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You know tires have changed over the years. So have cars. And one of the more common problems that we find with automobiles in general has to do with tires. You see, tires change from being a tall tire, that’s the way they used to be. The distance from the rim up to the curve of the tread used to be quite a distance and it was relatively flexible.

With year 12 students now completing their final days of study and exams, now is the time that many young adults find themselves sitting tests for their probationary license and behind the wheel alone for the first time.

With the end of year approaching, many Australians are preparing to take a driving trip over the summer holidays, however if you are travelling on open country roads there are a few things to be aware of.

Exploring our great outdoors by 4WD is a favourite pastime of Australians, however there are a number of factors to consider before setting out on your adventure. We have prepared some tips for beginner 4WDers to ensure your off-road experience is a smooth one.

Can road force balancing really make a difference?

Tyrepower recently partnered with NGO, Sea Mercy Fiji, in lending a helping hand to rebuild the lives of the people of Makogai, one of the many Fijian islands badly affected by Tropical Cyclone Winston in February this year.

Summer feels like it’s already here, and road trip plans are being laid countrywide. For many motorists, this means hitching up a boat, caravan or trailer stacked high with good time gear.

You may have noticed markings on the sidewall of your tyres, those are UTQG ‘Uniform Tire Quality Grading’ ratings for Treadwear, Traction and Temperature. The higher the rating, the better the tyre is rated to perform.

We often pick up little scratches and scars on our vehicles as part of ordinary wear and tear. A close encounter with a shopping trolley in a car park, backing into a gate you could have sworn was open, taking a speed bump that gave your front lip a bit of a love bite.

Learn more about the latest additions to the Cooper Tires range.

Switching between your weekday ‘Road Angel’, and your weekend ‘Track Demon’ has always meant a switch in tyres - spending extra money buying separate sets of tyres, and wasting effort carrying and changing them before hitting the track.

Tyrepower has extended its involvement with Supercars with the signing of an exclusive partnership with the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship.