SUV / 4x4 guide

SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle; a term which we’ve gradually imported from the USA.

The first thing you think of when someone mutters the three syllables of supercar, is a sleek sports car, such as the much sought-after Lamborghini Gallardo, or the equally stunning LaFerrari, which similarly has deep planted roots in the Italian riviera.

The majority of small/medium European SUVs are two-wheel drive.

According to research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 20 SUVs received its ‘Top Safety Pick’ for 2019.

Although the common preconception is that SUVs may be more expensive to insure than saloon alternatives, this will majorly depend on four main factors: the cost to repair it, the potential damage it can inflict, the safety record of the vehicle, and the likelihood of it being stolen.

SUVs are designed in a fashion that places particular emphasis on height and road positioning.

Typically, SUVs are equipped with off-road capabilities such as a high frame and tough panels to protect from rugged terrain.

The vast majority of car tyres sold in the UK are classed as summer tyres, and most are designed for mainly on-road use.

Welcome to the SUV hub. An area designed so that you can learn more about the popular SUV.

Changing your SUV tyres will differ depending on your use and several different circumstances.

The tread depth of a new tyre on an SUV is practically the same as a new car tyre — typically between 7mm and 9mm depending on the tyre model — while the legal limit in the UK for tyre tread size is 1.6mm.

Having the correct tyre pressure is crucial in regard to efficiency, safety, and a variety of other driving factors.

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Keeping good tyres on your SUV is imperative to keeping you and your vehicle safe. Having tyres that aren’t safe can have catastrophic circumstances.