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An old customer recently came into our tyre depot in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK. Fred as we will call him. Bought a second hand car from a lady whos husband had recently passed away. The car had been stood in a garage for a few years. Consequently, the car was in good condition. The mileage was 47000 and the car was a Vauxhall Vectra.
The vectra was in immaculate condition. However, Fred only wanted the tyres checking. The car had two makes of tyres fitted. Accordingly, two were Michelin zx and the other two were both BF Goodrich. The tyres had tell tale “cracking”. Hence, on the bead and shoulder area of the tyres. Cracking is a tell tale sign of aging tyres?

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Checking Your Tyre Pressures

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Checking your tyre pressures.

Checking Your Tyre Pressures

Checking Your Tyre Pressures

90% of vehicles that visit our centres have the incorrect tyre pressure. Here’s our guide for how to check: https://t.co/A3iPzBrR2B

Checking Your Tyre Pressures

What if I don’t know my tyre pressure?
This is one of the enquiries I receive from some of my clients at Pellon Tyres in Halifax, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Apart from the internet, vehicle car manufacturers often place the tyre pressures in three locations of the car.


Here are the three places:

Finally, you can find the vehicle’s handbook in the driver’s door frame as well as the petrol/diesel cap.
If you are in the Halifax area, then we will always supply details when checking your tyre pressures. We recommend, though, that you keep your own tyre pressure gauge as part of your cars tool kit.

They are only small items and can even be kept with your locking wheel nuts under the dash. Gauges are on offer at most car accessory stores and also from Michelin and the road safety organizations, here in the UK we have the AA and the RAC.

Checking Your Tyre Pressures
Checking Your Tyre Pressures

I can also give you drivers a few simple tips that you should remember about tyre pressures and inflating your tyres.

a. Always keep your valve caps in a safe place when inflating and checking your tyre pressures. if the caps are cracked or broken, then replace them with new ones.
b. Try not to damage the thread on your tyre valves. Some valves are Tyre Pressure Motoring Systems and if damaged are expensive to replace. So do not force the tyre pressure gauge or the air-line onto the tyres valve and damage the thread.
c. Always check the tyre pressures when the tyres are cool preferably before you start a journey.

Heat builds up in the tyres and they will give the wrong reading when checking your tyre pressures.
d. Check each tyre more than once to ensure that you have a good fit between the tyres valve and the pressure gauge.


Any good tyre centre will carry out checking your tyre pressures

free of charge, including us at Pellon Tyres here in Yorkshire, UK. This should also be done FREE of charge.

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Winter Pirelli Sottozero Tyres

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Winter Pirelli Sottozero Tyres

Winter Pirelli Sottozero Tyres
Winter Pirelli Sottozero Tyres

Winter Pirelli Sottozero Tyres

Cruising the alpine roads of nothing Italy with Winter Sottozero Tyres #ThePerfectFit, and #Maserati.

Winter Sottozero Tyres: This is the stuff that proves the benefits of fitting winter tyres. These top-of-the market sports saloons can really show off when

driven with the correct tyres for the job?

in this case, the Pirelli Sottozero 3 tyres. Italian flare car use Italian flare tyres, a great combination. Pirelli also produces many other great winter tyre products, including the one in the picture, the Scorpion Ice winter tyre.

The Winter Sottozero Tyres

are a product that has been developed by Pirelli tyres to fit the super car range, including this Maserati. These cars are well equipped to speed down the German motorway system at 150 MPH and then drive up the snow-covered mountain roads that lead to the ski resorts in Austria and Switzerland.

For small to medium cars, then the Pirelli Cinturato All season is the tyre for them. This tyre can be left on the car all year. If, however, you live in a more northern area with heavy snowfalls, then i would suggest that you go for the Scorpio Ice and Snow tyre.

This tyre is a more aggressive tyre

in the snow and ice of countries such as Norway and Sweden, which are likely to witness very harsh winters. These recommendations are, of course, aimed at the driver who is a complete Pirelli tyre fan. Other tyre brands are just as good but Pirelli have a very good name and a large following

The more up-to-date type of vehicle driver would own an SUV. it is most advisable to fit all-weather or winter tyres to these vehicle, as most of them are useless in bad weather. For this reason, Pirelli advises the Scorpion Winter.

