November 19, 2020 How To Avoid Brake Fade
Brake fade is the short-term loss or complete loss of a vehicle’s braking power. Brake fade happens when the brake pad of a vehicle is unable to create enough friction…
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November 19, 2020 Toyo Tires To Be New UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Main Sponsor
Japanese tyre manufacturer Toyo Tires is proud to announce its sponsorship of both the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup and Telenet Superprestige as the main partner for the remainder of the…
Continue readingNovember 17, 2020 UK Cars With Defective Headlights
Halfords’ research has shown that there are more than 4.6 million road users who are driving with defective headlights. Doing this is breaking the law and can lead to being…
Continue readingNovember 4, 2020 General Car Maintenance
With remote working becoming common practice amongst workers in the UK, vehicles are being driven a lot less, which can, in fact, impact our cars’ overall health and performance. So…
Continue readingOctober 30, 2020 Is It Time To Buy Winter Tyres?
In Germany and Austria, cold weather tyres are mandatory and without them, a fine of €5,000 can be issued and it’s likely that your car will be impounded too. This…
Continue readingSeptember 24, 2020 Declaration Of Exemption From MOT
If your car is 40 years old or older and hasn’t undergone substantial modifications in the last three decades – it’s likely you’ll be exempt from MOTs – but what…
Continue readingSeptember 15, 2020 Toyo Tires Breaks Records at the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) returned to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the 98th running of this prestigious event that sends vehicles charging…
Continue readingAugust 26, 2020 Toyo Tires gives support to the 44th AG Memorial Van Damme
There is no doubt that the live broadcast will reach a massive audience thanks to the attractive event program and the presence of world class athletes. The AG Memorial Van…
Continue readingAugust 7, 2020 What are MOT Advisory Notes?
Once a year, you’ll need to book your car in for an MOT. This is a legal obligation which helps to keep your car safe out on the roads as…
Continue readingAugust 7, 2020 What to do if Your Car Fails its MOT?
If your car fails its MOT, you might not be allowed to drive it until the problems have been fixed. This article will help you stay in the right lane…
Continue readingAugust 6, 2020 What’s The Difference Between a Car Service & an Mot?
For some people, the terms MOT and car servicing can become mixed up, often because they’re advertised together or as part of a package. However, they serve two very different…
Continue readingJuly 30, 2020 Toyo Tires Partners with AIG Women’s Open 2020
Toyo Tire Europe – President Kenta Kuribayashi – announces that it has become the exclusive tyre partner to the 44 th edition of the AIG Women’s Open which will be…
Continue readingJuly 10, 2020 Catalytic Converter Thefts
As we’re only in July and there have been more catalytic converter thefts already than 2019 in total, now has never been a better time to become more clued up…
Continue readingJuly 1, 2020 How Do You Keep A Car Battery Charged During A Lockdown?
We’ve all been guilty of neglecting our cars during the lockdown, but if you’ve started worrying about returning to a flat battery, it’s not too late to get in some…
Continue readingJune 29, 2020 Get up to £40 in Amazon Vouchers with Toyo Tyres
About the Promotion Treadfirst Tyres are excited to announce a new promotion for our customers. When you purchase eligible Toyo tyres from Treadfirst, you’ll be rewarded with up to £40…
Continue readingMay 27, 2020 Ready For The Road? UK Campaign by TyreSafe
As Lockdown eases, Treadfirst Tyres & Exhaust launches a national road safety campaign throughout Suffolk and the surrounding areas urging drivers to check your tyres before you travel. As Lockdown…
Continue readingMay 15, 2020 A Guide to Agricultural Tyre Pressure & Tread Patterns
If you want your agricultural operation to run at optimal efficiency, re-evaluating your vehicles is a good place to start. While it’s important that all aspects of your vehicles are…
Continue readingApril 1, 2020 DVSA’s MOT Extension: COVID-19 Six-Month MOT Exemption
With the introduction of a six-month exemption on MOTs for Britain’s motorists, drivers should be aware this does not mean the law governing the minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm…
Continue readingMarch 20, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID – 19) Update
Dear customers, We are still open and trading as normal. Please be assured that we have put procedures into place at all of our depots to ensure that our hygiene…
Continue readingJanuary 29, 2020 Differing Forecasts Make it Imperative to be Tyre Safe for all Conditions
