Tag: Wheels
How car tyres are made
It’s fair to say we tend to take our tyres for granted. I might be speaking for myself, but I just expect to them to be there and to work when it comes to heading out for a spin. Sure, they’re super helpful, you know, gripping the road and basically saving your life at corner
How car tyres can affect a car’s fuel economy
Whether your car tyres are clean or not, they’re always going to have an affect on your vehicle’s fuel economy. Tyres can now have a 20% impact on fuel efficiency, and so our goal is to have that rubber sliding down the road with as little ‘rolling resistance’ as possible; greater work for the engine
Expert’s guide to cleaning your car wheels
Is there a car part that better expresses the driver’s attention to detail, or not, as the case may be, than its wheels? Now, we all know you’re out there washing your car twice a week (or maybe not?), but there are some great ways to ensure that you’re getting the best mileage out of
Why do I need a wheel balance?
Your wheels are round, they have tyres fitted over the top of them and they roll. Why fix what isn’t broke? Well, your wheels do roll, that’s where the problem comes from. Your wheels may be round and roll nicely, but without balancing, they won’t do that very well at all. If you need a
What’s a wheel alignment and why do I need one?
Your car should drive in a straight line when you want it to. To do this, you need the wheels all pointing in the same direction. Often you’ll find your car pulling to one side, this is a sign that your tyre alignment needs a check. Your wheel alignment means that your car will go
How To Check My Tyre Pressure
Your tyres need air in them, sure, but how much air? Maybe one has a slow leak? Maybe you’re imagining it? How do I check my tyre pressure? If you know how to check and top up your tyre pressures then you won’t have to ask yourself these questions. It’s really easy to do, and
