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Tyres FAQ

How do I find my tyre size? How do I know what tyres I should choose? How do I find out more about the brands? Why do some tyres have vehicle manufacturers listed against them? What do XL and Reinforced mean? What tyres will offer good mileage Do you sell rims or alloys as well as tyres? Can I change the size of tyre fitted to my vehicle? What are extra load tyres? How long do tyres last? What tyres last the longest UK? What is the difference between budget, mid-range, and premium tyres? How much is a new tyre? How much to fit tyres? What is aspect ratio of tyre? How much are my tyres based on inch? What are low profile tyres? What are energy saving tyres and are they worth it? What is the advantage of energy saving tyres? What are homologated tyres?

Run Flat Tyres

Looking for a Run Flat tyre? Can I change away from Run Flat tyres? How do I know if my tyres are Run Flat tyres? Bridgestone Run Flat tyres Michelin Run Flat tyres Continental Run Flat tyres Pirelli Run Flat tyres Avon Run Flat tyres Falken Run Flat tyres Hankook run flat tyres Kumho Run Flat tyres Toyo Run Flat tyres Yokohama Run Flat tyres Can I change my run flat tyres back to normal tyres? What are run flat tyres and how do they work? Can you repair run flat tyres? Can you mix run flat tyres with normal tyres? How far can you travel on a run flat tyre? Are reinforced tyres the same as run flats tyres? How To Change A Run Flat Tyre

Tyre Speed Rating

What is tyre speed rating? Why are you showing various speed ratings in my results? Can I fit a higher / lower speed rating? What does ZR mean? Can you mix speed ratings on tyres? Does speed rating matter when purchasing car tyres?

Tyre Load Rating

What is tyre load rating? Can I use tyre with a lower or higher load rating? Can I mix tyre load ratings? What tyre load rating do I need?

EV FAQ

Electric Vehicle FAQ Which supermarkets have charging points? How much to install an EV charger at home? Are electric vehicles good for towing? What is a hybrid electric vehicle? How much does it cost to charge an Electric Vehicle? Are electric vehicles exempt from congestion charges? Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles FAQs Electric Vehicle Battery FAQs Charging Stations FAQs What are the different levels of electric vehicle charging? Can any EV charge using a Tesla supercharger in the UK?

All Season Tyres

What Are All Season Tyres?

Summer Tyres

Using Summer Tyres in Winter

Winter Tyres

Should I choose winter tyres? When to change to winter tyres in the UK Why do winter tyres have lower speed ratings? Do you have a tyre storage service if I choose winters? Using Winter Tyres in Summer Are winter tyres mandatory? Are winter tyres worth it? How to store winter tyres Do I need to replace all tyres with winter? How do winter tyres work and how to identify them

Van Tyres

How do I find van tyres? I do not have all the size details for my van tyre?

Tyre Legal

What makes your tyres legal vs illegal? Is it illegal to drive without a spare tyre in the UK? Are studded tyres legal in the UK? Are retreaded tyres legal in the UK? Are perished tyres illegal or legal in the UK? Are mud tyres road legal or illegal in the UK? Are off road tyres legal or illegal in the UK? Are second hand tyres legal? Are cracked tyres legal or illegal? Are slick tyres road legal? Are tyre plugs legal in the UK? How To Check If My Tyres Are Legal Is it illegal to have different tyres on your vehicle in the UK? Where can I legally change my tyre in the UK? Can you claim for slashed tyres? What is a bald tyre?

Tyre Age

How to tell the age of a tyre Does the age of a tyre matter? What age should tyres be replaced? Do tyres deteriorate with age?

Tyre Disposal

How to dispose of tyres Can tyres be recycled?

Tyre Dust Caps

Do you need tyre dust caps? What are tyre dust caps? How to remove tyre dust caps

TPMS

What does TPMS stand for? How does TPMS work? Replacing or Rotating TPMS Sensors The legalities around TPMS TPMS Batteries TPMS light won't turn off How accurate are TPMS sensors? Where is the TPMS reset button?

Tyre Pressure

When should tyre pressure be checked? How Tyre Pressure Affects MOT What happens if tyre pressure is too high? What happens if tyre pressure is too low? Does temperature affect tyre pressure? How To Check Vehicle Tyre Pressure How To Check Tyre Pressure At Home & Petrol Station How To Read Tyre Pressure Label Stickers How To Reset Tyre Pressure Sensors How to correct tyre pressure – inflate & deflate a tyre What is the minimum legal tyre pressure in the UK? Trailer Tyre Pressure

Tyre Pressure Readings

Convert Bar To PSI Convert PSI To BAR Convert KPA to PSI Convert KPA to BAR What is the difference between PSI & BAR & KPA?

Tyre Tread

How to check tyre tread How many miles per 1mm of tread depth How much mm on a new tyre? What is the legal minimum depth of tread for tyres? Can I mix tyre tread patterns? How to measure tyre tread with and without a gauge Why are tyres treaded?