It’s not uncommon to have uncertainty in weather forecasts but 2020 has begun with less clarity than usual on what British motorists should expect out on the roads this winter.…
Continue readingDecember 3, 2019 Protect Your Fleet with These Driver Training Tips
Road traffic accidents occur every day and account for more than 1.2 million deaths annually. Many of these accidents are avoidable, especially with the right preventive measures in place. In…
Continue readingNovember 19, 2019 Stop & Start Batteries
Stop and start technology is becoming extremely popular and you will find a high percentage of cars on the road who have this newly integrated system. Stop and start batteries…
Continue readingNovember 5, 2019 Getting Your Car Battery Ready for the Winter Months
Getting up and ready in the dark before work is testing enough in the winter but de-icing your windscreen and putting the key into the ignition just to find out…
Continue readingOctober 29, 2019 Scenes of Suspense – 7 Cars Featured in Classic Horror Films
With Halloween fast approaching, we’ve been looking back over classic horror films (and some of the family-friendly options too). They say a classic scary film always features a villain, spine-tingling…
Continue readingOctober 24, 2019 Gate Block Lets Tractors in but Keeps Fly-Tippers Out
Being a victim of fly-tipping is annoying unsightly and certainly the last thing you want to be dealing with. This is why Treadfirst have put together an article on how…
Continue readingSeptember 18, 2019 Students Urged to Study Their Tyres Before Heading off to University
The coming weeks will see many students taking the leap and driving off to university for the first time, or heading back after the long summer break. While a lot…
Continue readingSeptember 2, 2019 Cars Most Likely To Pass & Fail Their MOT First Time
According to the latest research, 47% of drivers say that their pet peeve is taking their car to be MOT’d – that’s nearly half of the UK’s road users. It’s…
Continue readingJuly 30, 2019 How To Buy The Right Tractor Tyres
Purchasing a new set of tractor tyres is not something that should be taken lightly. Tractor tyres are much more costly than car tyres, and as they are not for…
Continue readingJuly 3, 2019 Lexus and Toyo Tires visit Goodwood
This weekend, Jordanian drift star, Ahmad Daham participates in the Worlds greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture, Goodwood Festival of Speed. Driving his unique Lexus RC-F, equipped with Proxes…
Continue readingJuly 2, 2019 What to Look For When Buying a Used Tractor
If you’re in the market for a tractor, buying it second-hand is a cost-effective way of finding a machine that suits your specific requirements. However, scouring the used market for…
Continue readingJuly 2, 2019 How to Find and Read Rubber Track Sizes
Before you start searching for new or replacement agricultural rubber tracks, you should make sure you know exactly what size tracks you already have fitted. If you’ve never had to…
Continue readingJune 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,…
Continue readingJune 7, 2019 Why You Should Replace Your Cabin Air Filter
As the pollen count rises around this time of year, anything which provides relief and helps to provide a cleaner, healthier environment for you is worth looking into. One change…
Continue readingMay 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 readingMay 14, 2019 Common MOT Fails & How to Avoid Them?
Failing your MOT can feel like a hammer blow — and it’s even worse when the reason for failure could have been easily avoided. Many cars fail their MOT for…
Continue readingApril 30, 2019 Tractor Brands & Agricultural Machinery in 2020
Farmers looking to bolster, upgrade and modernise their agricultural machinery in 2020 have a lot to look forward to. Manufacturers have made important revisions since last year — including vital…
Continue readingApril 30, 2019 A Guide to Air-con Regassing
Your car’s air-con is an unsung hero, keeping you cool in the stifling heat during those long summer drives. You might not pay your air-con much attention, but if it…
Continue readingApril 18, 2019 Treadfirst at the Suffolk Agricultural Show 2019
Treadfirst are once again back at the Suffolk Agricultural Show in 2019! This fantastic event is always something to look forward to, bringing together all of Suffolk’s best in farming,…
Continue readingMarch 26, 2019 Dashboard Warning Lights – What do they Mean?
Your dashboard is a hub of information, conveying all sorts of useful details you can quickly glance at while you’re on the road. Most of the time, when your car…
Continue readingMarch 26, 2019 Does Getting Your Car Serviced by an Independent Void Your Warranty?
Following a recent survey carried out by Halfords Autocentres across the UK, nearly half of the drivers questioned believe that having their car serviced by an independent garage, mechanic or…
Continue readingFebruary 1, 2019 How Often Should You Service Your Car?
