Did you know that 1 in 5 drivers have never checked their tyres for the winter? Older tyres which are worn can be dangerous in any weather but its a lot more important to keep an eye on your tread when it comes to the darker nights and wetter weather conditions.
For some of us, driving in the snow and ice is a skill that we’ve had to learn first hand on the road. If you were lucky enough to experience icy conditions during your lessons, it may be less scary when you experience it as a passed driver. But for the majority that faced it with no experience, there are definitely some we wish we knew. One of the best advice that can be given is to simply try and avoid driving in icy conditions, but as we know this is not always possible, here is some advice when it is necessary.
One of the most frustrating things as a driver is when your tyres never seem to stay inflated. Sometimes changes in tyre pressure occur as tyres gradually loose air through the wear and tear on road surfaces, when this happens occasionally, it tends to not be a situation to worry about. If your tyre is constantly in a state where it is deflating, there may be a bigger reason to explain why.
When picking a tyre it always helps to have the experts opinion, and for this tyre, it is only praise to be received. Land Rover Monthly have named Davantis Terratoura in the top ten tyres, even though it has been on sale for less than a year. These tyres have all been ranked on factors including tread depth, traction, load, weight, value and capacity and yet within such a short period of time has still managed to squeeze into the top 10.
Finding the right tyres for your vehicle can be a tricky thing to do. Tyres are such an essential part of making your car perform at its best ability, and there are a few things to know about how to keep your tyres road safe.
The speed rating of tyres is something that may be unknown or easily ignored by many car owners. The speeding rate is a limit of how fast a tyre is allowed to go legally. Each tyre has an indention of letter and numbers that refer to factors such as method of construction, the width and the diameter amongst many other manufacturing factors. In order to find the tyre speeding rate, we look to the last digits of the code. Writing this down can help in future if a tyre replacement is needed, to ensure your vehicle is having the correct tyres installed for your safety.
Despite how beautiful snow may look when we are in the comfort of our homes, when travelling snow and icy roads can be extremely dangerous for all drivers. Although the snow can create a lot of hazards, there are some measures to ensure that you can cope the best possible in the extreme weather.
Announced on the 15th of July 2020, in February 2021 tyres used on the front axles of heavy vehicles shall be banned. From February, this law shall apply to vehicles that meet these requirements;
* Front axle of a bus/coach .
* Rear axle of a minibus with single rear wheels fitted.
* Front axle of a good vehicle with a maximum gross weight of 3,500 kg or more
