My tyre has a puncture or is damaged
What should you do in the event of a puncture? Find out everything you need to know about spare tyres, their maintenance, the various methods to repair a punctured tyre (puncture repair kit) and the precautions to take when driving on a repaired tyre. Learn also how to detect tyre faults and damage: spot abnormal wear, lumps and cracks…for your own safety!
TPMS maintenance: everything you need to know
Mandatory on new vehicles since 1st November 2014, tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) continually monitor the air...
How to assess and slow down tyre rubber ageing?
How old and dangerous are your tyres? Did you know that the condition of the rubber has a direct impact on the safety of...
Tyre pressure, tread depth, spare wheel: the three things to check before a long car journey
Getting ready for a long car journey? Don't forget to check your tyres: after all, they’re the only point of contact bet...
How to detect abnormal tyre wear
Are you wondering if the condition of your tyres is normal? Do certain sections of the tread seem to be more worn than o...
Got a puncture: what should you do?
So you’re at the roadside with a flat tyre and you don’t know what to do? Or perhaps you just want to know what equipmen...
Fitting a spare wheel: instructions
Changing a flat tyre at the side of the road is always tricky, especially since a puncture always happens just at the mo...
Tyre bulges: not to be ignored!
Has a bulge formed on the sidewall of your tyre? Find out how to avoid an imminent blowout and a possible accident....
Flat spot: how to avoid tyre deformation after parking for a long time
After leaving your vehicle parked for a few days, or even a few weeks, do you feel your vehicle shakes slightly for the ...
How to check your tyre tread depth?
Wondering if your tyres are still in good condition? Find out how to check the tread depth to make sure you’re within th...
Can run-flat tyres be repaired?
If you’ve punctured one of your run-flat tyres, you may be wondering whether it can be repaired or whether you need to b...
Repairing a puncture: what are the long-lasting methods?
If one of your tyres sustains a puncture, you may prefer to repair rather than change it. However, it’s important to kno...
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Puncture: spare wheel, tyre repair
Tyre damage
- Tyre damage
- How to assess and slow down tyre rubber ageing?
- Tyre bulges: not to be ignored!
- Flat spot: how to avoid tyre deformation after parking for a long time
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TPMS and tyre pressure
- TPMS and tyre pressure
- TPMS maintenance: everything you need to know
- Is the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) mandatory?
- Direct or indirect TPMS - what’s the difference?
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Tyre wear
- Tyre wear
- Is it okay to fit tyres with different levels of wear?
- How to check your tyre tread depth?
- How to detect abnormal tyre wear
- Prevent premature wear by rotating tyres once a year
- When to change your tyres
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