TYRE TIPS & ADVICE FOR CAR, SUV & VAN Welcome to the ultimate guide to tyres!

Tyre pressure 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 fill tyres with air in 3 simple steps. You will see that tyre pressure 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.

What car tyres do I need? How to choose the best car tyres? If you are asking yourself these questions, our article will help you to consider the important criteria for making the right choice.

The tyre size might seem to be the only important factor in deciding which tyres to buy. However, as we will see, it is also essential to take into account your driving style and climatic conditions. To help you make the right choice, we'll also mention the European labelling system and provide you with a decision-making tool.

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.