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.
What to do when a tyre blows out
Those four wheels on the road are the crucial connection that keeps you safe when moving. Of course, despite being […]
Bridgestone’s improved semi-slick RE-71RS remains street legal
Bridgestone has improved the formula for its street-to-track semi-slick tyres. Bridgestone has announced its new RE-71RS tyre will replace the […]
Do you need a full-sized spare for country travelling?
Has modern tyre technology made spare tyres redundant, or is it still important to carry a full-sized spare for country driving?
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?
How to perform a quick car safety check
Keeping your car in good running order might sound like a daunting prospect but it isn’t. Here’s how to perform a quick car safety check…start the clock.
Ford’s Quick Lane Tyre & Auto Centre opens
The new Quick Lane Tyre & Auto Centre says it will service and replace tyres on most cars withinin 90 minutes or less, while you wait.
Tyre Rotation Explained for 4x4s
Tyres are a known consumable and given they’re your vehicle’s only contact with the road it pays to keep them in top nick. That means regular inspections and pressure checks as well as rotating them – here’s what you need to know.
How To: Basic 4×4 Repairs – Tyre Plugs
The quickest and easiest way to sort out a flat tyre in the bush is to plug it. Here’s how to use tyre plugs.
Choosing off-road tyres – Why your choice of rubber needs to be rethought
When it comes to choosing tyres for your off-roader, do you really need one set for the road and one for the bush?
Reader help: should I go up a profile on my Ford Everest tyres?
Another tyre and wheel question, this time for a Ford Everest Trend. TYRES AND WHEELS are the most common and […]
Reader help – How do I choose Suzuki Grand Vitara wheels?
Wheels and tyres for 4x4s are the number one ‘how do I change’ question… QUESTION: I need some advice about […]
Win a set of General Tire Grabber AT3 or X3 tyres for your 4×4 or SUV
Enter our General Tire giveaway for your chance to win a set of General Tire Grabber AT3 or X3 tyres for your 4×4 or SUV.
Product Test – Cooper ST-Maxx All-Terrain tyres
Cooper ST-Maxx all-terrain tyres What they are Light-truck tyres with a pattern on the aggressive side of all-terrain, in a […]
Reader help: what are the pros and cons of larger diameter tyres for my Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?
Can a Pajero Sport run larger diameter tyres, and if so, why would you? QUESTION: First of all, what a […]