Friday 13th December 2024
Tyre rotation involves periodically swapping the position of your car’s tyres. It can include swapping the tyres from the right-hand side to the left-hand side of your car or front tyres with the rear tyres. However, some tyres are directional, or the front and back tyres can be different sizes. Fo... Read More
Friday 1st November 2024
Have you noticed a lump appear on your tyre? You may have a bulge on one or more of your car’s tyres. Initially, you may not notice a tyre bulge but it will gradually get larger if no action is taken. Tyre bulges should not be ignored, as they can compromise your vehicle’s handling, safety and perfo... Read More
Monday 30th September 2024
When replacing a worn or punctured tyre, you can be tempted to change it with your spare tyre – regardless of the type of tyre it is. However, it is important to understand how mixing tyres can affect the vehicle’s balance, control and safety. Our article answers your questions about mixing tyres o... Read More
Monday 15th July 2024
Having bald tyres on your vehicle is illegal, dangerous, and a common reason for your car to fail its MOT. Formula One Autocentres looks at the penalties you could receive if you drive with bald tyres. What is a bald tyre? A bald tyre involves the tread being worn down below the legal minimum ty... Read More
Monday 8th July 2024
Car tyres don’t last forever. Driving with poor quality or ageing tyres is dangerous and illegal, particularly if: The tyres are under the legal tread depth limit. There is visible tyre damage, such as bulges, exposed cords and cuts. The tyres don’t meet the specifications recommended by the... Read More
