Tyre tips
What we explain to our customers every day, written down once: the winter rules in Haute-Savoie, how to read a tyre size, the signs of wear and punctures.
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1 November 2026
How to read a tyre size: what does 205/55 R16 91V mean?
Width, profile, rim diameter, load and speed ratings, date of manufacture: everything written on a tyre sidewall, explained simply.
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1 November 2026
Puncture: can the tyre be repaired, and what to do meanwhile?
Nail, screw, sidewall damage, driven flat: when a punctured tyre can be repaired, how a proper repair is done, and what to do straight away.
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1 November 2026
When should you change your tyres? The signs that never lie
Wear indicators, tread depth, tyre age, cracks, vibrations: the six checks that tell you whether it is time to change your tyres.
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1 November 2026
Winter tyres in Haute-Savoie: the Mountain Law explained
Winter tyres are compulsory from 1 November to 31 March in Haute-Savoie, France: who is affected, which equipment counts (3PMSF, chains), what you risk.
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