Tyre questions, answered straight.
The things we explain on the phone every week, written down properly — so you can make the right call before you spend a penny.
Flat tyre and no spare — what to do
What to do first, whether the sealant kit in your boot will help, and what breakdown cover actually gets you when there’s no spare to fit.
Read the guideReplacing tyres on a 4x4: one, two or all four?
Why a four-wheel-drive car can’t just have one tyre changed, what mismatched tyres do to the drivetrain, and where the line actually is.
Read the guideTyre sidewall markings, explained
Every code on the side of your tyre — including the manufacturer approval marks like MO, N0 and ★, and when replacing like-for-like genuinely matters.
Read the guideRun-flats to normal tyres — and why not to mix them
What you gain and give up by switching away from run-flats, and why a run-flat alongside a conventional tyre is a bad idea.
Read the guideCan a punctured tyre be repaired?
When a puncture can be legally and safely repaired under BS AU159, when it can’t, and why the position of the hole matters more than its size.
Read the guideLost your locking wheel nut key?
Your realistic options — dealer replacement or specialist removal — and the DIY mistakes that turn a routine job into an expensive one.
Read the guideHow long can you drive on a run-flat?
The 50 miles at 50 mph rule of thumb, what shortens it, and why a run-flat driven deflated almost always needs replacing.
Read the guideHow old is too old for caravan tyres?
Caravan tyres age out long before they wear out — the 5-year guideline, reading the date code, and the warning signs before a blowout on tow.
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