Why are tyre inflator compressors so important? Your tyres are the only part of a car that comes into contact with the road, so it’s vitally important to keep the rings of rubber in optimum condition.

To make sure the lingo doesn’t get in the way of your smart motoring, this glossary of common wheel and tire terms will help you understand some of the more technical aspects that surround tires.

Tyre sealants are an fast and easy alternative to spare wheels. Even cars with the best tyres are subject to punctures, and many modern car manufacturers have opted to provide tyre sealant kits ...

A Neta V caught fire after hitting a lorry tyre on the PLUS highway, KM 277.6 northbound, in the early hours of Saturday (November 9) morning, with all occupants – a driver and two passengers ...

Tyre tech has gone ballistic in recent years, with new rubber compounds, carcass designs, tread patterns and new brands entering the mountain bike space. That’s great because the choice has never been ...

It's an often-used phrase in bike media, but a tyre upgrade is about the best bang for your buck as far as upgrades go. New bikes are often specced with cheaper tyres in order to hit a price point ...

In fact, tyre choice is going to drastically transform your bike, depending on what you’re asking of it on any given ride. Just as cross-country bikes have come a long way over the last few years, so ...

Large 4x4 vehicles "killed Valencians", climate campaigners have claimed. A group which calls itself "The Tyre Extinguishers" was referring to the deaths of more than 200 people following flash ...

Tyres are a crucial part of any motorcycle, they are what connects you to the road. Poor tyre choice can have catastrophic consequences, not enough grip and you could find yourself in at best a ...

South Africa produces a minimum of 170 000 tons of waste tyres a year. These used tyres pollute the landscape, especially when burned in the informal economy to access wire to sell as scrap metal.