What's in this guide
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Bridgestone
Bridgestone is one of the top three makers in the world by volume. But did you know it also owns the Firestone tyre brand?
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Continental
Continental is well known across Europe. This giant also makes tyres under the names, Barum, Mabor, Semperit, Uniroyal and Viking.
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Goodyear Dunlop
You've heard of both Goodyear and Dunlop. Did you know the former owns the latter? It also makes the Fulda, Kelly and Sava brands.
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Michelin
Michelin vies for top spot in the world with its tyres. It also owns BF Goodrich, Kleber and Riken.
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Pirelli
Italian maker Pirelli makes a range of tyres for all purposes. It also makes economy brands, like Ceat, 'C' and Courier.
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Other tyre brands
If you can't afford the big names like Michelin, Goodyear or Bridgestone, check out these lesser-known tyre brands instead.
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Understanding tyre markings
Find out how to read the markings on your car tyres to ensure you buy the right replacements
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Rating tyre performance
How Which? tests tyre performance, finding the best tyres for wet and dry grip and handling, noise, wear and fuel economy
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What's in a car tyre?
Our tyre cutaway diagram shows the composition of car tyres is more complex than you might think
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Why tyre pressure matters
Keeping your car tyres in good condition and inflated to the correct pressure is vital for safe and efficient driving
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BAR to PSI converter
Tyre pressures are given in either BAR or PSI. Use our handy conversion table to convert one to the other
