There is no such thing as cheap and expensive tyres! The type of tyre you choose depends on your cars make and model, the desired performance, your driving style and the road conditions.

There are 5 different types of tyre.

All Weather - these tyres are suited to any weather conditions.

Wet Weather - specifically manufactured to suit wet weather conditions.

All Terrain - will suit any terrain in most conditions.

Mud - these tyres are best suited to muddy conditions.

Performance - performance tyres will supply the driver with the highest performance.

The tyre types differ in the rubber compound used (soft or hard) and the tread patterns. These can affect driving in terms of grip, performance, tyre noise and wear.

It is very important that your tyres are pumped up to the correct tyre pressure. otherwise your tyres wont have there maximum grip on the road surface.

This is the worlds largest tyre!

Tyre Facts!

In Ireland 1 in 8 cars have there tyres below the legal thread depth.


The stopping distances for tyres on roads are:
30km/h - 12 meters - 3 car lengths
60km/h - 32 meters - 8 car lengths
80km/h - 53 meters - 13 car lengths
100km/h - 73 meters - 18 car lengths


If your tyres have cuts, cracks or bulges they are considered unroadworthy.

there is lots of different things you can find out about your tyre from the side wall. you can find out,
the tyre pressure in psi or bars,
the width of the tyre in mm,
height or width ratio,
the rim diameter in inches,
the speed rating.
these are handy to know in case of a tyre repair of change.

Tyres cater for many different types of weather and driving conditions, such as extreme heat to extreme cold. tyres save many lives each year due to road conditions.

Tyres and made from natural rubber. They are made for hundreds of types of different wheels from cars, bicycles, motorbikes, trailers, prams etc. There are 9 parts to a tyre. The bead, filler, liner, nylon belt, tread, steel belt, piles, sidewall and chafer.  Tyres are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. They affect how well it handles on the road and your fuel consumption.