ARE YOUR CAR TYRES SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON_ (2)
10 May 2021

How to check your tyres are safe

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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.

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old car tyres
29 Dec 2019

Are part-worn, used, or second-hand tyres safe?

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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?

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Sumitomo Rubber is working on new technology that could see car tyres generate electricity while driving.
29 Jul 2019

Using car tyres to generate electricity

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Sumitomo Rubber is working on new technology that could see car tyres generate electricity while driving.

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19 Dec 2018

Track-tested: Bridgestone Potenza S007A

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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.

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Originally developed for the Aston Martin DB11, the Bridgestone Potenza S007A is now available for all performance cars.
03 Jul 2018

Bridgestone launches flagship performance tyre Potenza S007A

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Originally developed for the Aston Martin DB11, the Bridgestone Potenza S007A is now available for a wide range of performance cars.

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what is a run flat tyre
27 Jun 2018

What is a run-flat tyre and how do they work?

6 years ago 1 2

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?

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Don't waste your money filling your car tyres with nitrogen
19 Mar 2018

Myth-Busting: Should you fill your car tyres with nitrogen?

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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?

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An A/T such as this BF Goodrich All-Terrain offers a good compromise between on-road performance and off-road capability and durability.
01 Nov 2017

Buying the right tyres for your 4×4

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Here’s what you need to know when it comes to buying the right tyres for your 4×4.

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Continental reveals smart tyre technology
19 Sep 2017

Continental reveals smart tyre technology – ContiSense and ContiAdapt

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There’s more than just cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show with Continental revealing new technologies that will make tyres responsive to road conditions…

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03 Jul 2017

We test the Yokohama AD08R on street and track

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We test Yokohama’s AD08R street/track tyre on street… and track.

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22 May 2017

Why are the wheels on that car splayed out?

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Ever see a car with wheels like the one in the picture above? The wheels are splayed right out… Why?

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16 May 2017

Wheel alignment is important but so is radial pull…

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Everybody wants a car that tracks straight and doesn’t abuse its tyres, and that’s why wheel alignment is so important.

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How to change a flat tyre
16 Feb 2017

Everything you need to know about changing car tyres…

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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.

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13 Dec 2016

Reader question: What do I do when only changing two tyres?

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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.

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Pilot Sport 4
29 Sep 2016

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 revealed

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Michelin has revealed its Pilot Sport 4 tyre ahead of its on-sale release in Australia in October.

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