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Driving Abroad

Creating your own itinerary and hiring a car is one of the best ways to explore a foreign country, however, it’s easy to forget that other countries use different traffic symbols, have different driving laws and more than likely drive on the other side of the road! Setyres have created this useful checklist of all the things you should research and bear in mind before driving abroad this summer! Driving Licence To drive abroad you will need to have a full driving licence and you will need to take this...

Tyre of the Month June - Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

We’ve chosen the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 as our tyre of the month this June. Offering shorter braking distances and superior levels of grip, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is a superior choice for high powered cars and dynamic drivers. Recently chosen to be the factory-fitted tyre for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS, this tyre is a firm favourite in the automotive industry. Superior Handling The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 offers high levels of steering precision and confident handling on both wet and dry surfaces. This is thanks...

Tyre of the Month May - ContiPremiumContact 5

As summer is just around the corner, we have chosen the superior summer tyre ContiPremiumContact 5 as our tyre of the month this May. Ideal for mid-sized passenger cars, the ContiPremiumContact 5 offers high levels of performance and optimum safety on the road. Short Braking Distances Constructed with superior 3D edges, the ContiPremiumContact 5 offers better grip and shorter braking distances. This is because the tread blocks are prevented from deforming under pressure and retain stability. In addition, these edges help to increase the amount of rubber in contact with...

Common Exhaust Problems and How to Spot them

What Does My Exhaust Do? The exhaust system is located from the engine all the way to the exhaust pipe and is made up of a series of different components. The exhaust system has four main jobs: Directing away all noxious exhaust fumes Controlling noise pollution Reducing toxic chemicals in the fumes to reduce emissions Improve fuel consumption How Can I Tell if Something is Wrong? As the exhaust system has such important functions, you should be aware of what to look and listen out for if something goes wrong....

Tyre of the Month April 2016 - Yokohama A539

April is generally known as a month which brings unpredictable weather. For this reason, here at Setyres, we have chosen a tyre that excels in both wet and dry conditions without compromising: the Yokohama A539. Building on the high performance of predecessor Yokohama A520, the A539 is a superior tyre which offers superb traction and an excellent braking performance. Excellent Gripping Capabilities The Yokohama A539 offers superior levels of grip thanks to its advanced silica compound. This compound, exclusive to Yokohama, features Zeruma which is a special processing agent that...