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Tyre Safety Month 2018

October is Tyre Safety Month and if you don't already, it's a perfect opportunity to get yourself in to good habits! For 2018's campaign from TyreSafe, the importance of checking your tyres once a month, every month has been outlined. Check Your Tyres Once a Month Every Month Checking your tyres thoroughly once a month is vital to ensure that your tyres are in good condition and will keep you safe on the road. Whilst we may think it's most important to undertake tyre care during difficult winter weather, innovative...

Tyre of the Month September: Uniroyal RainSport 3 SUV

September can often bring rain and wet conditions on the road, which is why we have chosen the superior Uniroyal RainSport 3 SUV as our tyre of the month. Designed for SUVs, this tyre provides enhanced safety and performance on wet surfaces. The Uniroyal RainSport 3 SUV also achieves excellent handling capabilities and superb levels of grip. Enhanced Aquaplaning Resistance The Uniroyal RainSport 3 is constructed with Uniroyal's innovative Shark Skin Technology to provide high levels of safety in rain. Modelled on the skin of a shark, this tyre has...

Tyre of the Month August: Toyo Proxes CF2

Achieving high levels of performance without sacrificing efficiency, the Toyo Proxes CF2 has been named our tyre of the month this August. The Toyo Proxes CF2 is optimal for summer driving and best suited to medium to high powered cars. Wet Weather Capabilities The Toyo Proxes CF2 delivers high levels of safety in wet conditions thanks to its optimised tread pattern design. Constructed with three wide main grooves, this tyre works to rapidly evacuate water away from the tyre for excellent resistance against aquaplaning. This tyre was awarded a 'B',...

Tyre of the Month July: Dunlop SP SportMaxx RT 2

We have named the superior Dunlop SP SportMaxx RT 2 as our tyre of the month this July. Designed to achieve superb grip and enhanced steering precision, this tyre is an ideal choice for driving enthusiasts. Named ‘exemplary’ by Auto Bild, Germany’s leading automotive publication, in 2017, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx RT 2 is renowned for its high levels of performance and safety across the industry.   Enhanced Steering Precision The Dunlop SP SportMaxx RT 2 features a flat tread profile with a large contact patch enabling higher levels of contact...

FAQs About MOT Testing

At Setyres we frequently get asked questions in relation to MOT testing and what’s involved. These are the queries that we get asked the most:   What Is An MOT Test? The Ministry of Transport (MOT) test is a road safety measure designed to ensure that your vehicle meets minimum safety standards and your exhaust emissions meet the environmental standards required by law.   How Often Do I Need an MOT Test? Once your vehicle reaches three years of age, it is a legal requirement to undertake an MOT test every 12...