car tyres
How to check your tyres are safe
Most Australians don’t know when to replace their car tyres or why tyre tread depth is so important. Here’s everything you need to know.
Are part-worn, used, or second-hand tyres safe?
Part-worn, used or second-hand tyres are less of an issue in Australia than in Europe but plenty of places here still advertise them. So, are part-worn tyres safe?
Using car tyres to generate electricity
Sumitomo Rubber is working on new technology that could see car tyres generate electricity while driving.
Track-tested: Bridgestone Potenza S007A
Tyre technology is improving year on year, but it’s hard to tell because tyres still look black, round and boring. We track-test the all-new Bridgestone Potenza S007A.
Bridgestone launches flagship performance tyre Potenza S007A
Originally developed for the Aston Martin DB11, the Bridgestone Potenza S007A is now available for a wide range of performance cars.
What is a run-flat tyre and how do they work?
Run-flat tyres have been around since the 1980s but are only now becoming common as original equipment and even as retro-fit options but, just what is a run flat tyre?
Myth-Busting: Should you fill your car tyres with nitrogen?
Plenty of tyre retailers offer to fill your car tyres with nitrogen for a few bucks claiming it’ll improve fuel efficiency. So should you fill your car tyres with nitrogen?
Buying the right tyres for your 4×4
Here’s what you need to know when it comes to buying the right tyres for your 4×4.
Continental reveals smart tyre technology – ContiSense and ContiAdapt
There’s more than just cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show with Continental revealing new technologies that will make tyres responsive to road conditions…
We test the Yokohama AD08R on street and track
We test Yokohama’s AD08R street/track tyre on street… and track.
Why are the wheels on that car splayed out?
Ever see a car with wheels like the one in the picture above? The wheels are splayed right out… Why?
Wheel alignment is important but so is radial pull…
Everybody wants a car that tracks straight and doesn’t abuse its tyres, and that’s why wheel alignment is so important.
Everything you need to know about changing car tyres…
You’ll never get a flat tyre at a convenient time, but with the right tools and a little bit of practice you’ll soon be changing tyres like an F1 pit crew.
Reader question: What do I do when only changing two tyres?
We get a lot of questions on tyres which is no surprise as they’re important and wear out quickly. Here’s another question about uneven wear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 revealed
Michelin has revealed its Pilot Sport 4 tyre ahead of its on-sale release in Australia in October.