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WHY ROTATE TYRES

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WHY ROTATE TYRES

WHY ROTATE TYRES

WHY ROTATE TYRES

Why rotate tires? Next to inflating your tires to the proper air pressure, tire rotations are an easy and inexpensive way to extend the life of your tire.

WHY ROTATE TYRES

Tyre rotation, became very popular when the radial tyres first came out. Hence, it was a way of increasing tyre life. Because, wheel alignment machines were not very accurate and difficult to use. Tyre care has evolved with the development of the wheel alignment machines.

Therefore, we are now more likely to have a wheel alignment

than to have the wheels rotated. Of course, it is easy to rotate the wheels of your car when it is in for a service. In my opinion, we should rotate the wheels and then carry out a wheel alignment.

Consequently, when a tyre wears out on one side

, changing the wheels around will not correct the tyre wear. Because it is the casing that deforms. This wears out the tread unevenly. We have all seen our tyres worn out at the edges, with perfectly good tread in the centre of the tyre.

In my opinion,

The damage has been done, and this tyre will not be corrected by switching it around. In this case, all I would do is have the car’s wheel alignment corrected.

So if you have time to change your wheels around,. Of course, you should re-check the tyre pressures and have a new wheel alignment carried out

.Source: WHY ROTATE TIRES? – Kal Tire

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Winter Tyres Tweet

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Winter Tyres Tweet

Winter Tyres Tweet

Winter Tyres Tweet
Winter Tyres Tweet

Winter Tyres Tweet,

The moment when you realise you should have bought winter tyres #scottishwinter #winteriscoming https://t.co/Df8PNOBBbK

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This is the problem? it is often too late if you did not get prepared for bad weather before the winter. Many drivers simply get caught out, when the snow arrives unexpectedly. This Winter Tyres Tweet shows the point.

I also think that it is the younger generation of drivers, who seam to be the ones caught out? I think it may be the “it will never happen to me scenario”. It is important to fit winter tyres before the onset of winter, then you know that you will be much safer, and winter can throw all it wants at you, at least you will stand a chance.

I am convinced that the tyre trade

are not targeting young drivers when it comes to teaching about tyre safety. As the owner of Pellon Tyre in Halifax, UK, i am finding it more common for young drivers to make tyre-related mistakes that only slight observations would correct.
This includes running on tyres that are completely bald and well over the legal limit. many young drivers, including married and single people, do not appear to know or just do not want to know anything about

Winter tyres tweet
Snowflake emblem on the tyres sidewall, winter tyre marking

the car, especially the tyres?
This brings me back to winter tyres. Any driver who fits winter tyres on a regular basis, knows how much safer it is to drive about in winter weather.

Even in heavy rain,

Hence, the driver will feel much safer. Especially with a good set of winter tyre fitted to their car. You can handle anything that a British winter can throw at you.
Some of these young drivers are driving around without any tread. Scarily, on their summer tyre, never mind winter tyres.

Winter Tyres tweets from these drivers. hence, are also the ones that take the risks on bends and speeding on our roads. This is combined with bald tyres.

Consequently, this is a recipe for disaster.

Unfortunately, this is what happens. How often do we see a car on its roof in a ditch? too often, many would say.
So lets target young drivers with more education about tyre safety and the use of winter tyres.

from: twitter.com

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Tyre Inspection Imperative

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Tyre Inspection Imperative

Tyre Inspection Imperative
Tyre Inspection Imperative

Why do tyres need regular inspections?

Tyre Inspection Imperative

In today’s fast and furious road and driving conditions,. Hence, it has never been as important for you to check your tyres. As a result, on a regular basis,. The banner title is “Tyre Inspection Imperative.”. Therefore, this has never been a truer statement.

Many of our customers do not realise this. What are the effects of just one of their tyres. What effect can a loss of pressure have on the handling of  cars. We had a guy in the other week. Who openly admitted that he had a screw in his tyre. Of course, he was pumping it up every week for the past six weeks.

