
How to Read a Tyre Sidewall: Size, Load, Speed and Age
A tyre sidewall contains almost everything you need to identify the correct replacement tyre. A typical code looks like this:

A tyre sidewall contains almost everything you need to identify the correct replacement tyre. A typical code looks like this:

A bulge in the sidewall of a tyre is a serious warning sign. If you can see a bubble, lump

Many modern cars don’t have a spare wheel. Instead, they come with a bottle of tyre sealant and a small

In most cases, you shouldn’t drive on a flat tyre. The exception is when moving the vehicle a very short

Found a nail or screw stuck in your tyre? Don’t pull it out. If the object is still in place,

You open the boot after getting a puncture and discover there’s no spare wheel. That’s normal on many modern cars.