Category Archives: Tyre Advice

Why are my tyres wearing so quickly?

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

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Customer Reviews of BK Tyres

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

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Company Focus: Hankook Tire

Every so often, we like to draw attention to less well-known tyre companies making great products. We’re talking about the sort of manufacturers that car enthusiasts know, but the wider public might not. A few months back, we blogged about… read more

The true costs of underinflated tyres

In this post, we look at what happens when your tyres are underinflated and try to get to the bottom of how much it could cost you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWDkuPitHFQ Underinflated tyres and fuel costs You’ve heard that not keeping on top… read more

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Potholes and your tyres, Part Two

In Part One of this post, we looked at the size of the pothole problem in the UK and what the little blighters can do to your vehicle. This time, we’ll look at what you should look out for following… read more

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Potholes and your tyres: it’s not good news

In this two-part post, we’ll look at everyone’s favourite road defect — the pothole. In this section, we look at the extent of the extent of the problem in the UK and the damage potholes can inflict on your vehicle…. read more

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The BK Tyres Star Buy: GT Radial Tyres

GT Radial tyres are currently our Star Buy. These are great mid-range tyres that offer performance without the price tag. What’s more, they’re currently available with a lifetime warranty against accidental damage. GT Radial — the unknown tyre giants. Most… read more

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Are premium tyres right for you?

Last month, we tackled the question are premium tyres actually any better than their budget equivalents. If you didn’t read it, here’s the short answer: yes, they are. So given that premium tyres are demonstrably better, this time we’ll look… read more

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