Tyre Maintenance Guides

Wondering what the size numbers mean on the side of your tyres? Or perhaps you're wondering how much life you can expect to get out of a brand new set of tyres?

What causes uneven tread wear? How long can I drive on a spare tyre? Don't stress, we've got you covered. The articles below cover all of your burning tyre-related questions!

Did we miss something? Let us know over at the contact page and we'll do our best to do a writeup on it shortly.

Guides

  • ARB TPMS Review
  • Are 35 Inch Tyres Legal In QLD/NSW/Victoria?
  • Are New Tyres Covered Under Warranty?
  • Are Retread Tyres Legal In Australia?
  • Are Stretched Tyres Legal In Australia?
  • Are Tyre Plugs Legal In Australia?
  • Australian Made Tyres
  • Best 4WD Tracks Airlie Beach
  • Best 4WD Tracks Bundaberg
  • Best 4WD Tracks Byron Bay
  • Best 4WD Tracks Cairns
  • Best 4WD Tracks Central Coast
  • Best 4WD Tracks Hervey Bay
  • Best 4WD Tracks Newcastle
  • Best 4WD Tracks Sunshine Coast
  • Best 4WD Tracks Toowoomba
  • Best 4WD Tracks Townsville
  • Best 4WD Tracks Wollongong
  • Best Budget Tyre Brands In Australia
  • Best Chinese Tyre Brands In Australia
  • Best Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems In Australia
  • Bridgestone Tyre Life Expectancy
  • Bridgestone vs Michelin
  • Bulge In Tyre Sidewall
  • Can Run Flat Tyres Be Repaired?
  • Can You Drive On A Flat Tyre To A Garage?
  • Can You Drive On A Flat Tyre?
  • Can You Drive With A Nail In Your Tyre?
  • Can You Take Car Tyres To The Tip?
  • Continental vs Bridgestone
  • Continental vs Michelin
  • Difference Between Wheel Balancing and Alignment?
  • Do Tyres Affect Fuel Consumption?
  • Do Tyres Perish If Not Used?
  • Falken Wildpeak AT3W Problems
  • Ford Ranger Tyre Pressure Sensor Malfunction
  • Goodyear vs Bridgestone
  • Goodyear vs Michelin
  • Hankook vs Bridgestone
  • How Do Tyre Pressure Sensors Work?
  • How Is Wheel Alignment Done?
  • How Long Can You Drive On A Spare Tyre?
  • How Long Do Michelin Pilot Sport 4 & 4S Tyres Last?
  • How Long Does A Spare Tyre / Space Saver Last?
  • How Long Should Car Tyres Last?
  • How Long Will 5mm Tyre Tread Last?
  • How Much Do New Tyres Cost In Australia?
  • How Much Does Wheel Alignment Cost In Australia?
  • How Often Should You Check Car Tyre Pressure?
  • How Often Should You Get A Wheel Alignment?
  • How Often Should You Rotate Tyres?
  • How Old Can Tyres Be For A Roadworthy Test
  • How To Check Tyre Pressure At Petrol Station
  • How To Check Tyre Tread
  • How To Dispose Of Tyres Properly In Australia
  • How To Read A Tyre Date Stamp [Calculator]
  • How To Read Tyre Sizes/Codes
  • How To Remove A Car Tyre From Rim
  • How To Remove Spare Tyre From Ford Falcon Ute
  • How To Remove Spare Tyre From Holden Colorado
  • How To Tell If Your Tyres Are Bald?
  • How To Use A Tyre Deflator
  • iCheck TPMS Review
  • Is 3 Inch Lift Legal In QLD/NSW/Victoria?
  • Is 40 PSI A Good Tyre Pressure
  • Is It Illegal To Not Have A Spare Tyre In Australia?
  • Kumho vs Bridgestone
  • Kumho vs Continental
  • Kumho vs Dunlop
  • Kumho vs Falken
  • Kumho vs Goodyear
  • Kumho vs Hankook
  • Kumho vs Michelin
  • Kumho vs Pirelli
  • Kumho vs Toyo
  • Kumho vs Yokohama
  • Low Profile Tyre Pressure
  • Lowest Tyre Pressure
  • LT Tyre Meaning
  • Masten TPMS Review
  • Mazda CX-5 Tyre Pressure Warning Light
  • Mercedes Run Flat Indicator Problems
  • Mercedes Run Flat Tyres Problems
  • Minimum Tyre Tread Depth In Australia
  • Monsta Tyres vs BFGoodrich
  • Nitrogen Tyre Inflation
  • NSW Tyre Size Laws
  • OBD2 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Review
  • Oricom Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Review
  • Overinflated Tyres Issues
  • Pirelli vs Bridgestone
  • Pirelli vs Continental
  • Pirelli vs Goodyear
  • Pirelli vs Michelin
  • Promata TPMS Review
  • QLD Tyre Size Laws
  • Rapid Tyres vs Bridgestone
  • Safety Dave TPMS Review
  • Scalloping / Cupping Wear On Tyres
  • Should I Change Tyres At 4mm?
  • Should Tyre Pressure Be Higher In Winter?
  • Should You Replace Tyres In Pairs?
  • Steering Wheel Not Straight After Wheel Alignment
  • Supercat Tyres Recall
  • Toyota Kluger Spare Tyre
  • Tread Depth Of New Tyres
  • Tyre Age Limits & Expiry Dates
  • Tyre Aspect Ratio
  • Tyre Brands To Avoid In Australia
  • Tyre Damage From Hitting A Curb
  • Tyre Delamination
  • Tyre Dry Rot
  • Tyre Feathering
  • Tyre Load Rating/Index
  • Tyre Noise
  • Tyre Pressure For 4WD While On Road?
  • Tyre Pressure For Beach/Sand Driving
  • Tyre Rotation Patterns Explained
  • Tyre Shop Open Sundays
  • Tyre Sidewall Damage
  • Tyre Size Speedo Calculator
  • Tyre Speed Rating/Index
  • Tyre Tread Patterns
  • Tyre Valve Leaking Air
  • Tyre Wear On Inside Edge
  • Tyre/Tread Wear Indicator
  • TyreDog TPMS Review
  • Tyres Wearing On Outside Edge
  • Tyres With White Lettering Australia
  • Uneven Tyre Wear Causes
  • What Happens To Old Car Tyres?
  • What Is A Radial Tyre?
  • What Is A Run Flat Tyre?
  • What Is Tyre Balancing?
  • What Tyre Shops Do Afterpay In Australia?
  • What's The Difference Between A Wheel And A Tyre?
  • What's The Fine For Having Bald Tyres?
  • When Should I Change My Tyres?
  • Where Are Bridgestone Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Continental Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Cooper Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Dunlop Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Falken Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Goodyear Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Hankook Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Kumho Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Maxxis Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Michelin Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Nankang Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Pirelli Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Terrafirma Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Toyo Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Winrun Tyres Made?
  • Where Are Yokohama Tyres Made?
  • Who Manufactures J-Trax Tyres For Australia?
  • Winrun vs Kumho
  • Winrun vs Michelin
  • You Have A Flat Tyre - What Should You Do?
  • ZR vs R Tyres