Wheels and Tyres
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?![Auto Express current affairs and features editor Chris Rosamond standing between two Ford Pumas](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--W94AKafV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703065591/autoexpress/2023/12/New vs worn tyre test.jpg)
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Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?
Drivers are delaying new tyre purchases, but our test reveals the risks involved
20 Dec 2023
Best all-season tyres 2023![Volkswagen Golf Mk7 parked next to a stack of tyres](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3b6arfZL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701344264/autoexpress/2023/11/All-season tyre testing 2023.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf Mk7 parked next to a stack of tyres](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3b6arfZL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701344264/autoexpress/2023/11/All-season tyre testing 2023.jpg)
Best all-season tyres 2023
Which tyres should you fit to ensure you’re prepared to face all conditions throughout the year?
30 Nov 2023
Winter driving tips![Winter road landscape](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QIkm3Sft--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1638872881/autoexpress/2021/12/Winter road.jpg)
![Winter road landscape](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QIkm3Sft--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1638872881/autoexpress/2021/12/Winter road.jpg)
Winter driving tips
Top tips for winter driving, plus the do's and don'ts for handling snow and ice
2 Nov 2023
Best SUV all-season tyres 2023![Stack of tyres next to a Volkswagen Tiguan](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---95xjZIE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698677952/autoexpress/2023/10/All-season SUV tyre test 2023.jpg)
![Stack of tyres next to a Volkswagen Tiguan](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---95xjZIE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698677952/autoexpress/2023/10/All-season SUV tyre test 2023.jpg)
Best SUV all-season tyres 2023
We rate two all-season tyres and see how they compare with winter and summer designs
31 Oct 2023
Deal of the Day: Get ready for winter with 15% off Goodyear and Bridgestone tyres at Halfords![Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 EVO](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--U4k9GTnY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667317939/autoexpress/2022/10/Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 EVO .jpg)
Deal of the Day: Get ready for winter with 15% off Goodyear and Bridgestone tyres at Halfords
A chunky Halfords discount on fitted tyres is our deal of the day for October 13
12 Oct 2023
How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit![Person using a tyre puncture repair kit](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--J6pbMXDk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696433513/autoexpress/2023/10/Tyre puncture repair kit.jpg)
![Person using a tyre puncture repair kit](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--J6pbMXDk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696433513/autoexpress/2023/10/Tyre puncture repair kit.jpg)
How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit
Everything you need to know about using a car tyre puncture repair kit - and when you shouldn’t!
4 Oct 2023
How to change a car tyre![Person using a scissor jack to lift a car](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XStPxtxR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1589211879/autoexpress/2020/05/How to change a tyre-6.jpg)
![Person using a scissor jack to lift a car](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XStPxtxR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1589211879/autoexpress/2020/05/How to change a tyre-6.jpg)
How to change a car tyre
Got a flat tyre? Here’s how to safely change over to your spare wheel and get back on the road
4 Oct 2023
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Best winter tyres 2023![Best winter tyres 2023 - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cg4fgSWk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695210904/autoexpress/2023/09/Best winter tyres 2023-13.jpg)
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Best winter tyres 2023
We push a selection of winter tyres to the max in all conditions to see which is Britain's best
20 Sep 2023
Tyre reviews: best car tyres to buy now 2023![Three wheels stacked behind Auto Express tyre test logo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IY4dAJOs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1691576892/autoexpress/2023/08/2023 summer tyre test.jpg)
![Three wheels stacked behind Auto Express tyre test logo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IY4dAJOs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1691576892/autoexpress/2023/08/2023 summer tyre test.jpg)
Tyre reviews: best car tyres to buy now 2023
We reveal the best tyres you can buy
9 Aug 2023
New car tyre recycling tech to tackle UK’s waste tyre mountain![Pile of used tyres](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ok_uC2bs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1687439744/autoexpress/2023/06/Scrap tyres.jpg)
![Pile of used tyres](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ok_uC2bs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1687439744/autoexpress/2023/06/Scrap tyres.jpg)
New car tyre recycling tech to tackle UK’s waste tyre mountain
Planned pyrolysis plant will recycle 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres per year
22 Jun 2023
Best car foot pumps 2023![Foot pump being used](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lv-CAq8F--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1684321597/autoexpress/2023/05/HEADER_ug7s3c.jpg)
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Best car foot pumps 2023
Which unit takes the pressure off inflating your tyres?
17 May 2023
Best winter car kit: top products to prepare your car![Person scraping ice off of windscreen](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TkWjaNWK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667490224/autoexpress/2022/11/Best winter car kit.jpg)
![Person scraping ice off of windscreen](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TkWjaNWK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667490224/autoexpress/2022/11/Best winter car kit.jpg)
Best winter car kit: top products to prepare your car
Now is the time to get you and your car prepared for the colder months ahead. Here are the eight items that we think are essentials
3 Nov 2022
Best 12V tyre inflators 2022![Tyre inflator testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zHMZ0HlI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664809214/autoexpress/2022/10/Best tyre inflators 2022.jpg)
![Tyre inflator testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zHMZ0HlI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664809214/autoexpress/2022/10/Best tyre inflators 2022.jpg)
Best 12V tyre inflators 2022
We put the pressure on eight rivals to find the top performer
3 Oct 2022
Best SUV tyres 2022![Auto Express tyre test - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SzsDKnVh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658748090/autoexpress/2022/07/SUV tyre test - header.jpg)
![Auto Express tyre test - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SzsDKnVh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658748090/autoexpress/2022/07/SUV tyre test - header.jpg)
Best SUV tyres 2022
Our extensive tests work out which is the safest option for your SUV
28 Jul 2022
What are airless tyres? Technology, durability and future prospects![Michelin Uptis airless tyre](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nrE5DO2L--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1634721287/autoexpress/2021/10/Michelin Uptis airless tyre-2.jpg)
![Michelin Uptis airless tyre](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nrE5DO2L--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1634721287/autoexpress/2021/10/Michelin Uptis airless tyre-2.jpg)
What are airless tyres? Technology, durability and future prospects
Airless tyres could be the future of tyre technology but what are they and how do they work?
