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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

SUV tyre test with Kia Sportage
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What is the best SUV tyre, as rated by Wheels

Nine tyres tested to find the best SUV tyre on the market.

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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.

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Why you should buy expensive tyres

When it comes to buying tyres, avoid the cheap stuff. Spend the extra money for the expensive ones – it could just save your life.

News

Goodyear unveils Eagle-360 spherical tyre concept

Geneva Motor Show isn’t just about the cars. Check out this cool spherical tyre concept created by Goodyear.

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The best and worst tyre choices for your car

An exhaustive torture test of nine tyres finds a stand-out performer, and highlights the one tyre you should avoid at all costs.

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How To: Picking the right tyres for your car

One size does not fit all when it comes to tyres. Alex Inwood from Wheels Magazine breaks it down.

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How To: What do the numbers mean?

Ever wondered what the figures on the side of your tyres mean? Alex Inwood from Wheels Magazine explains that it’s actually pretty simple.

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All you need to know about tyres

The cheap runabout, the family sedan, the SUV and the performance car all have one thing in common – well, four things to be exact – the tyre.