What is the law regarding non-standard spare wheels?
You must always make sure that tyres on the same axle are of the same…
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How long should I wait for tyres to cool before checking pressures?
It’s best to keep a tyre pressure gauge at home and get into the habit…
I have been looking to buy a car, some are only giving a tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel, how does this work and is it safe.
It is increasingly common for new cars to be supplied with a sealant/compressor kit rather…
I often drive my car at 130mph for extended periods of time when in Germany – am I causing any damage to the engine?
Obviously at this speed if anything does go wrong it’ll go very wrong very quickly…
Does a car bought from a dealer have to have any more than the minimum 1.6mm tyre tread?
Some manufacturer ‘approved used’ schemes might include minimum tread depth requirements but in general a…
Would it be possible to fit 205/75 tyres on my rims giving me a rating I need to carry a motorbike on the back
If you want to fit non-standard tyres you should check with the vehicle manufacturer/conversion company…
I have a set of winter tyres, size 205/55 R 16 and was wondering what other cars match this size?
This seems an odd constraint to impose on yourself. Why not include the tyres in…
Should i have a full size spare tyre and are any tyres acceptable for winter weather?
There’s no legal requirement for a car to have a full size spare so if…
The road feels greasy after having new tyres fitted
New tyres still have a thin layer of mould-release agent which wears off on the…
A tyre dealer fitted a tyre a different size to the other 3, does this matter?
Different size tyres on the same axle are a reason for failing the MoT so…