15 Jul 2022
EV tyres - what you need to know![Hankook Ventus iON S on Audi e-tron GT - detail](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Sgk4541w--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658932427/autoexpress/2022/07/Ventus iON S e-tron Key Visual 3_wyet3f.jpg)
![Hankook Ventus iON S on Audi e-tron GT - detail](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Sgk4541w--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658932427/autoexpress/2022/07/Ventus iON S e-tron Key Visual 3_wyet3f.jpg)
EV tyres - what you need to know
Hankook’s iON range of tyres are made specifically for electric vehicles –
here’s how they improve performance, economy and refinement
6 Jul 2022
Six Things You Need To Know About The Bridgestone Potenza Sport![Bridgestone Potenza Sport - detail](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8_3OK3rb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1648543284/autoexpress/2022/03/Bridgestone Potenza Sport-3.png)
![Bridgestone Potenza Sport - detail](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8_3OK3rb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1648543284/autoexpress/2022/03/Bridgestone Potenza Sport-3.png)
Six Things You Need To Know About The Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Bridgestone’s Potenza Sport is already establishing itself as a strong choice in the premium tyre segment. Here’s why you should consider a set for yo…
29 Mar 2022
Should you use snow chains in the UK?![Are you prepared for winter](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vome6iz8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249166/autoexpress/are-you-prepared-for-winter.jpg)
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Should you use snow chains in the UK?
Your comprehensive guide to using snow chains in the UK. Do you really need them?
3 Dec 2021
The right tyres for the right time![Pirelli](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8KMsHeuA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1608286260/pzero_winter.jpg)
![Pirelli](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8KMsHeuA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1608286260/pzero_winter.jpg)
The right tyres for the right time
Staying safe on the road means making sure you have tyres that can deal with whatever driving conditions you face
19 Dec 2020
What are part-worn tyres? And should you buy them?![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BL-p9dMd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243606/autoexpress/2016/10/tyre-test-1229.jpg)
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What are part-worn tyres? And should you buy them?
Depending on who you ask, part-worn tyres are either a great money-saver or a risky gamble. So we've put together some tips
23 Sep 2020
Survey names and shames the rudest drivers in the country![Rudest drivers](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--me0ZhhZc--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243438/autoexpress/2016/09/rudest_drivers.jpg)
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Survey names and shames the rudest drivers in the country
UK’s most badly behaved motorists outed in new report, with Bristol drivers the worst
24 Sep 2016
Falken Azenis FK510 review![Falken Azenis FK510](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gnDu-mZL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243082/autoexpress/2016/07/falken1.jpg)
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Falken Azenis FK510 review
Launched earlier this year to cater for demand for ultra-high-performance tyres, Falken’s Azenis FK510 might have expected to do better than seventh i…
25 Jul 2016
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti review![Vredestein Ultrac Vorti](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--n3fMRPP9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184405/autoexpress/2016/07/vredestein1.jpg)
![Vredestein Ultrac Vorti](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--n3fMRPP9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184405/autoexpress/2016/07/vredestein1.jpg)
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti review
Indian-owned Dutch maker Vredestein was once the king of the wet, but the latest generation of its tyres has failed to enhance its reputation.
25 Jul 2016
Yokohama Advan Sport V105 review![Yokohama Advan Sport V105](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--g-uFhges--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243128/autoexpress/2016/07/yokohama1.jpg)
![Yokohama Advan Sport V105](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--g-uFhges--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243128/autoexpress/2016/07/yokohama1.jpg)
Yokohama Advan Sport V105 review
Decent all-rounder but fuel economy poor by today’s standards.
25 Jul 2016
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 review![Hankook Ventus S1 evo2](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0mIiI6gt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184194/autoexpress/2016/07/hankook1.jpg)
![Hankook Ventus S1 evo2](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0mIiI6gt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184194/autoexpress/2016/07/hankook1.jpg)
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 review
Quiet, safe and won’t cost you a fortune to run
25 Jul 2016
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2 review![Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rlwTBmsl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184169/autoexpress/2016/07/dunlop1.jpg)
![Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rlwTBmsl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184169/autoexpress/2016/07/dunlop1.jpg)
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2 review
New contender performs well on wet and dry roads
25 Jul 2016
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 review![Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SFHXA4Dm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184191/autoexpress/2016/07/goodyear1.jpg)
![Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SFHXA4Dm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184191/autoexpress/2016/07/goodyear1.jpg)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 review
Improved design keeps pace with development
25 Jul 2016
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 review![Michelin Pilot Sport 4](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YqFCaHl6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184306/autoexpress/2016/07/michelin1.jpg)
![Michelin Pilot Sport 4](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YqFCaHl6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184306/autoexpress/2016/07/michelin1.jpg)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 review
Whatever its heritage, the Michelin is a special tyre
25 Jul 2016
Halfords 686646![Halfords 686646](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--H68IIOV8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242752/autoexpress/2016/05/halfords_686646.jpg)
![Halfords 686646](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--H68IIOV8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242752/autoexpress/2016/05/halfords_686646.jpg)
Halfords 686646
This is the second-cheapest pump here, but definitely the best budget option.
23 May 2016