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Kwik Fit has announced that following a successful pilot, it is making more tyres available which support sustainable natural rubber production and help protect the rainforests of Indonesia. Over the last four months, many customers at Kwik Fit have ...

Only a quarter of councils have EV transition plan

Only a quarter of local authorities in the UK have published Electric Vehicle transition strategies, despite being encouraged to do so by the government. Freedom of Information requests carried out by the FairCharge campaign show that only 28 per ...

Ford Aspire diesel service costs cheaper than a Honda Activa

With the same conditions, my Honda Activa’s company service cost comes to Rs. 3,000 almost for 6 months and it doubles for 1 year. Prem recently shared this with other enthusiasts via this Team BHP share page. Dear Team-BHP, ...

CEAT Launches Tyres With Coloured Tread Wear Indicator

Having tyres with proper treads plays a major part in road safety with the treads designed to help tyres find traction on a multitude of surfaces and driving conditions. The question that arises though is how you know when ...

Review: Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 tyres on my Volkswagen Polo GT

It has varying degrees of road noise coming on basis the kind of tarmac it is being driven on. And this difference is more than it was on the MRF. BHPian prashant316 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. In ...

Run Flat Tyres vs Regular Tyres - Features Comparison

What are the differences between Run Flat Tyres and Regular Tyres? How do their features compare? Since the beginning of automotive history, tyre manufacturers have spent billions, if not trillions, researching how to provide car owners with the best tyre. ...

Pics: My Porsche 911 Carrera gets 18 inch alloy wheels and tyres

Given the condition of our roads, tyre and wheel damages are part and parcel of owning these vehicles. BHPian androdev recently shared this with other enthusiasts. After the tyre damage, I finally ended up buying a pair even though ...

Important Aspects of Checking Your Car Tyres

Tires are crucial components that dictate the way cars move. If the pressure inside the tire is not up to the mark or there are some damages on the tyre, that could lead to uneven grip on the road ...

Ford Figo upgrades: Fitting Lenso alloy wheels & Yokohama tyres

Momo alloy wheels were decent but the ones from Lenso were slightly more unique & appealing. BHPian giri1.8 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Have upgraded the wheels, wanted to go for the black OEM wheels from Figo Blu, ...

Maintaining The Performance Of Car Tyres

The optimal performance of the car tires is the key to a smooth riding experience on all types of surfaces. There are several aspects related to the optimization of tire performance that the owner must pay close attention to ...

Tyres: All You Need To Know About Them

Several steps are completed simultaneously before any new tire hits the market. The tyres need to be manufactured so that they do not wear out easily while traveling through all kinds of terrains. They must have a good drip ...

Important Tyre Changing Tips & Tricks

Important tyre Changing Tips & Tricks Car owners should be well-versed with several skills in case things go south during travel. One such skill is the ability to change the tyre. The tyres are vulnerable to all kinds of ...

Tubeless tyre goes flat without any visible punctures

These are the second set of tyres for the car and were bought about 1.5 years back. None of the tyres have faced punctures, and all the tyres have held air pressure well so far (no issues of gradual ...

Confused About Which Tyre to Buy for Your Car? We Help You Know More

In recent years, it has been observed that car consumers have become much more vigilant when it comes to safety. When it comes to safety, factors like airbags, ABS, EBD, build quality, and other features come to mind. Is ...

Changed my Tata Nano tyres for the first time in 6 years & 26,000 km

I purchased two Bridgestone B290 tyres for the rear & got the old rear MRF tyres fitted at the front. BHPian ph03n!x recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My 26k km run Nano AMT had its first tyre change ...

My Mahindra Thar gets a new pair of aftermarket rims & tyres installed

The choice of wheels I went for is Fuel off-road in 17-inches, negative offset. BHPian Stacko recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello Friends. Its been a long time since I posted anything in here, even though have been ...

Conti360º Solutions Helps Commercial Fleet Operators Optimise Costs

Leading German tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres, is offering commercial fleet operators its Conti360º solutions to better manage their fleet vehicle tyres more efficiently in order to reduce fuel and mileage costs. The challenge for fleet managers, especially for large ...

Tata Safari Storme tyre change: Options other than Michelin LTX Force

My usage includes driving mostly in the cities & on highways. I also encounter broken roads occasionally. BHPian avinash_m recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I am entering the 6th year of ownership with the car (this May) and ...

What you must look for when buying off-road tyres for your 4×4

TopAuto recently spoke to JP Cilliers, technical manager at Treads Unlimited, to find out what South Africans must look for when buying tyres for off-road use. Off-road driving, or “4×4-ing”, is a popular pastime for local drivers and it ...

Hyundai Alcazar: Does it make sense to downsize the wheels?

Regarding the tyre themselves, planning either the Michelin XM2 or Yokohama C drive 2. BHPian herculesksp recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi Folks, I am buying a Hyundai Alcazar 2.0 (P) AT and I was thinking about upgrading ...

New Pirelli Powergy tyres launched

Italian tyre-making giant used virtual reality systems to develop new range for popular cars and SUVs Pirelli has launched its new Powergy tyre range in Australia to coincide with the Italian brand’s 150th anniversary. Pricing varies according to factors such ...

