Tyre Guide – straightforward tyre advice
Everything drivers in Weymouth ask us about tyres – sizes, tread depth, punctures, seasons and choosing the right tyre for your car, explained simply by our team.
23 Oct 2026Puncture Repair or New Tyre? What the Rules SayCan your puncture be repaired? How the British Standard decides, which punctures can be fixed safely and when you need a new tyre.
23 Oct 2026TPMS Warning Light: What It Means and What to DoTyre pressure warning light on? What TPMS is, why the light comes on, whether it fails the MOT and how sensors are replaced.
23 Oct 2026How to Read a Tyre Size (e.g. 205/55 R16 91V)What 205/55 R16 91V means on the side of your tyre – width, profile, rim size, load index and speed rating explained simply.
23 Oct 2026Tyre Pressures: How to Check Them and Why They MatterWhere to find the right tyre pressures for your car, how to check them properly and how wrong pressures affect safety, wear and fuel.
23 Oct 2026How Old Is Too Old for a Tyre? Reading the DOT CodeTyres age even when they are not used. How to read the DOT date code and when an old tyre should be replaced.
23 Oct 2026Electric Car Tyres Explained: Do EVs Need Special Tyres?Do electric cars need special tyres? Why EVs wear tyres faster and what to look for: load index, HL and XL markings, low noise and rolling …