That is ridiculousness ? Tyre Inspection Imperative

 He thought he was doing the correct thing , but I wonder how long he had been travelling on the motorway with a tyre that only had half the pressure in it. In my opinion, if i have ever had a car with a partially deflated tyre, then the car never handles correctly and is difficult to control, constantly pulling to the side where the partially deflated tyre is.

Some of the worst culprits that i have seen have been van drivers.
Tyre Inspection Imperative
Tyre Inspection Imperative

They just do not correct the tyre pressures when their vans are fully loaded? in the worst cases, you can see that the driver is struggling to keep the van in a straight line.

In many cases, Tyre Inspection Imperative

the van driver must have a tyre blowout just because of the heavy load combined with too little air pressure in the tyres. So the tyre inspection is imperative, warning should be taken seriously at all times, and a safer journey will be the result.

A must-watch video about the importance of checking your tyres? good visual aids have been added to make the video easy to understand, making it great for young people just starting to learn the ropes about driving and road safety, including the very important tyres.

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UK Tyre Safety

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UK Tyre Safety

UK Tyre Safety

run-flat tyres
Changing a wheel could be a thing of the past?

UK Tyre Safety: It is important to remember that correct tyre care and maintenance are essential for your road safety and tyre life.https://t.co/LfYlJzaPne

As a lifelong worker in the tyre industry. Then it seems crazy that we in the industry have to keep going on about Tyre Safety. Yet figures show the number of road accidents.Thus, due to tyre problems, they are rising.

One of the main factors has to be the sheer volume of traffic that we now have driving about on the roads of this relevantly small island. We only have to drive to work and back each day to realise how much the traffic levels have grown.

Although I only tend to write about UK,

Tyre Safety concerning cars and vans should also include any other road vehicle, such as trucks and coaches.

According to accident figures then the main reason for your vehicle having an accident is because your tyres are below the legal limit, (very little tread). The current legal limit in most European countries is 1.6 mm from the centre of the tread outwards.

The chance of having an accident

also increases significantly if the road that you are driving on is wet. You would think that this was common sense? But NO? Drivers still think it is a good idea to keep their tyres on until they have a last slither of rubber on the tread. It often also goes further than this and tyres are not replaced until they are completely “Bald”.

UK Tyre Safety
UK Tyre Safety
UK Tyre Safety

This now brings into play the use of winter tyres. It proves that winter tyres are a great benefit to drivers in all bad weather countries, including us here in the UK. Snow is not the main culprit in accident’s, but WET roads combined with little tread are the thing that drivers must learn about and put into use to make their cars a safer place in inclement driving conditions.

Tyresafe do great work promoting the important role that tyres play in road safety?

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HOW TO DRIVE ON WINTER TYRES

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HOW TO DRIVE ON WINTER TYRES

HOW TO DRIVE ON WINTER TYRES
HOW TO DRIVE ON WINTER TYRES

HOW TO DRIVE ON WINTER TYRES

Ensure Your Safety on Slippery Roads with the Essential Guide to Winter Tyre Testing


Every motorist’s first thought when winter approaches and the roads begin to get icy is safety. Winter tyres are not only an improvement but a need for those of us who brave the cold.

Ever consider, though, what goes into ensuring these tyres are up to the job? Let’s explore the exacting realm of winter tyre testing, an essential procedure that guarantees only the best tyres find their way onto our vehicles and onto our icy roads.

Why Winter Tyres?


First of all, one must grasp the reasons why winter tyres are so important in colder climates. Winter tyres are made especially to handle ice, snow, and low temperatures, not like regular tyres.

Of course, better grip and shorter stopping distances are possible. Accordingly, the softer rubber compound remains flexible in cold weather. Designed to channel slush and discharge snow, the tread pattern is also deeper and more noticeable.

The Test Sites. HOW TO DRIVE ON WINTER TYRES


Winter tyre testing is not something you do in a hurry one afternoon. It’s an exhausting process done in some of the worst circumstances conceivable. Tyre makers frequently travel to Arctic Circle cold weather testing sites, such as Arvidsjaur in Sweden or Ivalo in Finland. Here, the steady winter weather is ideal for testing these tyres.