Every car is different, and is treated differently by its driver. But one thing remains the same no matter the make, model or age of your vehicle: the need for…
Continue readingFebruary 1, 2019 Everything you Need to Know About MOTs
Following on from our article on last year’s MOT changes, we wanted to provide a comprehensive guide on the MOT test, giving you everything you need to know before you…
Continue readingJanuary 14, 2019 How Will New MOT Changes Affect you?
Last year saw some changes to the MOT testing process, bringing the test in-line with the EU roadworthiness directive. Drivers across the UK have had almost a year to prepare…
Continue readingNovember 29, 2018 Agricultural Tyre Size Guide Information
At Treadfirst, we have offered a premier agricultural tyre fitting service for many years, and recently, we introduced our comprehensive ‘agricultural tyre size guide’. This indispensable tool will help anyone…
Continue readingSeptember 27, 2018 Car Maintenance Quiz – Part One
Treadfirst Tyres & Exhaust have created a 3 part car maintenance quiz for you to see just how much, or how little, you know regarding car maintenance? Test your knowledge…
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 readingMay 1, 2018 Treadfirst at the Suffolk Agricultural Show 2018
The Suffolk agricultural show returns this May, and Treadfirst are proud to play a part in one of the county’s biggest events yet again! Each year, the show invites many…
Continue readingApril 12, 2018 Car Brands Losing Traction With Female Audience
Historically, it’s no secret that ad campaigns and the overall focus of the automotive industry has been geared towards the male consumer. While at one point this may have been…
Continue readingApril 4, 2018 Potholes Causing Havoc for Suffolk Drivers
If you’re a regular driver in Suffolk, then you’re probably at the end of your tether trying to avoid the ever growing number of potholes on the roads. It’s been…
Continue readingMarch 22, 2018 Agricultural & Tractor Tyres
Agricultural tyres have their own set requirements, properties, problems and uses. Compared to the average road tyre, there’s a world of difference. In this article, we’re giving you the rundown…
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 Welcome to our New Website
We hope you’re enjoying our new-look Treadfirst website! As you can see, the Treadfirst team wanted to make it as easy as possible for our customers to find whatever it…
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 readingSeptember 24, 2015 Technologies in Your Car Influenced by Motorsports
There are various technologies which may feature in your car that are more heavily influenced by motorsports than you may realise. Indeed with the ever-growing automobile industry, there are constant…
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 readingJuly 14, 2015 Has your car had its Safety Recall? Check with new online tool
Thanks to a new online tool, it is now easier than ever to check whether or not your car has had it’s safety recall. The Vehicle Safety Recall Service, developed…
Continue readingJune 14, 2015 Daimler Unleashes Self-Driving Trucks
Self-driving trucks are the newest invention to be gracing the highways of the US. Though not currently in full-time use, these innovative new vehicles are being tested on stretches of…
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 readingApril 20, 2015 Five amazing bits of car technology we take for granted
With cars becoming more and more state-of-the-art and continual developments being made in the automotive industry, amazing new pieces of car technology are being made and installed into new vehicles…
Continue readingFebruary 23, 2015 Paris moves to ban polluting vehicles from its roads
Paris, like many other cities around the globe, is moving towards becoming a cleaner and greener environment. One measure this city is taking is that of banning the use 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 Driving in Mainland Europe this Summer?
If you’re planning on driving in mainland Europe this summer while you’re on your holidays then it’s important to be aware of new legislation that has recently come into effect…
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 Keeping upto date with cars
If like us you like to keep up to date with what’s going on in the motoring industry, then you’ll be craving new places online to find the latest news,…
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 What it takes to become a test driver?
It’s never too early (or too late for that matter!) to start thinking about your career, and if you love watching formula one and you dream about rally racing at…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Save fuel with these simple tips
With the cost of fuel on the rise, it’s no surprise that drivers are looking for a quick way to reduce their fuel consumption. There are lots of ways you…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Care for your car and it will save you money!
The average driver could save between £300 and £350 in fuel each year by following some smart driving tips. Care for your car and it will save you money! Here’s…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Great phone apps to aid your driving experience
From getting directions to accessing traffic information, these apps are a driver’s best friend. Speed traps, roadworks, getting lost, finding petrol stations … taking full advantage of your smartphone’s constant…
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…
Continue readingJuly 8, 2014 Welcome To Treadfirst Tyres and Exhausts
Here at Treadfirst Tyres and Exhausts, we’re thrilled to announce that we will be joining the blogging world! Our brand new blog space will be used to host a whole…
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