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Illustrative shoulder, centre and scalloped tyre-wear patterns

Uneven tyre wear: patterns and their possible causes

Describe uneven tyre wear clearly, gather the relevant history and distinguish maintenance adjustments from the tyre's replacement needs.

Fine age-related cracks in a tyre sidewall being inspected

Tyre sidewall cracks: assessing ageing and damage

Look beyond tread depth when sidewall cracks appear, record the tyre's history and arrange a condition assessment before deciding on continued use.

Outward tyre sidewall bulge on a parked vehicle awaiting inspection

Tyre bulge: why the tyre needs immediate attention

Understand why an outward sidewall bulge needs immediate attention, arrange assistance and prepare the information needed for replacement.

Soapy bubbles around a tyre valve during a possible slow-leak inspection

Slow puncture: recognising a leak and arranging an inspection

A practical guide to recording recurring pressure loss, arranging a leak inspection and distinguishing tyre, valve and wheel issues.

Direct TPMS sensor beside a conceptual indirect wheel-speed monitoring diagram

Direct vs indirect TPMS: what a wheel change involves

Understand the difference between direct and indirect monitoring, sensor programming and vehicle relearn before ordering a new wheel set.

Amber tyre-pressure warning symbol with a tyre-pressure check inset

Tyre pressure warning light: check the cause before resetting

Inspect and measure before resetting a tyre-pressure warning, then follow the procedure for your vehicle and investigate recurring alerts.

Pressure gauge at a wheel valve with the vehicle pressure placard in the background

What tyre pressure should my car have?

Read your vehicle's tyre-pressure information, choose the correct load setting and keep a useful record of cold pressure checks.

Mounted wheel assemblies stacked flat beside bare tyres stored upright indoors

How to store tyres and a second set of wheels

A practical storage routine for loose tyres and complete wheel sets, from cleaning and labelling to positioning and the next changeover.

Technician consulting a vehicle handbook beside an estate car before planning tyre rotation

Tyre rotation: when it helps and when it is unsuitable

Check the vehicle instructions, wheel specifications and tyre condition before choosing a rotation pattern, then record the final positions and follow-up checks.

Directional V-shaped tread and rotation arrow compared with asymmetric tread and an Outside marking

Directional vs asymmetric tyres: fitting markings explained

A clear guide to directional arrows, asymmetric sidewall markings and the difference between mounting tyres and rotating wheel assemblies.

Illustrative tyre date code 2424, indicating week 24 of 2024

Tyre date codes: finding the age of a tyre

Find and decode a tyre manufacture date, understand manufacturer age guidance and keep a useful record for every tyre, including the spare.

Three car tyre scenes showing summer, wet all-season and winter conditions

Summer, all-season or winter tyres: choosing for your journeys

A route-led comparison of summer, all-season and winter tyre arrangements, with realistic limits and buying checks.