Lab Tests: Cold Simulation


Winter tyres go through a series of laboratory tests before they ever touch the ice.

Through measurements of the rubber’s elasticity and response to ice surfaces, the tyres’ performance in cold conditions is evaluated. The ability of tread designs to manage snow and ice is examined using cutting-edge technology.

Field Tests: Practical Case Studies


The true trial, though, takes place outside. Professional drivers test the tyres on real ice and snow tracks, running controlled testing to assess a number of performance indicators, including:

Braking: HOW TO DRIVE ON WINTER TYRES

In relation to other tyres, how quickly does this one stop on ice?
Handling: How well can a tyre keep control on slick conditions when turning quickly?
The tyre’s grip on snow and ice when it accelerates from a stop is called traction.
These tests aim to guarantee consistency and safety for daily driving scenarios, not only to push the tyres to their limits.

The Part Technology Plays


Tyre testing heavily depends on modern technology as well. The developers get real-time data back from GPS and sophisticated telemetry devices.

Sensors track everything from the precise slip angle while cornering to the temperature and pressure of the tyre. Future tyre development and on-the-spot testing modifications depend heavily on this information.

Consumer Evaluations and Testimonials


Beyond expert testing, customer input is priceless. Tyre makers frequently send out new models for regular drivers to test on the road in order to get information that may not be available in official testing.

A Slight Nod to Regional History

To add yet another degree of inspection and guarantee that only the best-performing tyres reach the market, independent car bodies and publications also carry out their own testing.

Remarkably, tyre testing in colder climes dates back to the early 1900s, coincidentally with the emergence of northern European car culture. Not long after vehicles became widely seen on British roads, the custom of pushing the boundaries of automotive technology began, a monument to the unrelenting quest of innovation and safety.

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    Remember the rigorous testing that winter tyres have endured the next time you put them on your vehicle. Whatever the weather, every tyre is made with one goal in mind:

    keeping you safe on the roads, from the lab to the frigid tracks of the Arctic. Trust the technology and testing that keep you firmly on the road so you can concentrate on the trip ahead, whether you’re just heading to the shops or going on a winter adventure. Outside, be careful!

    It certainly is a great visual explanation on how to drive on winter tyres.

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    This could be many parts of the UK on Thursday, as our first snow of the new year is expected?

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    Winter Snow Tyres

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    Winter Snow Tyres

    Winter Snow Tyres

    Winter Snow Tyres
    Winter Snow Tyres

     

    Winter Tyres are developed to provide better grip and stopping distances than normal tyres at lower temperatures, find out more here…

    After probably the mildest and wettest period of British weather since records were kept , it looks like it will be getting colder with some snow on the Horizon?

    Winter tyres are also great in wet conditions and can give the driver complete confidence when driving on wet and flooded roads. The winter tyres will get rid of all the water that the heavens can throw at us?

    2016 Winter Tyres

    I always have winter tyres fitted to our vehicles, and last week was just in case. My daughter has recently moved into  a house in Mytholmroyd, and I think you know what must be coming next?

    She received a phone call to say that her home was flooded and that she was desperate to get there. She spent Christmas at our house but needed to inspect her house on Boxing Day.

    2016 Winter Tyres

    We set off in the torrential rain. only to discover that floods had blocked all roads to Mytholmroyd and beyond. We have collected many customer cars in the hills surrounding the Calder Valley. Thus, I had pretty good knowledge. About how to get around the small single-track roads. That would lead me down the Cragg Vale road to my daughter’s house.

    What I did not count on were the torrents of water.

    Hence, they were teaming down these small, steep valley roads. However, thanks to my trusty winter tyres. We ploughed on through the water and eventually made it to my daughter’s house.

    I am writing this on the morning of January 1st, 2016.Up to now, this is only our second frost of the winter.

    I believe the same has occurred in the USA . New York has had temperatures in the 20-degree C range, during December and i think that this is also some kind of record,

    Some friends of ours have recently gone skiing in Boston?

