Dr Work

Q I'M 27 years old and I'm really keen about working with cars. I wouldn't mind a job as a tyre fitter, but do I need much training?

Get A Grip On The Road

How far can I drive on a space-saver spare tyre?

Why Tyre Tread Checks Are Essential To Safe Winter Driving

IF THE tread wear indicator is visible, the tyre should be replaced. It's as simple as that when it comes to tyre wear.

Keeping The Pressure On

WHEN the pressure's on at Argy Tyres, it's good news for motorists. Checking tyre pressure, like all aspects of tyre care, is a priority for the staff at the centre, which has opened on the corner of Donald and Swan streets, Hamilton. `Pressure checks are particularly important before people g

The Truth About Tyres

There are many misconceptions about tyres that we will try to correct in this two-part series. Should you inflate tyres according to the pressure indicated on the tyre sidewall? The tyre's maximum inflation pressure - not recommended tyre pressure - is moulded on the sidewall. For n

Australia's Oldest Tyre Maker Introduces Its New Families

AUSTRALIA'S most-bought passenger car tyre has been superseded. The Dunlop Monza D8, the original tyre on virtually every Australian-built car over the last six years, has been road-shouldered aside by the Monza 200. It's one of three new tyre families unveiled yesterday by Australia's oldest ty

A Great Idea Deflated

THUMPETA, thumpeta, thumpeta ... The familiar, sickening sound of a flat tyre. It promises skinned knuckles, run pantyhose, intemperate language. At best, a long wait for road service. You'd think somebody would invent tyres that won't go flat. Well, they did: more than 100 years ago. And they'v

Tyre Prices Are Enough To Send You Into Orbit

Last week I was shocked when it came to my attention that a rear tyre being fitted to a motorcycle I was riding retails for almost $250. Presuming a front tyre would cost less because it is smaller - let's say it retails for$200 - that makes a tyre change for a big sports bike a $450 proposition