Tyres Advice

04Oct

How To Remove Tar And Gravel From Tyres

Posted on October 04, 2018

Having tar stuck to or gravel in the tread of your tyres can be detrimental to the lifespan and performance of your tyre and is picked up all the time as you drive. Tar that can become quickly stuck to your tyres is from new roads that are covered in soft tar. This also encourages

26Sep

Tyre Labelling In The UK

Posted on September 26, 2018

The European Union has made tyre labelling a requirement since 2012 and is similar to the energy star rating used on other electronic and construction products. It demonstrates three areas of tyre performance: Fuel Efficiency Wet Grip External Rolling Noise They were designed to inform consumers and commercial businesses about the product being bought and

21Sep

What Are Run Flat Tyres?

Posted on September 21, 2018

Run flat tyres were designed some time ago now to address the issue when a puncture occurs. It works by strengthening the sidewalls of the tyre so that when a puncture occurs it can support the weight of the car. It essentially allows the driver to continue till a safer place presents itself for stopping

Titan Hull Garage News And Advice - How To Choose The Right Tyre.

18Sep

How To Choose Your Tyres

Posted on September 18, 2018

There are so many tyre brands now it can be daunting when choosing one which suits you and your budget. Here is a guide to help you pick a new tyre for your car. Tyre Size Firstly, get your vehicles owner manual to assist in identifying your tyre and specifications. You can also identify

12Sep

Tyre Brands

Posted on September 12, 2018

Altenzo Tyres Altenzo specialise in great looking performance tyres at low prices and are an ideal tyre brand. These tyre brands are generally available in 15" to 20" rims and are identifiable by the unique tread patterns they have. Avon Tyres This British brand of tyre has been operating with over 100 years of

03Sep

Winter Tyres

Posted on September 03, 2018

When it comes to winter and things become more slippery on the roads, snow and ice hazards 3 million road users had accidents in 2010 according to a survey conducted by Continental Tyres. Why Winter Tyres? Due to changes in temperature summer tyres harden quickly and do not make as good a contact with

Titan Hull Garage News And Advice - Wheel Tracking And Alignment.

20Aug

What Is Wheel Alignment?

Posted on August 20, 2018

If you have recently gone through a pothole or mounted a curb, the chances are that the alignment is out. A small knock can effect how it is aligned, but fixing it is simple and relatively quick. What is wheel alignment? A part of car maintenance is wheel tracking or alignment and it sets

News And Advice at Titan Hull Garage - Tyre Tread Depth.

02May

Tyre Tread Depth and Safety

Posted on May 02, 2018

In the UK the minimum legal tread depth is 1.6 mm, however it is recommended to have them changed when they reach 2 mm, but the manufacturers recommend 3 mm. If the tread depth reduces below the recommended changing time the tyres efficiency of moving water from the road surface reduces and the increased risk

27Apr

Tyre Wear

Posted on April 27, 2018

Do your tyres not look like they should? Here we will show you what you need to look out for and solve the problem. Over time you naturally get wear and tear so you need to replace them at some point. However, there are tell tale sounds to look out for when they aren't lasting

23Apr

All-Season Tyre Benefits

Posted on April 23, 2018

In the UK due to a range of different conditions, these type of tyres are ideal even in other European regions. They are designed and fit for purpose and reduce the need to change your tyres twice a year. They are to be unlikely to perform as well as specialist tyres for the season in