Tyre & car tips

Straightforward advice on tyres, wheels and keeping your car safe on the road.

15 September 2026

Tyre Rotation: How Often, Which Pattern, and Why It Matters

Rotating your tyres every 10,000 km evens out wear, extends tyre life and keeps your car predictable in the wet. Here's how it works.

Towing a Caravan or Trailer? Check These Tyres First

Towing puts extra load on every tyre, including the ones on the trailer. Here's what to check on your car and van before a spring getaway.

Reading Tyre Wear Patterns: What Your Tyres Are Telling You

Worn edges, a bald centre or a saw-tooth feel each point to a different problem. Here's how to read your tyre wear and what to do about it.

Puncture Repair or New Tyre? How to Tell the Difference

Not every puncture means a new tyre. Learn when a repair is safe, when it isn't, and why sidewall damage is always a deal-breaker.

Tyre Pressure and Fuel Economy: The Cheapest Saving You'll Make

Underinflated tyres cost you fuel, grip and tyre life. Here's how to check your pressures properly and how often to do it.

Tread Depth: The 20-Cent Check That Could Save Your Life

How to check your tyre tread depth at home with a 20-cent coin, what the legal minimum means, and when it's really time to replace.

Replacing Two Tyres or Four? Getting It Right

Do you really need four new tyres, or will two do? What to know about mixing tyres and where new ones should go.

Spring Is Coming: A Post-Winter Car Check You Can Do at Home

Winter is hard on cars. Work through this simple post-winter checklist covering tyres, battery, wipers and more before spring arrives.

Aquaplaning Explained: Staying in Control on Wet Roads

What aquaplaning is, why it happens, and simple habits that help you keep grip and control when the roads around Geelong turn wet.

Potholes and Kerbs: How Winter Roads Damage Your Wheels

Potholes and kerb strikes can quietly damage tyres, wheels and alignment. What to check after a hard hit, and when to get it looked at.

How Old Is Too Old? Checking Your Tyres' Age and Condition

Tyres age even with plenty of tread left. Here's how to read your tyre's date code and spot the signs it's time to replace them.

Wheel Balancing vs Alignment: What's the Difference?

Balancing and alignment sound similar but fix different problems. Here's how to tell which one your car needs, and why both matter.

When Did You Last Check Your Spare Tyre?

Your spare tyre only matters the day you need it. How to check it, what space-savers can and can't do, and what to know about repair kits.

How Old Is Too Old? Checking Your Tyres' Age and Condition

Tyres age even with plenty of tread left. Here's how to read your tyre's date code and spot the signs it's time to replace them.

How Old Is Too Old? Checking Your Tyres' Age and Condition

Tyres age even with plenty of tread left. Here's how to read your tyre's date code and spot the signs it's time to replace them.

Run-Flat vs Standard Tyres: Which Is Right for Your Car?

Run-flat tyres let you keep driving after a puncture, but they're not for everyone. Here's how they compare with standard tyres for Aussie drivers.

HT, AT or MT? Choosing the Right Tyres for Your 4WD or Ute

Highway, all terrain or mud terrain? How to match 4WD and ute tyres to your real driving, plus load ratings and pressures explained.

Why Electric Cars Wear Out Tyres Faster (and What to Do)

EVs are heavier and torquier than petrol cars, so tyres wear faster. Here's why it happens and how to get more kilometres from each set.

Getting a Roadworthy? What Inspectors Check on Your Tyres

Tyres are a top reason cars fail roadworthy inspections in Victoria. Here's what testers check and how to pass first time.

Winter Tyre Pressure: Why Cold Mornings Deflate Your Tyres

Cold weather quietly lowers your tyre pressure, costing you fuel and grip. Here's how to check and set it right this winter.

Load Index and Speed Ratings: What They Mean for You

Those extra numbers and letters after your tyre size aren't decoration — here's what they tell you about safety and legality.

Tyre Rotation: How Often and Why It Matters

Regular tyre rotation evens out wear, extends tyre life and keeps your car handling safely. Here's how often to do it.

Puncture Repair vs Replacement: What's Safe?

Not every puncture means a new tyre. Here's how to tell when a repair is safe and when it's time to replace.

Understanding Your Tyre's Sidewall Markings

Those numbers and letters on your tyre's sidewall aren't random - here's what they actually tell you.

5 Signs Your Car Needs a Wheel Alignment

Pulling to one side, uneven tyre wear or a shaky wheel? Here's how to tell if your alignment is off.

Tyre Tread Depth: Why It Matters More in Winter

Australia's legal tread depth limit explained, and why worn tyres are riskier once the wet-weather season sets in.