Do you actually inspect and maintain your tyres? Find out how you can keep your tyres on your car for longer.

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Spare Tyres: How to Protect and Maintain Your Wheels

Hi, my name is Martin, and I drive a micro car. Driving a micro car means that I don’t have room for a spare tyre — if I carried a spare tyre I there wouldn’t be room for much else. It is a real pain if I get a flat tyre as I have to call a recovery service. Since I can’t carry a spare tyre, I have learnt lots of cool tips and tricks to help to maintain and protect the tyres on my car. I decided to start this blog so I can pass my knowledge on to others.

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What Can Cause a Bulge on the Outside of Your Tyre, and What Should You Do About It?

17 July 2023
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If you've ever noticed a strange bulge on the outside of your tyre, you should certainly pay attention. While it can be caused by various factors, it is crucial that you address the issue before it leads to some serious consequences. What can cause this, and what should you do? The Risks of Over-Inflation Over-inflation could cause your tyre to bulge at any point around its exterior. If you've added more air to the tyre than recommended, it can actually distort and lose its shape. Read More …

Do You Need to Fit Winter Tyres on Your Car?

25 January 2022
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If you've just moved to the high country or another part of Australia that can experience a lot of seasonal snow, you'll want to be as prepared as possible. If you need to drive in every type of condition, you'll certainly want to think about your tyres and figure out if you need to fit winter tyres to cope. Is this the right choice, or should you look at another solution? Read More …

Is It Time for a Tyre Change? 2 Signs Your Tyres Are Damaged

18 May 2021
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Cars have become more of a necessity than a luxury in today's world. However, your car can turn into a safety hazard if you do not take care of it as you should. Though many auto complications tend to go undetected, tyre problems are often noticeable. Even so, tyres remain one of the most ignored auto parts. It is easy to shelve off tyre replacement as long as the wheel is working. Read More …

How to Choose the Right Tyres for an Off-Road Epic

25 January 2017
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Do you love some adventure? Have you recently purchased an all wheel drive vehicle and are determined to try and see some of the "real" Australia? If you want to get off the beaten track and truly inject some excitement into your life, then you need to do some planning. Principally, you need to ensure that you have the right tyres on your vehicle for the action ahead. What do you need to consider as you make your selection? Read More …

How to Run a Commercial Vehicle Efficiently

16 January 2017
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There are all sorts of commercial vehicles driving around on Australian roads. From minivans to flatbed trucks and from passenger coaches to agricultural vehicles, there is one thing they have in common so far as their owners are concerned: their cost effectiveness. Unlike many privately owned cars, commercial vehicle owners are looking to maximise the return on investment they have put into their vehicles. True, no-one really wants to devalue their car by driving it recklessly, but commercial vehicles require that little more care and attention to get the best value for money out of them. Read More …