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Written by people who fit tyres for a living, for Kenyan roads specifically. No affiliate links, no manufacturer copy-paste, and we will happily tell you not to buy something.

How to read your tyre size in 60 seconds

205/55R16 91V decoded — width, profile, rim, load index and speed rating explained in plain English for Kenyan drivers.

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Choosing tyres for Kenyan roads

Potholes, murram, long-rain wet grip and Mombasa Road heat — how to pick a tyre that suits how Kenyans actually drive.

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When to replace your tyres: the honest checklist

Tread depth limits, age cracking, DOT date codes and the wear patterns that mean something is wrong with the car, not the tyre.

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Tyre pressure: the cheapest performance upgrade

Correct PSI for Kenyan conditions, why the door placard beats the sidewall number, and how load changes everything.

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All-terrain vs highway tyres: which do you actually need?

An honest comparison for Kenyan SUV and pickup owners, including the fuel, noise and tread-life costs nobody mentions at the point of sale.

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Six signs your car needs a wheel alignment

Pulling, off-centre steering, feathered tread edges and the other symptoms Kenyan drivers ignore until the tyres are ruined.

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Cutting fleet tyre costs without cutting corners

How Kenyan fleet managers can lower cost-per-kilometre through pressure discipline, rotation, position matching and retreading.

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SUV tyre buying guide for Kenya

Prado, Harrier, X-Trail, CR-V and Fortuner — what to fit, what to avoid and what the salesman will not tell you.

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Run-flat tyres explained for Kenyan drivers

How run-flats work, why your BMW has no spare, what they cost to replace and whether switching to conventional tyres makes sense here.

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Why we do not sell part-worn tyres

The hidden risks in second-hand tyres sold in Kenya — internal casing damage, unknown age, illegal repairs — and cheaper safe alternatives.

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Rainy season tyre safety in Nairobi

Aquaplaning, wet braking, tread depth and the driving adjustments that matter most during Kenya's long and short rains.

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Tyre warranty in Kenya: what is actually covered

Manufacturing defect cover, what voids a warranty, road hazard damage and how to make a claim without losing the paperwork.

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