Tyres and wheels

Read our latest advice on buying and caring for one of the most important - but often-overlooked - components on your car, the tyres and wheels.

What makes your car’s tyres illegal?

It's easy to overlook your car's tyres, but they are vital for your safety on the road, and you're r..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 02 2026

How to change a tyre

Don't call a recovery service yet: here's how to change a car tyre safely and get back on the road i..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 02 2026

How to use a tyre repair kit

No spare tyre? We explain the different types of puncture repair kit and how to use them, so that yo..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 02 2026

Tyre prices: How much should I pay for tyres?

There's a myriad of choices when it comes to buying car tyres, so we explain how to choose the best..

Graham Hope, Mon Feb 02 2026

What tyres do I need for my car?

With a myriad of different types of tyre available from hundreds of different brands, how can you ch..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 02 2026

Best tyre brands and how to save money

There are hundreds of different tyre brands and choosing the best can be a minefield. We explain the..

Graham Hope, Tue May 21 2019

How to check your car's tyres: pressures and tread depth explained

It’s vital that you check your tyres regularly to ensure you stay safe, legal and maximise your car’..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Dec 19 2024

Best tyre inflators 2026: the battery-powered pumps to get you moving

Carrying a tyre inflator is an essential piece of safety kit. Our experts have tested the best

Jim Blackstock, Tue Sep 17 2024

Best tyre gauges 2026

Keeping your tyres inflated correctly can save you money in the long run, so it’s worth investing in..

Vicky Parrott, Mon Aug 07 2023

Best tyre shine 2026

A good tyre shine can put the finishing touch to a clean car, but the best will keep your tyres and..

Vicky Parrott, Thu Oct 20 2022

Under-inflated tyres could cost you £450 a year

Exclusive What Car? testing highlights the cost and danger of driving with too little air in your ca..

Claire Evans, Tue Jul 29 2025

Best small car tyres 2025: the safest tyres reviewed and rated

Your car’s tyres are vital in keeping it going where you point it, so it’s worth making sure they’re..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 10 2025

What are all-season tyres - and are they worth buying?

We explain how all-season tyres differ from summer or winter tyres, and examine the pros and cons of..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 21 2024

Best tyres 2024: the safest tyres reviewed and rated

The best tyres help to keep you safe and improve how your car drives. Our tests reveal the best and..

Claire Evans, Wed Sep 04 2024

Do you need to buy EV tyres for your electric car?

Electric cars can be more demanding on their tyres than petrol or diesel models, but does this limit..

Claire Evans, Sat Feb 03 2024

New vs worn tyres: how they compare

You might be shocked at how a tyre's performance drops as it wears, as we compare new and worn (but..

Will Nightingale, Fri Mar 24 2023

Tyres and microplastic pollution: what's the problem and what’s being done to address it?

Recent research estimates tyres contribute around 270,000 tonnes of tiny plastic particles per year..

Claire Evans, Wed May 29 2019

Tyres and wheels

What makes your car’s tyres illegal?

How to change a tyre

How to use a tyre repair kit

Tyre prices: How much should I pay for tyres?

What tyres do I need for my car?

Best tyre brands and how to save money

How to check your car's tyres: pressures and tread depth explained

Best tyre inflators 2026: the battery-powered pumps to get you moving

Best tyre gauges 2026

Best tyre shine 2026

Under-inflated tyres could cost you £450 a year

Best small car tyres 2025: the safest tyres reviewed and rated

What are all-season tyres - and are they worth buying?

Best tyres 2024: the safest tyres reviewed and rated

Do you need to buy EV tyres for your electric car?

New vs worn tyres: how they compare

Tyres and microplastic pollution: what's the problem and what’s being done to address it?

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