    Well, there was no snow. Except for some artificial stuff. I am sure, though, that winter will return with vengeance, and all those who have bought winter tyres will not feel so bad when they are ploughing through snow with the greatest of confidence, in a car fitted with their winter tyres.

    Moving forward to 2022, things concerning the weather have not changed very much. Hence, we are still witnessing milder winters. Keep my fingers crossed that the 2022–23 winter may bring a colder winter for winter tyre sales.

    https://www.pellonautocentre.com/?s=winter+tyres

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    Under-inflated Tyres

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    Under-inflated Tyres

    Under-inflated Tyres

    Under-inflated Tyres

    Under-inflated Tyres

    Under-inflated tyres: Research carried out by Michelin revealed that drivers are letting tyre pressure affect them financially.

    There is no doubt that drivers are throwing away money. So, by not checking their tyre pressures at regular intervals. Of course prompting the possibility of tyre troubles. The images tell it all? Day after day we remove tyres from cars that could have been used for at least another month.

    You can clearly see the affect that under- and over-inflated tyre pressures have on the wear of your tyres. The drivers of SUV’s and larger saloon cars are the worst culprits. Even with the price of tyres dropping so much, they are still an expensive item?

    Under-inflated Tyres

    The premature wear is costing motorists some money and they don’t even know it. Under-inflated Tyres must cost the country billions of

    Under-inflated Tyres
    Under-inflated Tyres

    pounds in premature tyre wear. I think that it could come down to the waste culture in general. It seams the bigger and more expensive the car, then the less care is taken about the state of the tyres?

    Tyre wear also affects how your car reacts in certain driving conditions. We have all followed a car and caravan along the motorway and noticed how the caravan begins to sway from side to side.

    This is caused by two things: either the tyres are underinflated, or just one of the tyres may be underinflated, or the caravan is overloaded and has the wrong load indexes on the tyres.

    The swaying can be the same as your car. it causes under steering and over steering.

    We have all felt this effect when cornering a little too fast. If your tyres are near to the limit or if you have incorrect tyre pressures, then you could lose control of the car when braking or cornering.

    All because your car’s tyre pressure has not been checked?

    2024 Safety Update

    Why TPMS Changes Everything for Auto Owners

    1. Early Warning System: Your tyres have an angelic protector in the TPMS. It monitors your tyre pressure continuously and notifies you when it sees a dip. This excellent early warning system allows you to address any problems before they become more serious ones, like tyre deterioration or, worse, a rupture.

    2. Fuel Efficiency: It takes more work (or fuel) to drive with underinflated tyres, much like walking in sand. Better fuel economy and more money in your pocket at the end of the month result from your automobile having to work less when its tyres are properly pumped.

    3. Extended Tyre Life: We all want to get the most mileage out of our expensive tyres. TPMS lessens unequal wear and tear by making sure your tyres are always at the right pressure. Your tyres will last longer and run more safely and effectively as a result.

    4. Environmentally Friendly: TPMS also lessens the amount of fuel you use and tyre wear, therefore lowering your environmental impact. Less waste results from longer tyre life and fewer emissions from fuel use. That little device has a big effect!

    5. Safety: TPMS enhances the braking and control of your vehicle, last but certainly not least. Safe driving depends critically on proper tyre inflation, particularly on bad roads. You have one less concern while driving with TPMS.

    A Brief Salutation to the Tech-Aware UK


    Particularly helpful is TPMS in the UK, where the weather may change faster than a cup of tea turns cold. Tyre pressure varies literally from rainy days to cold blasts. TPMS and other systems make sure your tyres are in excellent shape, whether you’re driving through the busy streets of London or the Lake District.

    Ultimate Reflections


    For automobile owners, then, the inclusion of TPMS in new car models is a victory, even if some may object to yet another dashboard indicator flashing.

    It has to do with efficiency, safety, and finally, mental tranquilly. Low tyre pressures are a thing of the past thanks to TPMS, which is watching out for you whether you drive for leisure or to work.

