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Huge Savings & Family Fun At Setyres Totton This September

We’re excited to announce that Setyres Totton is hosting a Super Saver Funday on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September. This special weekend event is the perfect opportunity for local drivers and families to enjoy exclusive discounts on tyres, servicing and car repairs, while also taking part in fun activities and informative workshops. Unbeatable Offers on Tyres, Servicing & Repairs For two days only, we’re offering significant discounts across our full range of tyres and essential car care services. Whether you’re due for new tyres, need a routine service or...

What is a tyre speed rating?

Your tyre speed rating is the maximum safe speed you can travel at without compromising the tyre performance capabilities. This can vary based on how heavy your car is and the load it's carrying. It's important to note, that this isn't the maximum speed you should be driving your car, you should always stick to the speed limit. What is the purpose of tyre speed ratings? Your tyre speed ratings are designed to allow your car to handle the pressure of dealing with high speeds. If your tyre speed rating...

Types of punctures

Punctures occur when sharp objects enter the outer wall of your tyres such as loose nails, shards of glass or screws. If the object gets deep into your tyre, it can cause a loss of air pressure due to the hole that is formed. This can result in reduced handling and a loss of grip on the road. There are two main types of punctures that can both occur without the driver's knowledge: Slow punctures Rapid punctures What is a slow puncture? A slow puncture is a small hole in...

What is a reinforced tyre?

A reinforced tyre is a tyre that has been modified and treated to carry heavier loads than the rating given by the manufacturer. This type of tyre may have been altered to make it reinforced by: Adding higher-strength materials The addition of stronger elements in the tyre The application of protective solutions Reinforced tyres are usually used for larger vehicles such as vans, trucks and lorries and generally wouldn't be used for an average car. How to tell if your tyres are reinforced You can tell if your current tyres...

Mixing tyres

Can you have different tyres on your car? As a general rule, it is not recommended that you mix tyres. This is because having different tyres fitted on your vehicle can potentially be very dangerous and, in some cases, tyre mixing can be illegal. Generally, it is required that you have matching tyres on the same axle. The axle of the car is the rod that connects the tyre pair and turns the wheel on the car – and you will have two axles one in the front and one...