Car, SUV and van tyres Tips & Advice

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How and when to check your tyre pressure?

As tyres naturally lose some air, it is important to check your tyre pressure regularly. Without this, you risk losing grip and increasing your braking distances. You can also damage your tyres, shorten their life and increase your fuel consumption.

Let's see how to avoid these risks.

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How to inflate tyres?

Tyre inflation is an important factor to ensure your safety and that of your passengers. If your tyre pressure is incorrect, it can also impact your vehicle's operating costs through premature tyre wear and higher than normal fuel consumption.

In this article, you will learn when you should check your tyre pressure and how to inflate tyres in 3 simple steps. You will see that tyre inflation has to be done differently depending on whether your tyres are cold or warm and that the spare wheel should also be checked regularly, although not as often as the other tyres.

We will also address the question of the portable tyre air compressor as an alternative to petrol stations and help you decide if you should fill tyres with nitrogen.

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Do electric cars need special tyres?

Discover everything you need to know on tyres for electric cars, how they are different to those fitted on a standard vehicle, and how the right tyres contribute to range, energy consumption and the overall driving experience.

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How to prepare your visit to the tyre seller nearby?

Before going to the tyre seller nearby, that you can easily find with our dealer locator, we recommend that you follow these few preparation steps. Why? Because the more prepared you are, the better you will be guided in choosing the right tyres for your driving needs.

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Tyre markings explained

In this article, you will learn to read a tyre size and its maximum load and speed and find out how the brand, range and tyre type, are shown on your tyre. You will also learn about other tyre markings such as the snowy mountain symbol, M+S letters and the significance of the OE marking.

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