2022-01-07 15:10
The UK’s driving laws are set to receive some changes this year, with some major additions to the Highway Code.
The Highway Code applies to all road users and contains all the informat… Read More
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2021-12-09 16:04
With Christmas only a few weeks away, it’s time to check your list (twice of course) and make sure you have everything you need for your loved ones. Do you have a cousin that is car ma… Read More
2021-11-26 14:49
The usual prediction of snow and ice seems to be on its way to hit the UK – with drivers are sure to have their skills put to the test. Adverse weather conditions almost always result… Read More
2021-11-19 09:42
How often do you think about car tyres? For most people, it isn’t a topic that often enters their thoughts. That is until something happens to their current tyres, and they have to buy… Read More
2021-10-22 14:09
Well, that is a good question, we’re glad you asked.
Run Flat tyres are constructed so, in the event of a sudden loss of air pressure, the tyre is still functional and can be driven on… Read More
2021-10-06 13:40
This month, customers purchasing Hankook tyres could be in with the chance of winning a MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door Hatch.
For anyone buying two or more Hankook tyres between Friday, 1st O… Read More
2021-10-01 10:21
Tyres are your car’s only contact with the road surface. If these important components of a vehicle are overlooked for maintenance and safety checks, the results can be dangerous. &hell…Read More
2021-09-20 13:12
In a recent TrustPilot review, one of our customers was incredibly happy with the service, but fed back that some terms could be explained more clearly:
So, today we are going to answer tha… Read More
2021-09-03 13:48
It feels like only the other day that E10 petrol became the standard type of unleaded being sold all over the UK. It comes as part of the UK Government’s plans to cut down on carbon em… Read More
2021-09-02 13:59
The all-new Michelin CrossClimate 2 launches in the UK today.
With the introduction of the CrossClimate 2, Michelin now has 5 models within the multi awarded range CrossClimate range … Read More
2021-08-13 13:30
To put it mildly, the weather in the UK is temperamental. Even during the summer months, we are not guaranteed to enjoy favourable conditions.
We have seen in recent years that these variati… Read More
2021-07-23 11:08
Blackcircles.com are proud to announce that we have received over 100,000 reviews on Trustpilot – with an overall rating of ‘Excellent’.
Customer satisfaction h… Read More
2021-07-08 14:10
Part worn tyres may, on the face of it, seem like a cheaper alternative. However, part worn tyres can also be a potential accident waiting to happen.
It is no secret that tyres are one of t… Read More
2021-07-01 14:46
Look! Up in the sky – it’s a bird, it’s a plane… It’s the Goodyear Blimp!
Have you been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the iconic Goodyear blimp?
Fo… Read More
2021-06-25 13:34
With holidays abroad not fully accessible at present, many Brits seem set to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes that we are lucky enough to have on our very own (collective) doorstep. &hell…Read More
2021-06-17 10:11
Original Label
First introduced in 2012, EU Tyre Labelling was created to provide motorists with key information regarding the safety elements of a tyre, as well as their impact upon the env… Read More
2021-06-08 09:33
Tyres are an extremely important part of your car – being the only section in contact with the road and carrying the entire weight of your vehicle.
For this reason, ensuring t… Read More
2021-04-30 15:20
Since its first season in 2014, Michelin have been a partner of the FIA Formula E Championship. It was announced in 2020 that Michelin will continue as the exclusive tyre supplier to the ele… Read More
2021-04-21 17:06
As the UK finally begins to emerge from lockdown, travel restrictions are being eased. With restrictions still in place for travel out with the UK this means one thing – ROAD TRIPS!… Read More
2021-04-01 09:39
Blackcircles.com are proud to be the UK’s first supplier of 3D Tyre Printing files, following recent Government legislation allowing for the use of 3D printed tyres on private land.&nb&hell…Read More
2021-03-25 16:21
Tyre law in the UK is fairly straight forward with only a few rules to follow. While being simple it’s also extremely important to ensure you are within the law – not just to avo… Read More
2021-03-23 12:54
Fifty-five years since Jack Brabham and Goodyear won the Formula One World Championship in 1966, they have joined forces for the release of the new Brabham BT62R.
In a three-part series… Read More
2021-03-17 17:50
As the demand for electric vehicles increases, we learn more about what it takes to maintain them, and new products are developed to meet their needs. Until recently, the tyre options availa… Read More
2021-02-25 08:15
Personalised number plates have been popular in the UK for many years, often representing a name or word that means something to the owner. Though a personalised number plate can be had for… Read More
2021-02-04 17:54
After a year without events, we have missed the live unveilings and launches of new, prototype and concept cars of the future. Now 2021 is here, we’re taking a look at new cars that wi… Read More
2021-01-29 14:35
The new Michelin e.Primacy tyre, set to launch in the Spring of 2021, is said to be Michelin’s first eco-responsible tyre.
