Tyre rotation is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to extend the life of your tyres, yet it is easy to forget. If you have ever wondered how often should you rotate tyres, the general rule is every 10,000 kilometres, or roughly every…

Every tyre carries a string of numbers and letters on its sidewall that looks like a secret code. In reality, tyre sidewall markings tell you everything you need to know to buy the right tyre: its size, its load capacity, how fast it is rated…

It is a stressful moment: you feel the steering go heavy, hear a flapping sound, and realise you have a flat. The first question almost everyone asks is, can you drive on a flat tyre to get somewhere safer or to a workshop? The short…

Getting the correct tyre pressure right is one of the simplest yet most overlooked parts of car maintenance. The right pressure keeps your handling sharp, your braking short, your fuel use low and your tyres lasting longer. Get it wrong and you face faster wear,…

If you are asking how long do tyres last, the honest answer is: it depends on more than just kilometres. Most quality passenger tyres in Australia last between 40,000 and 60,000 kilometres, or roughly five to seven years, but harsh sun, long highway runs and…