Wheels and tyres
Wheels are the make or break of any car, so it pays to be well informed when choosing the ideal spinners for your machine. To help with that, we’ve got full step-by-step guides on how to identify your wheels, measure the right sizing, what it takes be repair damaged spinners and so on. Whatever your wheel needs, you can find it in one of the stories right here.
WhichCar Tyre Talk: Bigger tyres
David Bonnici walks us through the pros and cons of fitting your car with bigger tyres
WhichCar Tyre Talk: Choosing OE Tyres
Daniel Gardner explains what original equipment tyres are and why manufacturers go to such lengths to choose the right tyre
How tyres are the unsung performance heroes
Cutting edges in tyre design such as assymetric tread patterns are allowing performance cars to better fulfill their potential
How to know when to replace your tyres
Even though your tyres still have a tread, it might not be deep enough for safe grip or braking in the wet. This is where treadwear indicators come in.
What does the writing on the tyre wall mean?
Ever wondered what all the letters and numbers on the side of your tyres mean?
What does the tyre pressure warning light actually mean?
It looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation mark in it. What does it mean and what should you do when it lights up or flashes?
Changing a flat tyre: things you should know
Nothing screams bummer like a pesky flat tyre, but the degree of inconvenience will depend on the kind of ‘spare’ you’re carrying
WhichCar 2018 Tyre Test: The Results
Thirteen tyres, five disciplines, one work of rubber genius
WhichCar 2018 Tyre Test: The Basics
Everything you need to know about our torture test for tyres
Michelin to make tyres from wood
Your car could be rolling on timber tyres in the not too distant future
Michelin calls for whole-of-life tyre testing
French tyre-maker calls for new rating system based on worn and wet weather performance
Goodyear Oxygene becomes a living, breathing tyre
Does a tyre that sucks in water and carbon dioxide, and breathes out air, appeal to your inner greenie?
Why smaller tyres are a smart choice when buying a car
Larger rims might look good, but downsizing your tyres has a range of benefits
How to extend the life of your tyres
Regularly checking your tyres will keep you safer and save you money in more ways than one
Should you rotate your tyres?
Rotating your tyres helps keep your car safe and save you money in the long run, however it’s important to know if and how the tyres can be rotated before you start cranking up the jack.
Continental wins 2017 Motor Tyre Test
Looking for a new shoes for your performance car? Motor magazine’s gruelling annual assessment of performance tyres has identified a clear winner
Do I need nitrogen in my tyres?
We’ve been filling tyres with regular air for more than a century so why do some tyre shops claim swapping to nitrogen is worth it?
How does a tyre work?
We explain why tyres are the unsung heroes of trouble-free motoring
Tyres made from grass: Green is the new black
Car tyres could soon be made from trees and grass, proving green really is the new black.
How to maintain your tyres
Tyres are one of the most important safety features of your car, so it’s vital to give them the right care and maintenance.
How to know when your tyres need to be changed
It’s easy to check your tyres to ensure their tread is still safe and legal.
Choosing the right tyre for your car
When it comes to cars, most tend to dwell on the sexier parts of the machine: its styling, its technology, its engine. Tyres, on the other hand, don’t get the kind same kind of love. But they should.
What is the best SUV tyre, as rated by Wheels
Nine tyres tested to find the best SUV tyre on the market.
Spare tyres explained
There are many different types of spare tyre – some aren’t even actual tyres – and there are pros and cons to every alternative.