Rolling Resistance Performance
By using cutting edge technol… Read More
2021-01-22 15:59
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest figures have shown that grey is, for the third year in a row, the UK’s favourite new car colour. With over 397,190 g… Read More
2021-01-15 17:48
As the temperature gets colder, driving becomes increasingly difficult and less safe than in warmer weather. This means it’s a more important time than ever to ensure your car is as sa… Read More
2020-11-26 19:10
Auto Express recently published the results of their annual All-Season Tyre Test.
As all-season tyres grow in popularity, manufacturers are expanding and updating their ranges to meet dem… Read More
2020-11-19 16:40
Automotive publication evo have published the results of their 2020 Tyre Test. This year evo tested 19-inch UHP (Ultra High Performance) tyres in the most popular size; 235/35R19, a size com… Read More
2020-11-12 15:50
Whether you’ve got a long journey planned or you’re just using your car for commuting and getting around, there are a few essential items you might want to keep in your car all t… Read More
2020-10-27 16:39
It’s always important to check your tyre health on a regular basis but even more so this time of year. As the days grow shorter and colder with signs of winter coming in, it’s be… Read More
2020-10-16 16:46
Most of you will likely have heard people talk about, or perhaps seen adverts promoting part-worn tyres – but do you know what they are?
They are, as the name suggests, tyres th… Read More
2020-10-14 16:03
Tyre Safety Month, which takes place in October every year, is a campaign set up by TyreSafe. October is chosen as it coincides with the worst of the British weather beginning, nights gettin… Read More
2020-10-09 15:38
Blackcircles.com are proud to introduce Kleber to the UK for the first time. The French manufacturer, founded in 1910 in Paris, has a strong history in the development of tyre… Read More
2020-10-05 13:06
Recently, Auto Express published the results to this year’s winter tyres test.
Despite the rise in popularity of all-season tyres, the winter tyre segment is still a large market &ndas&hell…Read More
2020-09-28 14:29
This year’s World Car Free Day took place on September 22nd and went by almost unnoticed. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, this year’s events weren’t able to go ahead.
O… Read More
2020-09-22 12:14
Motoring magazine and website Auto Express have unveiled their annual Tyre Test. In this year’s test, experts trial 10 tyres nominated by manufacturers in the world’s top-selling… Read More
2020-09-17 15:58
With Autumn setting in and Winter just around the corner, many of us will be tucking our pride and joy away in the garage ready to be tinkered with through the cold months before having read… Read More
2020-09-08 15:08
Load ratings, speed ratings, sidewall aspect ratios; finding the right tyres for your car can be a real minefield if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Even once you know yo… Read More
2020-08-26 14:14
The thought of travelling on a long journey with small children can at times seem like a daunting endeavour, especially if they become bored and the infamous words are uttered: “are we… Read More
2020-08-19 08:01
Checking the tread depth of a tyre is one of the easiest and quickest things you can do and could save you a small fortune in the long run – it could also save your life!
In a 2013… Read More
2020-08-15 09:00
It’s been a long few months without the ability to travel. But, finally, we’re able to venture out further than 5 miles from our home. Though many of us wish we could be relaxing… Read More
2020-08-12 12:44
The very first pneumatic tyres designed by John Dunlop were based simply on a hollow, rubber tube filled with air and were designed to improve the comfort of his son’s tricycle. Origin… Read More
2020-07-30 16:10
With the tourism starting to open up in the UK and uncertainty about travelling abroad, many Brits are opting for staycations and UK getaways.
We thought we would put together this list of s… Read More
2020-07-22 15:05
Every car between 3 and 40 years old has to pass an annual MOT Test to ensure the vehicle is fit for the road.
For many motorists, MOT time can be a worrying time. The time between handin… Read More
2020-07-20 14:39
With summer now here, many people will be considering heading off in their campervan, to enjoy a much-earned rest and place to relax.
Before setting off on any long journeys though, it is al… Read More
2020-07-13 15:45
Do you find tyres baffling? Not sure what you need to look for? What legal requirements surround them? Or even, how to buy a new set?
This quick and easy guide has been put together to help… Read More
2020-07-06 15:43
Michelin’s latest development in tyre technology, the Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect, is a tyre fitted with a container within the tyre. This container is designed to carry the Michelin Tra… Read More
2020-06-26 16:37
In a series of facebook polls issued over an eight week period, Blackcircles fans have voted the Bugatti Chiron the ‘Ultimate Supercar’. After beating the infamous Koenigsegg Age… Read More
2020-06-22 16:16
The Weather Control A005 Evo is Bridgestone’s second-generation all-weather tyre – designed for the many different seasonal conditions we experience on the roads.