Manufacturer Fitment

Manufacturer Fitment

Spare Tyres

Do I need a spare tyre to pass MOT? How long can you drive on a spare tyre in the UK? Do all cars have a spare tyre? Do spare tyres have a TPMS system? What else is a spare tyre called?

Flat Tyres

Can I drive with a flat tyre? What to do with a flat tyre?

Tyre Repairs

How much does it cost to repair a tyre? Can I fit a higher / lower speed rating? Can you repair a tyre with a nail in it? How to use tyre puncture repair kit? How long to wait after puncture repair? Can I drive with a punctured tyre? What should you do if you puncture your tyre?

Wheel Alignment

What is wheel alignment? Is tracking or wheel balance the same as wheel alignment? Can bad wheel alignment cause issues? Do I need wheel alignment

Safety & Maintenance

How to change a spare tyre How long does it take to change a tyre When to change tyres? Can tyres melt in the hot weather? Can you change tyre without the locking wheel nut? Tyre Safety Tips European Winter Tyre Laws Do EVs need an oil change? Part Worn Tyres Do car tyres have inner tubes? When to replace tyres? Do AA change tyres? Why do tyres crack? Are tyres wheels? What are pneumatic tyres? What is tyre sealant? What is a space saver tyre? What causes issues with my tyres? What should you do if your tyre bursts while driving? How to claim pothole damage to tyres How to become a tyre fitter? Identifying each of your vehicle’s tyres

Distance Conversion Readings

Convert Centimetres to Feet Convert Centimetres to Inches Convert Centimetres to Millimetres Convert Centimetres to Kilometres Convert Centimetres to Yards Convert Feet to Centimetres Convert Feet to Inches Convert Feet to Kilometres Convert Feet to Miles Convert Feet to Millimetres Convert Feet to Yards Convert Inches to Centimetres Convert Inches to Millimetres Convert Inches to Feet Convert Inches to Yards Convert Kilometres to Centimetres Convert Kilometres to Feet Convert Kilometres to Miles Convert Kilometres to Millimetres Convert Miles to Feet Convert Miles to Kilometres Convert Miles to Yards Convert Millimetres to Centimetres Convert Millimetres to Feet Convert Millimetres to Inches Convert Millimetres to Kilometres Convert Yards to Centimetres Convert Yards to Feet

Engine Output Conversion Readings

BHP Check Convert HP to BHP Convert HP to kW Convert HP to PS Convert BHP to HP Convert BHP to kW Convert BHP to PS Convert kW to HP Convert kW to BHP Convert kW to PS Convert PS to BHP Convert PS to HP Convert PS to kW

Speed Output Readings

Convert Knots to MPH Convert KPH to MPH Convert KPH to MPS Convert MPH to Knots Convert MPH to KPH Convert MPS to KPH Convert MPS to MPH

Fun & Facts

Is Lego the biggest manufacturer of tyres? Why are tyres black? Is Michelin Star the same as the tyres? What are tyres made of? How is a tyre made?

Order Process FAQ

How does buying from Blackcircles.com work? Why buy from Blackcircles.com? What happens after I place my order? Why do your prices change? What if I need my tyres today / quicker? What if you do not have the tyre I want? Why do you list a tyre more than once at different prices? Will the tyre I receive look like the imagery on your site? Why does your registration checker results page not show my tyre size? Why does your registration checker results page show various different sizes? Why are the tyre details provided on your registration search tool different to those on my vehicle?

Payment FAQ

How do I pay for my tyres? Can I pay for tyres at the garage? Are my card details safe? Do I pay anything else at the fitter? How long does a refund take? What does the price include? Is fitting included in the price? Does the price include VAT? Does the price include balancing?

Tyre Fitting FAQ

Where is my nearest fitter? When can you fit my tyres? Do you have a mobile fitter near me? What is a Premier Garage? What do I need to take with me for fitting? How does Blackcircles.com select your garages? How long will the fitting take? Do you do tracking or wheel alignment? Do you do puncture repairs? Do you fit bike tyres? Can I get fitting today? Tyre Rotation Advice Should I change all 4 tyres at once? Do I need wheel alignment after a tyre change?

Mail Order FAQ

When will my tyres be delivered? Who will deliver my tyres? How can I track my delivery? How much does delivery cost? Can I have tyres delivered internationally? Do any delivery surcharges apply?

Tyre Labels FAQ

What is tyre labelling? Can you explain tyre labelling scores? Do all tyres come with tyre labels? EU Tyre Label: How the tyres are tested EU Tyre Label: Additional FAQs

Offers & Promotions FAQ

Do you price match? Do you have any discount codes I can use? Can I get a discount if I buy more than one tyre? Competition Terms & Conditions

Customer Service FAQ

How do I return my tyres? How do I cancel my order? How do I contact you?

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