo Electric Cars Need Special Tyres?
Do electric cars need special tyres? EV tyres handle the weight, torque and quietness of electric cars and protect your…
The lawTyre Law UK 2026: What the Rules Are and What the EU Change Means
UK tyre law in 2026: the 1.6mm tread limit, cuts and bulges, fines of £2,500 and 3 points per tyre,…
GuideLost Your Locking Wheel Nut Key? What to Do Next
Lost your locking wheel nut key? Don't force it. We remove locking wheel nuts without the key, safely, at your…
Warning lightsTPMS Warning Light: What the Low Tyre Pressure Symbol Means
TPMS warning light on? It usually means low tyre pressure — check all four. If it stays on, a sensor…
SeasonsDo You Need Winter Tyres in the UK?
Do you need winter tyres in the UK? For most drivers, no — all-season tyres are the smarter middle ground.…
PuncturesCan a Punctured Tyre Be Repaired? The BS AU 159 Rules
Can a punctured tyre be repaired? The BS AU 159 rules on where and how big, sidewall and run flat…
PuncturesRun Flat Tyres Explained: What They Are and How Far They Go
Run-flat tyres explained: how far you can drive on them after a puncture, whether they can be repaired, and if…
SeasonsBest All Season Tyres for UK Roads in 2026
The best all season tyres for UK roads in 2026: the premium and mid range ranges, the 3PMSF snowflake, wet…
GuideWhen Should You Replace Your Tyres? 7 Signs It Is Time
When should you replace your tyres? At the 1.6mm legal tread limit, if damaged, or by 5–10 years old. The…
PuncturesWhat to Do If You Have a Tyre Blowout on the Motorway
What to do if a tyre blows out on the motorway: the first ten seconds, front vs rear, smart motorways,…
The lawCan a Car Fail Its MOT on Tyres?
Can a car fail its MOT on tyres? The tread, damage, size and valve faults that fail, advisories, driving after…
GuideCan You Get Tyres Fitted at Home or Work?
Yes, tyres can be fitted on your drive, the street or at work. Where we fit, the space we need,…
GuideHow Does Mobile Tyre Fitting Work? Step by Step
How mobile tyre fitting works, step by step: what to send us, what the fitter does, the kit on the…
CostsBudget vs Premium Tyres: Are Premium Tyres Worth It?
Budget vs premium tyres: the real gap in wet braking and tread life, when budget is fine, why mid range…
PuncturesFlat Tyre? What to Do Right Now, Step by Step
Flat tyre? The first steps to take, motorway and night safety, how far you can drive on a flat, changing…
CostsHow Much Does Mobile Tyre Fitting Cost?
What mobile tyre fitting costs, what a fitted price includes, the extras to watch for, mobile vs garage, night rates,…
ChecksHow to Read Tyre Size: What the Numbers on Your Tyre Mean
The numbers on your tyre sidewall, decoded in plain English — width, profile, rim, load and speed rating.
The lawAre Part Worn Tyres Legal and Safe in the UK?
Part-worn tyres are legal but heavily regulated — and often poor value once you price them by usable tread.
CostsHave Tyre Prices Gone Up in 2026? Why, and How to Pay Less
Have tyre prices gone up in 2026? Why tyres cost more, what sets the price of your size, whether budget…
ChecksHow Long Do Tyres Last in the UK? Miles and Years
Most tyres last 20,000–40,000 miles — but age and condition matter just as much as tread.
Choosing tyresDirectional vs Asymmetric Tyres: What Is the Difference?
Directional vs asymmetric tyres: how to read the arrow and OUTSIDE marks, what happens if they go on backwards, left…
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