Need Advice: Flat spots on all 4 MRF tyres on my Tata Hexa

I bought a set of 2016 tyres in 2020 since I had no other option at the time. BHPian abhisheksnayak recently shared this with other enthusiasts. We own a Tata Hexa since 2017 that’s done around 1.16 lakh km ...

2021 Force Gurkha: Tyre upgrade & wheel fender modification

The increased ground clearance is immediately felt and the under body doesn’t scrape anymore even in really rocky patches. BHPian vigneshkumar31 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Upsized tyre & wheel fender modification: The bigger diameter MT tyres scrape ...

Important Tips To Note While Buying New Tyres For Your Car

Planning to get a new set of tyres for your car? Hold on a minute and read up on this little guide we’ve prepared for you. Getting to know these details about tyres will help you make better purchase ...

How Do Tyres Affect The Performance Of A Car?

One of the essential components of the functioning of vehicles is the tyre. The tyre helps the vehicle move from one place to other. Without tyres, the car will cease to function properly. Now, when someone talks about EVs, ...

Tyre cut on my Porsche 911; should I replace the tyre or not

So this happened to my Porsche 911. The unkindest cut of all. BHPian androdev recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So this happened to my Porsche 911. The unkindest cut of all. I’m guessing this requires a replacement? Suggestions ...

Kawasaki Versys 650: New riding gear & other updates

Took the bike for a city commutes in mid-Jan and realized one fine day that the rear tyres were shot. BHPian CrAzY dRiVeR recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Riding gear updates: As mentioned in a previous post, riding ...

Volkswagen Offers Great Savings for Chinese New Year

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia, or VPCM, the official distributor of Volkswagen vehicles in Malaysia, is dishing out good luck and prosperity ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year. Its offers of great savings on all current VW models will ...

An All-Angle Review On The Super Amazing Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

In 1889, the Michelin brothers found a cyclist to fix the flat tire. Upon repairing, it still failed after some meters of the test run. But the brothers encountered themselves invigorated at developing the pneumatic tire. Soon after that, ...

Do I switch my Mahindra XUV700 OE tyres to all-terrain tyres

I am also planning to downsize from the stock 18″ to 17″ tyres. BHPian D_Security_Guy recently shared this with other enthusiasts. As the date of delivery for my much-awaited car is coming nearer, my belief that I should change ...

Volkswagen Offers Merdeka Vouchers Worth RM1,000 On Top Of Ongoing Promotions

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia is kicking off the 62nd Merdeka celebrations with a RM1,000 “Merdeka Voucher” offer, in addition to the ongoing promotions on its model line-up. Those who book a Volkswagen model in the month of August will ...

Goodyear Eagle F1 Range Of Ultra High Performance Tyres Introduced In Malaysia

The Goodyear Eagle F1 range of Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyres has been introduced by Goodyear Malaysia to the market, with the latest additions being the SuperSport RS, SuperSport R, SuperSport, Asymmetric 5 along with the Asymmetric 3 SUV. ...

All Goodyear Autocare Centres In Malaysia Practise Zero Contact

All Goodyear Autocare Centres in Malaysia have rolled out standard operating procedures to adhere to social distancing and other precautionary measures advised by the National Security Council. This is done to ensure a safe environment for all Goodyear customers and ...

How much tax you pay when buying tyres in South Africa

When buying a new, locally-made tyre in South Africa, at least 15% of the price goes towards government taxes. This can easily grow to 30% when buying a tyre that was imported from the European Union (EU), while taxes ...

Goodyear Raya Contest Giving Away Perodua Ativa And Tyres

Goodyear Malaysia is currently running a promotion for Hari Raya that is giving away the Perodua Ativa as well as Goodyear Tyres. In the hopes of spreading joy to its customers and keeping the Raya spirit alive, Goodyear Malaysia ...

One Make To Rule Them All - Continental

Tyres are some of the most important things you can purchase for your car – after all, they're the only points of contact between your car and the road. But which tyre gives you the best performance, the most confidence, ...

Goodyear Launches Wrangler TripleMax Tyre

Tyres for sport utility vehicles are a little different. In addition to having to deal with (usually) heavy loads, the dimensions and specifications are usually unique and they have to have additional endurance when dealing with the occasional rough road ...

My Mitsubishi Pajero: Upgraded to off-road steel rims & tyres

Although the SUV now looks even better, the heavier steel rims have affected the vehicle’s fuel efficiency & low-speed manoeuvrability. BHPian oldskool_16 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Finally, I have upgraded to off-road steel rims and 31X10.50 R15 ...

Making Your Car More Efficient - Here's How

With all the talk of electric vehicles replacing our fossil fuel cars, let's try to make them more efficient to keep up with the times and perhaps for some of us our wallets too. In the mid 1980s to 1990s, ...

ATTENTION: 5 Signs That Your Car Is In Trouble

Between your car being perfectly fine and ending up in the workshop, there are usually a couple of steps you can take to mitigate the damage. Let's find out. When we're not talking about regular old wear and tear, there ...

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