Following on fr… Read More
2020-06-15 16:36
As racing fans wait eagerly for the world of motorsports to take to the track once again, teams and championships have moved into eSports, with virtual races being held to keep both drivers… Read More
2020-06-08 16:32
Launched last year, the Yokohama BluEarth-air EF21 makes use of cutting edge technology to achieve an environmentally-friendly tyre design.
The BluEarth-air EF21 boasts the much sought… Read More
2020-06-03 16:09
In their latest edition, Auto Express, the UK’s leading and largest weekly car magazine – both online and in print – has named Blackcircles.com as the Best Online Tyre Reta… Read More
2020-06-01 16:05
Look! Up in the sky – it’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s the Goodyear Blimp!
Last week the famous and iconic Goodyear Blimp was flying in the skies of Europe for… Read More
2020-05-22 10:53
Since March, Blackcircles.com has been providing NHS staff with a 15% exclusive discount on eligible branded tyres.
It has been our way of extending our gratitude to the NHS and its amazing… Read More
2020-05-15 14:52
Mobile tyre fitting can be a great option for those who prefer not to travel or those who wish to save time. It is also very useful if your vehicle has become unsafe to drive and cannot be t… Read More
2020-05-12 13:42
This month, Goodyear launched the EfficientGrip Performance 2 – the successor to the award-winning, and most reviewed tyre on Blackcircles.com, the EfficientGrip&n&helli…Read More
2020-04-13 08:59
With the UK being under ‘lockdown’ to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus, we have been asked to stay home and only travel for essential purposes. This means most drivers… Read More
2020-04-01 14:59
In a survey conducted by Blackcircles of over 5,700 people, we found that 49.9% of consumers do not use a glove while fuelling. Many were not aware or had not considered that wearing a glove… Read More
2020-03-17 12:09
It’s almost been one week since the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, released his first Budget.
With plenty to digest, we’ve put together a quick and easy summary hi… Read More
2020-02-28 11:16
Despite disbelief it is 2020 and summer is fast approaching. It’s clear that 2020 is set to be a year for change in the automotive industry, with laws and regulations being put in plac… Read More
2020-02-27 15:17
Once that your vehicle has reached its third birthday you have to book it in for a MOT Test at least once a year.
The entire process is very strongly regulated and because of this, you are o… Read More
2020-01-06 11:43
Ahhhh, January. A time to reflect. A time to plan.
A time to look at what new cars are set to hit the market in the coming year!
In 2019, we (arguably) saw the rise of the planet of the elec… Read More
2020-01-03 08:50
We’re pleased to say that for the fourth (and fifth) time Blackcircles.com has been named the Auto Express Online Tyre Retailer ‘Best Site 2018/2019’.
In Auto Express, issu… Read More
2019-11-27 16:42
The electric revolution has well and truly begun. The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show was nothing if not validation of this. With almost all the major manufacturers revealing either a fully electr… Read More
2019-10-24 14:07
The results of this year’s All-Season Tyre Test was published in this week’s Auto Express Winter Special.
An increase in the popularity of all season tyres has seen a number of b… Read More
2019-09-27 09:38
This week Auto Express published the results to this year’s winter tyres test.
Despite the rise in popularity of all-season tyres in, the winter tyre segment is still a large market &n&hell…Read More
2019-07-17 14:57
After 80 years of production, Volkswagen has built its final Beetle.
July 2019 has seen the end of the Volkswagen Beetle, with the final vehicle rolling off the production line on Wednesday… Read More
2019-07-11 13:58
If there’s one motoring event on the calendar to suit everyone, it’s Festival of Speed.
The theme of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed event was ‘Speed Kings… Read More
2019-07-02 10:24
Following an unprecedented hat trick of Auto Express tyre awards – which saw Continental take top spot in the magazine’s summer, winter and all-season tyre tests – Continen… Read More
2019-04-25 14:47
Last month, March 2019, Michelin launched the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV – an addition to the increasingly popular and award-winning Pilot Sport 4 range.
With this latest model, Mic… Read More
2019-04-22 08:46
Goodyear has recently launched their new three-tier range of Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) tyres – initially comprising the SuperSport, SuperSport R and SuperSport RS.
This la… Read More
2019-03-14 10:30
Estate, station wagon, avant, variant – whatever you want to call it – everyone can appreciate a cool wagon. On a visit to this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, amon… Read More
2019-03-01 14:49
Blackcircles has now officially launched it’s tyre-shopping and online services in the Republic of Ireland. As of February 2019, customers throughout Ireland will have access to the Bl… Read More
2019-01-31 15:37
As the predicted snow and ice hits the UK, drivers are sure
to have their skills put to the test. Adverse weather conditions almost always
result in a spike in accidents – which nobody… Read More
2018-11-13 15:27
Bridgestone’s latest addition is their all-season touring tyre – the Bridgestone Weather Control A005. It has been developed to deliver high performance in both summer and winter… Read More
2018-11-09 11:59
We’re pleased to say that for the fourth (and fifth) time Blackcircles.com has been named the Auto Express Online Tyre Retailer ‘Best Site 2018/2019’.
