Tyres
Correct Tyre Pressure Tyre pressure is often forgotten about, it is important maintenance to ensure your car is running right, since it isn’t the tyres that support the weight of the vehicle, but rather the tyres’ air pressure. Tyre pressure influences many...
Are your tyres wearing quickly? In New Zealand, tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 1.5mm. However, the more tread you have, the better grip you will have and the safer you will be. Learn more about tyre WOF requirements in NZ Increased tyre wear occurs when one...
About mismatching tyres: Mismatching a car’s tyres is when instead of using identical tyres on each wheel, you use tyres of different pattern, direction, size or construction quality. A few examples of this include: Mixing summer and winter tyres. Mixing tyres...
What causes bulges in tyres? A bulge is when part of your tyre begins to stick outwards, like a small bubble. Tyre bulges occur when the structural integrity of the tyre sidewall is weakened. This causes the internal air pressure to create a visible bulge. A lump or...
What are directional tyres? From a glance, all tyres look the same. However, there are many different types of car tyre. The most common car tyres are either asymmetrical, multi-directional or directional. If your car has directional tyres, the servicing and...
About tyre wear: In New Zealand, a car’s tyres must pass a series of requirements in order to be considered road-legal. If your car’s tyres do not meet these requirements, the safety of your vehicle will be compromised and you will fail your next Warrant...