    Recall that having good tyre health means making sure every trip you take is as safe and effective as possible, not just avoiding flats. Roll carefully going forward.

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    Spare Wheel Problem

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    Spare Wheel problem

    Spare Wheel problem
    Spare Wheel problem

    Spare Wheel problem

    Spare Wheel Problem: AAA is calling on automobile manufacturers to stop eliminating spare tyres from new car models.

    cars without spare wheels?

    This is one of the most stupid things to come out of the auto industry. I recommend that my customers either buy a spare wheel themselves or join one of the motoring organisations, such as the AAA in the USA or the AA here in the UK.

    The idea was to lighten the weight of the car

    to save on the environmental impact and make the car greener, but the car manufacturers must have saved themselves a fortune by leaving out a spare wheel.

    The AAA in America is complaining in this article about the lack of a spare wheel, but I bet their membership has gone up recently?

    Listening to my customers in Halifax, UK, there really is a spare. Or the lack of a Spare Wheel Problem, to be precise. It tends to be the older guys who do have a problem. Perhaps that is due to the amount of driving experience that they have had, combined with the number of times that a wheel problem has occurred.

    Why Are Spare Wheels Going Spare? A Look at Modern Cars with Pellon Tyres.

    Hello, fellow automotive fans and friends!

    Today, I’m delving into an issue that has been bothering me lately: why are car manufacturers abandoning the good old spare wheel in many of their models? It’s similar to fish and chips, but without the vinegar, right? A little incomplete!

    First, let’s go down memory lane. Remember the good old days of Halifax, with its rich industrial history? Cars have changed in the same way that our town has, from wool and textiles to a more diverse economy. But, as we sit comfy in our wonderful Halifax, sipping a tea, we have to wonder: are these changes for the better?

    So, why are manufacturers abandoning up on the spare wheel? It’s all about space and weight. New cars, like modern apartments, aim to maximise space and efficiency. Ditching the spare wheel frees up more space for your luggage or shopping bags from The Piece Hall. Furthermore, less weight means improved fuel efficiency. With petrol costs like they are, who wouldn’t want a few more miles per gallon?


    But here’s the catch:

    without a spare wheel, what happens if you get a flat? You’re stuck, right? Okay, not quite. Manufacturers now provide alternatives such as run-flat tyres and puncture repair kits. Even with a puncture, run-flat tyres may take you up to 50 kilometres. It’s like having a Yorkshire Terrier: tiny but powerful!

    At Pellon Tyres, we’ve seen plenty of these shifts. We appreciate that, while this progression makes sense from a bird’s-eye perspective, it’s not much comfort when you’re stuck on the M62 with a flat. That’s why we’re here to assist, whether it’s installing run-flats or providing information on puncture repair supplies.

    And don’t forget about the environmental impact.

    Less weight equals lower emissions, which is fantastic for our beautiful Yorkshire countryside. We are all for greener cars, but we also realise the need of practicality. It’s similar like wearing wellies in the Yorkshire Dales: you want to enjoy the view without getting trapped in mud!

    So what is the verdict?

    Do we support or oppose this change? Well, at Pellon Tyres, we believe in keeping up with the times while keeping our customers’ demands in mind. Whether you drive a car with or without a spare wheel, we’ve got you covered.

    Remember, whether you need tyre advice or just want to talk about the newest in the automotive industry, stop by our garage in Halifax. We’re always up for a nice conversation, especially regarding vehicles and our beautiful town. Until next time, keep those wheels turning and enjoy the journey – even if there’s no spare wheel!

    Spare Wheel problem

    Let’s face it, when you do have a puncture, it is usually in some awkward spot? The last one that I had was when boarding a ferry to France, with five screaming kids sitting in the back. We had to carry on driving onto the ferry before I could attempt to change the wheel.

    I had to unload all the holiday stuff

    to get a spare wheel, but at least i had one. You would be surprised at the number of drivers who have been stuck with a spare wheel problem? The problem is that they did not have one?

    When they bought the car, it was the last thing on their mind!! Does the car have a spare wheel?

    www.pellonautocentre.com/our-blog/

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