In Auto E… Read More
2018-11-02 17:49
Blackcircles.ca
Blackcircles has now officially launched it’s tyre-shopping and online services in Canada. As of November 1st, customers from all over Canada will have access to the Bl… Read More
2018-10-26 15:03
The renowned Michelin CrossClimate range has extended with the introduction of the new Michelin CrossClimate Agilis – specially designed for vans.
Similar to its 4×4 and car tyre… Read More
2018-08-21 10:02
Evo magazine recently revealed their summer tyre test 2018 winner.
This year’s annual test put 6 of the market’s most popular 19 inch tyres through their paces to find out which… Read More
2018-07-11 10:30
Motoring magazine and website Auto Express unveiled their annual Tyre Test. In this test, experts trial the highest selling 17- inch sized tyres to find out which is the best for your car. T… Read More
2018-04-26 09:43
Porsche have approved the new Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 as original equipment for the new 911 GT3 RS. The latest in Dunlop’s Sport Maxx Race models, the Sport Maxx Race 2 was developed… Read More
2018-03-09 09:27
Easter is just around the corner. This year Easter Sunday falls on 01/04/2018 – no that’s not a joke – and you may already be planning a trip during that time.
It is estima… Read More
2018-02-16 17:02
Here in the UK, winter brings with it salty, dirty and wet roads – a nightmare for any car enthusiast. This usually leads to most of us tucking away our pride and joy safely for winter… Read More
2017-12-07 15:37
Audi have this month announced their decision to fit the new Audi A8 with Goodyear tyres – as original equipment fitment, with the Audi A8 rolling out of factories in January 2018.
D… Read More
2017-11-10 10:01
Here at blackcircles.com we are very happy to announce that we have recently become an official supporter of charity TyreSafe. A charity that has played a key role in successfully reduc… Read More
2017-11-09 11:11
Yesterday, Auto Express unveiled their All Season Tyre Test standings. The test was completed in conjunction with Blackcircles.com, so we were also asked for our views on the tyres for their… Read More
2017-10-25 15:18
Falken’s latest addition to its summer tyre range the Ziex ZE310 Ecorun promises excellent grip and traction on both wet and dry road surfaces, as well as offering low wear performance… Read More
2017-10-20 09:38
Porsche has chosen Bridgestone’s Dueler H/P Sport tyre as the original equipment (OE) tyre fitment – on the new third generation Porsche Cayenne.
The Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport… Read More
2017-10-03 10:43
Last month Auto Express completed their annual winter tyre test.
Despite the rise in popularity of all season tyres in recent years, the winter tyre segment is still a large market – w… Read More
2017-09-26 09:33
In an effort to reduce the number of tyre changes required, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust have replaced the tyres on its rapid response fleet of 200 cars wit… Read More
2017-09-25 15:27
This month online tyre retailer Blackcircles.com pledged £141,000 to Scotland’s National Children’s Charity, Children 1st – as part of our ongoing support for their v… Read More
2017-09-15 13:53
Audi have announced that the Hankook Ventus S1 evo² tyre will be the original equipment (OE) tyre on their new RS5 Coupé – with the car rolling out of factories on 19 and 2… Read More
2017-09-08 16:31
We’ve all been there, driving along happily when all of a sudden BANG! Potholes seemingly come from nowhere and cause us road users all sorts of trouble. Its no secret that p… Read More
2017-08-28 15:57
In a recent article focusing on illegal tyres, Auto Express found that many motorists are waiting longer to replace their tyres – in a bid to save money.
However, this wait is leading… Read More
2017-07-20 10:44
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the latest tyre to receive the Evo Tyre Award for overall winner, as described in issue 238 of Evo Magazine.
The magazine pitted 9 of the most popular brands of… Read More
2017-06-22 10:25
This month Michelin launched the Pilot Sport 4 S Limited Edition Premium Touch, building on positive feedback received for the original Pilot Sport 4 S’ premium touch design – ta… Read More
2017-06-20 12:41
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 and Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV tyres have been selected as the original equipment on a variety of Land Rover, BMW & Mercedes models.
The Goodyear… Read More
2017-05-22 10:22
German car magazine Auto Bild Sportscars recently named the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres as test winner in their semi-slick tyre test.
Keen to discover whether a semi-slick tyre was a go… Read More
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