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Keep up to date with the latest goings on at Hometyre, as well as latest tyre releases and important info!

 


Does TPMS need to be replaced when I replace my tyres?

TPMS systems remain a bit of a mystery to many of our customers, so we thought we would try and explain it a little better for you! In short, any vehicle from 2014 onwards supplied into Europe, by law, must be fitted with some sort of TPMS...
 

Frequently Asked Questions at Hometyre

Can my puncture be repaired? We take phone calls from around the country every day at Hometyre and we don't think there has been a single day in the history of the company when we haven't been asked this...
 

Can I change the size of my tyres?

Cars and light commercial vehicles are designed with a specific wheel and tyre size. And this is for good reason! The specification covers performance, comfort, load capability, handling and most importantly...
 

A Fleet of Cars Equipped with Nokian Winter Tyres for Witherbys' Employees in Edinburgh

Witherbys, the oldest maritime publishing company in the world, recently chose Hometyre in Edinburgh as preferred supplier to replace their employee's summer tyres to winter fitments! Coupling...
 

Road Safety Week 2019 – be safe on the roads this winter!

Road Safety Week 2019 is running from 18th November to 24th November, this is an annual event organised by the road safety charity, 'Brake'. This is a great way to raise awareness for the...
 

Why can I feel vibration through my steering wheel?

It's not uncommon for us to receive a phone call from a customer in one of our covered areas explaining they are experiencing vibration through their steering wheel. There can be many reasons for this, a few of which are explained below. ...
 

Don’t ‘FAWKE’ about this Bonfire Night!

Remember, remember… the 5th of November… Whilst you're at it... The nights may be getting darker and the desire to be outside your house after work crouched down on the driveway may be...
 

Don’t be scary on the road this Halloween – check your tyres!

October has almost come to an end which means today is HALLOWEEN! As well as getting out there to do your trick or treating this evening, why don't you spend a couple of minutes outside checking your tyres! We know the weather isn't the warmest...
 

OE Marked Tyres, Why are they More Expensive?

Most of us know that tyres come in all shapes and sizes. From a 195/40 R17 tyre to fit a Ford Fiesta through to a N0 through to N4, then you have Porsche tyres! But why the pedantics? Well, vehicle manufactures always strive to...
 

Tyre Safety Month is almost over...

To celebrate the end of Tyre Safety Month, this week is a great chance to get outside and check those tyre tread depths! It only takes a matter of minutes to check your tread depths, click here for an easy guide on how to check your...
 

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