Tyres Advice


Do electric vehicles need special tyres?

Thursday 22nd December 2022

Generally, electric vehicles or EVs can use the same type of tyres as petrol or diesel-powered vehicles. However, some EV manufacturers do recommend the use of specific types of tyres to optimise the performance of their vehicles. To find the recommended tyres for your vehicle simply enter your regi... Read More

How to put air in tyres

Monday 12th December 2022

Has your tyre pressure light come on? Perhaps your tyres need inflating? It’s important to understand your recommended tyre pressure, how to check tyre pressure and how to put air into your tyres. Find out everything you need to know today from our handy guide.  How to check tyre pressure When lea... Read More

When to change to winter tyres?

Thursday 13th October 2022

Winter tyres are made up of a higher natural rubber content, meaning they have a softer compound. They are designed to provide optimal grip and traction in colder conditions where there is snow and ice. Winter tyres have narrow cuts, known as sipes, to disperse water to allow the rubber to move arou... Read More

How to read a tyre label

Thursday 13th October 2022

What are tyre labels? Car tyre labels are essentially a rating system that tells you how efficient your tyres are across certain areas. These areas are comprised of three images which indicate three distinct things – Wet Grip Fuel Economy Noise Emission Where can I see a car's tyre label?... Read More

How do locking wheel nuts work?

Tuesday 21st June 2022

Locking wheel nuts are also known as alloy wheel nuts or lug nuts – these work to keep your vehicle secure and combats car wheel theft. Many car manufacturers fit on locking wheel nuts as part of vehicle standards - if you don’t have them, you can easily purchase a set easily online. There are four... Read More

Price Promise
We WON’T be beaten on price GUARANTEED! Check out our Price Promise
We WON’T be beaten on price GUARANTEED!
Check out our Price Promise

Family Owned

Formula One Autocentres are a family owned company providing value, care and service locally for over 50 years
PROVIDING VALUE,
CARE & SERVICE
LOCALLY
FOR OVER 50 YEARS

What people are saying about us...

  • Very happy staff were attentive and helpful I will be using this branch again in the near future.

    - Martin , Shrewsbury - Sep 30, 2024
  • As usual first class service and I will continue to use in future and recommend to all

    - John, Southampton (West Quay Road) - Sep 26, 2024
  • staff very friendly and polite could not want for a better service makes a nice change

    - craig, Stratford Upon Avon - Sep 26, 2024
and there’s more >>

Service you can trust