Tyres made simple, for UK drivers
Clear, honest guides and reviews for every tyre question, sizes, markings, pressure, safety and the law, checked by a team of UK tyre specialists.
Everything about your tyres, explained simply. Tyres HQ is the UK’s independent tyre resource, clear guides to tyre sizes, markings, pressure, the law and honest tyre reviews.
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Sizes & Markings
Read any sidewall: size, load, speed, XL and the snowflake.
37 guides →Maintenance & Care
Pressure, tread and rotation: making a set of tyres last.
43 guides →Safety & Law
Tread limits, MOT rules, fines and when a tyre's illegal.
28 guides →Choosing & Buying
Pick the right tyres and buy them well, for a fair price.
22 guides →Types & Technology
Seasonal, performance, EV and specialist tyres, and what sets each apart.
16 guides →Problems & Diagnostics
Spot it, name it, fix it: wear patterns, punctures, vibration and more.
21 guides →Tyre Reviews
Honest, UK-focused reviews built only on sourced data.
65 guides →More ways to explore
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The tyres worth fitting and the common sizes for your make and model, from superminis to vans, with what to prioritise for each.
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Every tyre brand you will come across in the UK, from premium names to budget makes, with honest reviews of the major ones.
Browse all brandsWhy drivers trust Tyres HQ
Straight answers about your tyres, from a team of UK tyre specialists who work with them every day.
Honest and sourced
No invented scores. Our tyre reviews use real EU label data, independent tests and genuine UK driver feedback, each one clearly labelled.
Double-checked
Every guide is reviewed by a tyre specialist, then fact-checked by our managing editor before it goes live, so the advice is both sound and accurate.
Made for UK roads
UK law, MOT rules, pricing and cars throughout, the legal tread limit, your tyre size, and what fits your exact vehicle.
Read any tyre sidewall in seconds
Every number and letter on your tyre explained, so finding the right fit stops being guesswork.
Make your tyres last longer
The simple, low-cost checks that protect your grip, your fuel economy and the life of your tyres.
Latest guides
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Churchill is a UK budget brand made by Sailun.
Infinity Tyres Review: Are They Any Good?
Infinity is a Dubai-owned budget brand made by Linglong.
Rotalla Tyres Review: Are They Any Good?
Rotalla is a Chinese budget brand from Shandong Yongsheng.
Tomket Tyres Review: Are They Any Good?
Tomket is an independent Czech budget brand.
Accelera Tyres Review: Are They Any Good?
Accelera is an Indonesian value-performance brand with a following in the modifying and drift scene.
Anlas Tyres Review: Are They Any Good?
Anlas is a Turkish maker with a broad range across car, SUV and specialist tyres.
Tyre advice you can trust
Three things you can count on with every guide and review on Tyres HQ.
Made for your car
Real tyre sizes, fitments and UK cars, practical answers tied to what you actually drive, not vague theory.
Checked by specialists
A UK tyre specialist reviews every guide and adds what they see day to day, so the advice is sound.
Honest, sourced reviews
Tyre scores built only from official EU label data, independent tests and real UK driver feedback, never made-up numbers.
What you'll always know
The tyre questions every driver faces, answered clearly so you can decide with confidence.
With Tyres HQ you'll know:
- Exactly what tyre size and type your car needs
- What's safe, what's legal, and what'll fail an MOT
- When your tyres need replacing, and when they don't
- Which tyres are worth the money for your car
- How to spot and understand a tyre problem early