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Find answers to all your tyre questions in our Help Centre. From tyre sizes, speed ratings and tread depth to run flats, winter tyres and tyre pressure guides.

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Can I change the size of tyre I am ordering?
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All Tyres questions

What is the difference between budget, mid-range, and premium tyres?
What's the difference between different tyre brands?
What tyres will offer the best mileage?
What tyres last the longest?
Are wider tyres better?
How does tyre width impact fuel efficiency?
How does tyre width impact handling?
What are extra load tyres?
What do XL and Reinforced mean on a tyre?
What is aspect ratio on a tyre?
What are homologated tyres?
What are low profile tyres?
What are energy-saving tyres and are they worth it?
What is the difference between asymmetric and directional tyres?
Why do some tyres have vehicle manufacturers listed against them?
How do I tell if a tyre is developed for a specific car manufacturer?
Do you sell rims or alloys as well as tyres?
How much is a new tyre?
How much are tyres based on size?
Does price matter when buying tyres?
What are all-season tyres?
Should I invest in all-season tyres?
Should I choose winter tyres?
When should I change to winter tyres in the UK?
Why do winter tyres have lower speed ratings?
Are winter tyres mandatory in the UK?
Are winter tyres worth it?
How do winter tyres work and how do I identify them?
Can I use summer tyres in winter?
Can I use winter tyres in summer?
Do I need to replace all tyres with winter tyres?
How should I store winter tyres?
What are run flat tyres and how do they work?
Do I need run flat tyres?
How do I know if my tyres are run flat?
Can I change away from run flat tyres?
Can you mix run flat tyres with normal tyres?
Can you fit run flat tyres to any car?
Can you repair or plug a run flat tyre?
How far can you travel on a run flat tyre?
How long do run flat tyres last compared to normal tyres?
Are run flat tyres safer than regular tyres?
What happens if a run flat tyre is punctured beyond repair?
What is a tyre speed rating?
Can I fit a higher or lower speed rating?
What does ZR mean on a tyre?
Can you mix speed ratings on tyres?
Does speed rating matter when buying tyres?
What is a tyre load rating?
Should I pick a higher or lower load rating?
Can I mix tyre load ratings?
What tyre load rating do I need?
How do I check tyre tread depth?
What is the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres?
How many miles per 1mm of tread depth?
How much tread is on a new tyre?
Can I mix tyre tread patterns?
Should I change tyres at 3mm?
Why are tyres treaded?
When should tyre pressure be checked?
How often should I check tyre pressure?
How do I check tyre pressure at home or at a petrol station?
What happens if tyre pressure is too high?
What happens if tyre pressure is too low?
Does temperature affect tyre pressure?
How do I read tyre pressure label stickers?
How do I reset tyre pressure sensors?
What is the minimum legal tyre pressure in the UK?
How do I put air in my car tyres?
What does TPMS stand for?
How does TPMS work?
My TPMS light won't switch off — what should I do?
How accurate are TPMS sensors?
Where is the TPMS reset button?
How often should tyres be replaced?
How long do tyres last?
How can I extend tyre life?
What are the key signs I need new tyres?
Why do tyres crack?
Why do tyres crack between the tread?
Why is my tyre losing air pressure?
How do I tell the age of a tyre?
Does the age of a tyre matter?
At what age should tyres be replaced?
Do tyres deteriorate with age?
What are tubeless tyres?
Do car tyres have inner tubes?
What are pneumatic tyres?
What are tyres made of?
Why are tyres black?
Should new tyres be fitted to the front or back?
Should I change all four tyres at once?
How do I find van tyres?
I don't have all the size details for my van tyre — what do I do?
What is tyre labelling?
Can you explain tyre labelling scores?
Do all tyres come with tyre labels?
How do I dispose of old tyres?
Can tyres be recycled?
Are motorbike tyres tubeless?
Can motorcycle tyres be plugged?
Can you mix motorcycle tyre brands?
How long do motorcycle tyres last?
Should I change both tyres on my motorcycle at once?
When should I change motorcycle tyres?