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Car tyres How to buy tyres

• Vital information on the best car tyres to buy
• Expert tips to help you buy cheap tyres
• When you should replace your tyres
• Our guide to the new tyre energy labels

What's in this guide

1. Which tyres should I buy?

   How to make sure you buy the right tyres for your car.

2. Tyre buying tips

   Find out how and where you can buy cheap tyres online.

3. When to buy tyres

   How to tell when your car's tyres need replacing.

4. Used or part-worn tyres

   Part-worn tyres can be cheaper, but should you take the risk?

5. The energy label for tyres

   The tyre energy label becomes mandatory in November 2012.

6. The UK's top tyre makers

   The top five makers dominate, but they own some good economy brands too.

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