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Locking wheel nut adaptor

I was called out to a customer who had broken their locking wheel nut adaptor and needed to change a blown tyre. He had bought a new adaptor through his local Ford dealer, it took 4 weeks to come, so he wasn't able to use his car for a month. I was called out to change the tyre today, only to find the new adaptor didn't work. Rather than wait another month, he asked me to remove the lock nuts using our specialist tool. He then replaced the lock nuts with standard nuts.

Falken's new High Performance tyre

Falken is preparing for the UK launch of what it calls its strongest and quietest ultra high performance tyre, the Azenis FK453. The new tyre succeeds, both numerically and in Falken’s line-up, the FK452, a tyre Falken says has been revered by many car enthusiasts for its blend of performance and affordability. With the launch of this latest product, for the first time the Japanese tyre maker is offering Y speed rated fitments suitable for use at up to 186mph or 300km/h.

Morris Minor

This afternoon is going to be fun, I am going to put new tyres on a Morris minor that has been garaged for a number of years. The owner has decided to get the old moggy back on the roads, and as part of the restoration, he needs a rolling chassis, so new tyres are the starting point.

Part worn tyres, 'the dangers'

Used tyre scandal Think you’re getting a bargain with a discount part-worn? Think again, as we expose the shock state of some of the tyres on sale Auto Express report by Julie Sinclair Yes, they’re usually dirt-cheap – four new tyres can cost anything up to £1,000, so it’s hardly surprising that motorists buy an estimated four million part-worn tyres every year, cutting this bill in half on average. Bargain, surely? Apparently not.

Part Worn Tyre Scandal | Why Shouldn't You Buy Part Worn Tyres?

Used tyre scandal Think you’re getting a bargain with a discount part-worn? Think again, as we expose the shock state of some of the tyres on sale. Yes, they’re usually dirt-cheap – four new tyres can cost anything up to £1,000, so it’s hardly surprising that motorists buy an estimated four million part-worn tyres every year, cutting this bill in half on average. Bargain, surely? Apparently not.

National Motorhome Show - Peterborough

Hometyre turned up in force to support the National Motorhome show in Peterborough last weekend. Unfortunately the weather did its best to ruin the weekend, and we had rain most days, with many Motorhomes having to be towed out of their pitches. The rain didn't dampen the Hometyre spirit, we we were still seen around the site fitting tyres, tyron bands and TPMS systems (as well as removing locking wheel nuts for a day visitor). When not working we had a "Hometyre Convoy" around the site, which kept the visitors amused, and brought us a lot of attention.

German researchers develop an "Adaptive Tyre"

Are you fed up of having to change your summer tyres for winter tyres at the first sign of snow? Or of being caught out on a long car journey by sudden changes in the weather? That may soon be a thing of the past, according to a group of researchers at Leipzig university, who are developing the world's first-ever "intelligent" tyre which automatically adapts itself to the prevailing weather conditions even while you are driving.

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Michelin tyres

The History and Story Behind Michelin Tyres The story of how two brothers came up with the idea for removable pneumatic tyres is fascinating. It is sometimes the case when one simple thing happens that then leads on to bigger things, and this is so true of how Michelin tyres came into being. The two brothers were Edouard and Andr? Michelin and they lived in Clermond-Ferrand where they ran a rubber factory.

Michelin tyres win Which? green award

Which? magazine has awarded a 'Best Buy' certificate to an eco-friendly car tyre designed by French manufacturer Michelin.The firm's Energy Saver wheel was given the accolade following a test of summer tyres by the consumer campaign group.Results of the trial were published in the magazine's April issue, and overall it found that the 65/70 R14 T tyres performed best in categories such as wet and dry handling and braking, wear and external drive-by noise.

Michelin energy saver is Which? best buy

According to honest John of the Telegraph the Michelin Energy Saver have been voted the Which? magazine best buy.. See full story below.Michelin Energy Saver Tyre is 'Which?' Best Buy also Michelin Alpin 4 Judged Best Cold Weather Tyre by Which Honest John Fri, 13 Apr 2012 Michelin's Energy Saver tyre has been assessed as ‘Best Buy’ in independent summer tyre tests by 'Which?' magazine.

Tyron bands incorrectly fitted

I have just been out to change the tyres on a caravan that has tyron bands previously fitted by one of the larger fast fit Tyre depots. It looks like they had not known what they were doing, as they were fitted upside down. What is the point of fitting a safety device, if the fitter does not know what he is doing and fits it incorrectly! Should you have tyron bands fitted or are considering having them fitted, then give us a call at Hometyre, we are recommended by Tyron UK, and have been trained by them.

Tyron bands fitted upside down by local dealer.

Called out to change the tyres on a caravan this week, it was already fitted with Tyron bands. When I took the old one off, I saw that they had been fitted upside down by the previous fitter. That is why you should choose Hometyre, we have been taught how to fit them correctly. Why pay for this safety item, then have it fitted by someone who is incompetent?

April fools

Need Tyres fitted at your choice of place and at a time YOU choose? Then call Hometyre, this is not an April fools day trick, we do as we say. Give us a call to see what we can do for you.

Save fuel ~ check your tyre pressures

After fitting tyres to customers cars, we also check their other tyres and correct the air pressures accordingly. It is amazing how many people do not check their tyres on a regular basis. I often find tyres at around 5 to 10 PSI below the required pressures. This is costing you fuel as well as damaging your tyres and effecting your vehicles handling.

Caravan tyre safety

The latest news from Tyresafe Uk. As Easter and a spate of Bank Holidays loom large on the horizon, TyreSafe is advising caravan owners to give their tyres a full ‘health check’ to avoid possible motoring misery.While tyre safety is important for all vehicles, caravan tyres, and those on trailer tents or motorhomes, which might have been left to stand outside over the winter and are not used that often, are especially at risk from rubber degradation.

Caravanners, now is the time to check your tyres

This is the latest news from Tyresafe UK. As Easter and a spate of Bank Holidays loom large on the horizon, TyreSafe is advising caravan owners to give their tyres a full ‘health check’ to avoid possible motoring misery.While tyre safety is important for all vehicles, caravan tyres, and those on trailer tents or motorhomes, which might have been left to stand outside over the winter and are not used that often, are especially at risk from rubber degradation.

Caravan tyres

Hometyre will be on display at the National Motorhome show the April. This is the largest motorhome show in the UK and it will be held in Peterbourough from the 27th to the 29th April 2012. If you are planning to visit the show, please make time to call at the Hometyre stand to see what we can do for you.

Why tubeless tyres became more popular than tubed tyres

As the name suggests tube-type tyres consist of a tube which is placed between the tyre and the wheel rim. The tube inside the tyre is filled with air and inflated to allow tyres to support a vehicle’s weight and maintain the shape of a tyre. Tube-type tyres were used for many years by all types of vehicles with pneumatic tyres before the tubeless tyre was created. However, various drawbacks of a tube inside a tyre caused the tubeless tyre to become preferred over the tube-type tyre.

Michelin to Sponsor the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012.

Michelin to sponsor Goodwood Festival of Speed As well as his press day duties, Bibendum will meet and greet throughout the event The Goodwood Festival of Speed, billed as “world’s greatest celebration of car culture”, takes place this year between 29 June and 1 July.