‘What depth of tread do I need?’ is a question we often get asked. It turns out there’s more than one answer. Tread depth — the legal answer UK Motoring law is very clear on how much tread you need… read more
From single-use plastics to climate change, diesel exhaust to species extinctions, environmental issues are now front page news. It seems that most of us are starting to think more about our impact on the environment. So it’s strange and depressing… read more
Our post this time is a grim but important reminder of the dangers of old tyres. A few weeks ago, an inquest in Bristol delivered its verdict on what caused a tragic 2017 motorway crash. It was due to the… read more
In our previous blog post, we covered what Tyre Pressure Monitor Systems (TPMS) are, why they’re a good idea and when they became compulsory. This time we’ll look at why they go wrong and what you can do about it…. read more
The TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) is a fantastic bit of kit. In this two-part post, we’ll look at what it is and how to deal with any problems. What is a tyre pressure monitoring system? The clue’s in the… read more
GT Radials continue to be a great choice for many of our customers. Let’s look at why, after one year, they’re still our Star Buy. At BK Tyres, we’re picky about which tyres we recommend. We have to be. We’ve… read more
Replacing worn tyres — we know it has to be done, but most of us do it with a sigh. Tyres aren’t cheap (even BK Tyres’ competitively priced ones), and we’d much rather spend our money on something else. The… read more
This month, we take a look at the customer feedback on our mobile tyre-fitting service. Usually, our blog focuses on what’s new in the world of tyres. This month, however, we thought we’d write about something closer to home —… read more
The EU is planning new rules on tyre labelling and, despite Brexit, the UK government will probably adopt them. We look at why that’s sparked a controversy. Whatever you think about Brexit, you have to agree with one thing: you… read more
Yesterday’s tyre blaze in Salford produced a spectacular plume of smoke, disrupted train services and prompted a warning for nearby residents to shut their doors and windows. Nasty though it was, firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. But in… read more