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Tyre of the Month January: Goodyear Ultragrip 8 Performance

With January comes unwanted weather - rainfall, icy roads and maybe even a touch of snow. All of which can make driving that little bit more unpredictable. Yet with our tyre of the month, the UltraGrip 8 Performance tyre from Goodyear, we can wave goodbye to out of control vehicles skidding on slushy surfaces, and welcome a controlled, safe drive you can rely on all winter. Your staple winter tyre So, what can the UltraGrip 8 Performance tyre offer? Superior grip and braking on hard-packed snow Improved handling on ice...

Tyre Of The Month November: Pirelli SottoZero 3

Winter is well on the way, and with it is our November tyre of the month! We have named the Pirelli SottoZero 3 as our tyre of the month thanks to its exceptional winter performance and reliability even in the most torrential weather conditions. Take Control Of Your Journey Pirelli have opted for new technology in the SottoZero 3 to allow for next generation driving in all new passenger vehicles. Specifically designed for premium vehicles and SUV's, you can approach corners and sharp bends with confidence thanks to the new...

How to Deal with Potholes

Last year's bad weather had a damaging effect on the state of our roads, and with another freezing winter ahead of us, it looks like we can expect even more potholes to form. Potholes in the road can cause major damage to vehicles from offsetting your wheel alignment to more serious tyre damage so it is important that you are aware of what damage they can cause and what you can do about it. What Causes Potholes? The most common cause of potholes is a combination of water and cold...

Tyre of the Month October: Avon ZV7

This October we have named the superb Avon ZV7 as our tyre of the month thanks to its high levels of performance and excellent safety. This tyre achieves excellent wet grip capabilities and superb resistance for high levels of safety in wet weather conditions.   Excellent Wet Weather Capabilities The Avon ZV7 is designed with a specialist tread pattern featuring continuous central grooves which work to rapidly evacuate water away from the tyre tread, resulting in enhanced aquaplaning resistance for high levels of safety when it rains. Furthermore, this tyre was...

Tyre Safety Month 2018

October is Tyre Safety Month and if you don't already, it's a perfect opportunity to get yourself in to good habits! For 2018's campaign from TyreSafe, the importance of checking your tyres once a month, every month has been outlined. Check Your Tyres Once a Month Every Month Checking your tyres thoroughly once a month is vital to ensure that your tyres are in good condition and will keep you safe on the road. Whilst we may think it's most important to undertake tyre care during difficult winter weather, innovative...