13 Oct 2026
How to read a tyre size: what 205/55 R16 91V actually means
Width, profile, rim, load index and speed rating: what each part of the code on your sidewall means, and which numbers you can and can't change.
10 Oct 2026
How old are your tyres? Reading the DOT date code
Every tyre carries a four-digit date stamp. Here's how to find it, how old is too old in a Gulf climate, and the warning signs of…
5 Oct 2026
Looking after your tyres in a UAE summer
Hot roads, long motorway runs and slow leaks are a bad mix. A simple routine for pressure, nitrogen, load and the spare that keeps your tyres…
25 Sep 2026
Run-flat tyres: how they work and whether you need them
Why many BMWs and MINIs have no spare wheel, how far you can drive on a punctured run-flat, the markings to look for, and whether switching…
20 Sep 2026
AO, MO, ★, N0: what car-maker markings on tyres mean
Small codes next to the size tell you a car maker tested and approved that tyre for its cars. What each one means, and whether you…
12 Sep 2026
Premium, mid-range or budget tyres: where your money actually goes
The same size can cost twice as much from one brand as another. What the extra money buys, when a value tyre is perfectly fine, and…
26 Aug 2026
When to replace your tyres: tread depth, damage and age
There's no fixed mileage. How to judge tread depth, read uneven wear, spot damage that can't be repaired, and decide between a pair and a full…
20 Aug 2026
Wheel alignment vs wheel balancing: what’s the difference?
One fixes vibration, the other fixes pulling and uneven wear. How to tell which one your car needs, how often to do them, and why both…
18 Jul 2026
Tyres for desert driving: AT, HT or MT?
Highway, all-terrain or mud-terrain: which tyre suits your 4x4 if you head to the dunes, how much to deflate for sand, and the mistakes that get…
12 Jul 2026
Tyres for electric cars: why EVs wear tyres faster
Extra weight, instant torque and quiet cabins make EVs hard on tyres. What makes an EV tyre different, whether you need one, and how to make…