June 7, 2019 Summer Tyres vs All-weather Tyres
If you ask around, chances are you’ll find mixed views on whether or not you need to use different sets of tyres throughout the year. Some will swear by it,…
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May 31, 2019 Continental Tyres Dominate All Season Tyre Test
Auto Express — the UK’s best-selling weekly car magazine — has named three tyres from Continental as the best tyres for summer, winter and season conditions. With this clean sweep…
Continue readingJune 22, 2018 The Dangers of Buying Part Worn Tyres
More often than not, we’re taken by surprise when we need to replace our tyres. Whether you’ve hit a nasty pothole or your tyres have been worn down quicker than…
Continue readingMarch 22, 2018 The Different Types of Tyres
Modern tyres are a product of meticulous research and design. High tech mixtures of rubber compounds, cutting edge fabrics and steel belts make up the anatomy of the modern radial…
Continue readingFebruary 19, 2018 Budget Tyres vs Performance Tyres
Buying tyres for your car is a decision you never want to take lightly, but knowing exactly what kind of tyre is best for you can be tricky. A common…
Continue readingOctober 25, 2016 Continental WinterContact TS 860 Winter Tyre Test 2016
In a manner befitting the prestige and reputation of one of the world’s leading tyre suppliers, Continental’s WinterContact TS 860 has swept to victory in the 2016 Winter Tyre Test…
Continue readingSeptember 30, 2016 Success for Continental in the Country’s First 19” Tyre Test
Continental have once again backed up their reputation for quality with victory for the SportContact 6 in evo’s annual summer tyre test. Taking top spot in the 235/35 R19 category…
Continue readingOctober 16, 2015 Improve Driving Safety by Switching to Winter Tyres.
Treadfirst – Winter Tyres We are big fans of winter (cold weather) tyres and have many years’ experience of using and supplying tyres that must be regarded as safety critical…
Continue readingAugust 28, 2015 Tyre Technology
When fitting a new tyre, the process can be a lengthy one that comes as an inconvenience to fleet managers. In fact, it is not only the fitting an entire…
Continue readingMay 14, 2015 Director Jailed for Running Huge Unlicensed Tyre Dump
The tyres industry has featured in the national news recently, with a story of the illegal storing of a vast quantity of tyres coming to light. The company director of…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Continental Consumer Champion by Which?
Consumer champion Which? has awarded Continental ‘Best Buy’ status in two popular tyre sizes for the ContiPremiumContact 5 and ContiSportContact 5. The Which? Car Best Buy endorsements highlight excellent performance,…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Continental Tyres have released a new mobile app!
Premium tyre brand Continental Tyres have released a new mobile app that will give users the chance to win tickets to next years football World Cup in Rio, Brazil. Continental…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Checking your tyres tread depth
If you have recently passed your driving test or you are a seasoned pro, checking the tread depth on your tyres is essential. Your tyres are the only part of…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Driving in the winter weather conditions
Be alert, slow down, and stay safe! Driving in the winter is very different than at other times of the year. Weather conditions can be unpredictable, placing extra demands on…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 What Causes A Tyre Blowout?
In a split second your drive has gone from calm to crunch! Tyre blowouts are quick, scary and if handled incorrectly, potentially fatal. Here we outline some driving tips and…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 ContiWinterContact TS830P best winter tyre of 2012
This year, the ContiWinterContact TS850 underwent a series of independent tests, alongside a number of prestigious tyre manufacturers, and won a flurry of awards for it’s performance in slippery and…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Keep your tyres in good health with these simple checks
Your car tyres are the only part of your vehicle that are in constant contact with the road. It is for this reason that all tyres suffer wear and tear…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Treadfirst’s approach on tyre recycling
According to the Environment Agency, the UK produces around 55 million waste tyres a year, which are disposed of in the UK. If not properly reused, recycled or disposed of,…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Think before buying new tyres
It is essential when buying new tyres to take into account cost, and purpose. It may also be that different kinds of tyres are required at different times of the…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 How to Understand Your Tyre Size
Buying new tyres for your car is a complicated business. There are EU labels to consider, not to mention the different codes and ratings you need understand before you can…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Tyre Pressure Tips
Having the right tyre pressure is essential for safer driving. Under-inflated tyres affect vehicle handling and road grip. Having tyres at the wrong pressure could cause irregular or unpredictable vehicle…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Run Flat Tyres – What are they?
When a run-flat tyre is punctured, the weight of the car is supported by the specially strengthened sidewalls; designed to carry the weight of the car and withstand speeds of…
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