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Walkers Tyres Safety Advice Tread Wear All too often, tyres have to be replaced early because of excessive tread wear cause by: under-inflation, over-inflation and incorrect wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment, or tracking refers to the angle at which your cars wheels are set. A misaligned vehicle will either have its wheels toed in, showing excessive wear to the outer edge of the tyre, or toed out, showing excessive wear to the inner edge of the tyre, both drastically reducing the tyres life span. Here at Walkers Tyres we offer tracking checks completely free of charge so you are able to catch any misalignment issues before they cause excessive wear or any irreparable damage to your tyres. Incorrect Tyre Pressure Tyre Pressure is usually measured in psi or (pounds per square inch). The correct psi is essential for road safety and to ensure you get the most from your tyres. Although the maximum pressure can be found on the side wall of the tyre, this is NOT the running pressure of a tyre. This is often found on the reverse of the petrol flap, or along the the inside of either the driver or passenger side doors. A tyre that is over inflated will wear the center band out much quicker, reduce contact area o [...]

Winter Tyres - FAQ We often get questions on the benefits of fitting winter tyres. Safety and cost, among other things, are of great concern to clients. Below we have listed some of the most common questions surrounding winter tyres! If you have any queries, you can of course contact our team at info@tyres-darlington.co.uk or via the contact page! Why should I consider putting cold weather/winter tyres on my car? In the winter, 48% of car accidents in the UK are resultant of skidding. Fitted at the beginning of the winter season, Cold weather/winter tyres permit you to drive with confidence for the entire period and also substitute the use of chains. How can fitting cold weather/winter tyres on my car affect braking and aquaplaning? Typically, at temperatures below 7°c, braking distances of cold weather tyres in the wet are 10% less than summer tyres. Similarly, braking distances in icy conditions are reduced by as much as 20%. Thanks to the specific cold weather tyre tread pattern design and the use of sipes, the adhesion on dangerous wet, snowy and icy surfaces is maximised. What in the tyre makes the difference though? Modern High Performance summer tyres have a harder tread compound, engineered to ensure grip at mediu [...]

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A roadster is not simply a car. The Boxster is not simply a roadster. It’s a sports car that brings you closer to the road, closer to real life and connects you with your own free spirit. The precise, lightweight chassis ensures an impressively dynamic drive, with practically no body roll or pitch. Or, in short, a safer and more comfortable drive.

Power is transmitted to the road by 18-inch Boxster wheels. Their distinctive five-spoke design affords an unobstructed glimpse of the braking system’s black four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers. And you can keep an eye on the pressure in all four tyres thanks to tire pressure monitoring (TPM). The large air inlets illustrate character. The sound produced by the central tailpipe in brushed stainless steel is unmistakably Porsche.

High-quality, stylish materials are used in the interior. The steering wheel rim, gear lever/selector and door pull inlays are finished in leather. The refined tone is [...]

Open-top driving is integral to Porsche history. It began back in 1948 with the No. 1. The convertible variant of the first 356 became a legend, as did its descendent, the Porsche 550 Spyder. In 1982, the first 911 Carrera model in cabriolet form was introduced to the road.

Two things that all open-top Porsche cars have in common are an urge for sporty acceleration and unlimited driving pleasure. The time has come to carry this tradition on into the future. The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet does just that.

That explains what motivates us; so let’s describe what drives the car: the 3.8-litre engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus, which produces 400 hp at 7400 rpm. The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet completes the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 187 mph.

Without question, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet has remained faithful to [...]

Let’s be honest: children rarely dream of being an overworked entrepreneur. Even now, they are far more likely to dream about sports cars. And what about years later, when success has been achieved? Do we really have to sacrifice the dream simply because leading a full life no longer leaves any time – or room – for a sports car?

No, we don’t. Not at Porsche anyway. With the Panamera Turbo S Executive, the Panamera Turbo Executive and the Panamera 4S Executive, you have the best of both worlds: you can go for a sporty spin in the driver’s seat and concentrate on finishing your work in the comfort of the rear. Not at the same time, obviously, but certainly in the same car, thanks to an extra 15 cm added to the length of the body. The additional space benefits the rear passengers the most, particularly on long journeys. Here, you can do something [...]