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Which tread should you choose? We buy tires for city driving.

The type of tires you have has a significant impact on your driving safety. If the tread on your used tires is damaged, you may face unpleasant consequences – the car's grip on the road will significantly decrease, often leading to collisions or even accidents. This will also be grounds for a traffic stop – every driver is responsible for maintaining the tread, which should be at least 1.6 mm. If the tread on your tires is drastically approaching the limit, you should consider new tires. Today, we're advising which tires to choose for a car used primarily for city driving.
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Differences between summer and winter tires

In countries like the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, and Romania, driving on winter tires is mandatory. Polish law—despite the frequent recurrence—does not require drivers to do so. However, this doesn't change the fact that when snow appears on the streets and temperatures approach freezing, switching to tires designed for use in December, January, or February is a sign of a rational approach to life. How do winter tires differ from the ones we use most of the year? Are they really worth the investment?
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How to care for aluminum rims, including chrome rims?

Immediately after purchasing new rims, still smelling of the production process, we can't wait to mount them on our vehicle and take them for a ride, even if it's just a short one. The glances of admiring passersby or the reflections of our dream alloys in shop windows will make us feel incredibly proud. Unfortunately, however, it's incredibly easy to lose this joy. Improper use and lack of proper care can turn once-shiny rims into mediocre, even unattractive rims...
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Is it worth repairing damaged rims?

A crowded supermarket parking lot or a narrow parking space outside your house – a sudden steer and you feel the curb against your wheel. Who hasn't experienced a similar situation? It's impossible to avoid them. Scratching a tall wall or the aforementioned curb doesn't necessarily mean damage to your vehicle. It's worse if you scratch a shiny, pristine rim. Unfortunately, scratches, bends, and even cracks do happen. What should you do in such a situation?
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ADAC tire tests in size 195/65 R15, Winter 2014

Check out winter tire tests in one of the most popular sizes, 195/65 R15, and find out which tires are worth buying and which should be avoided. Join us!
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ADAC tests. What to consider when choosing tires?

Having trouble choosing winter or summer tires? Find out what to look for and who to trust when choosing tires. Learn about the most important criteria used by ADAC tests and what EU tire labels mean. We invite you to join us.
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Aluminum or steel rims? What to choose for winter?

Which rims should you choose for winter, aluminum or steel? What are the pros and cons, and what should you consider when choosing between the two options? Do some perform better than others?
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Are Alloy Wheels History?

As the world and technology continue to advance, the time has come for plastic rims suitable for mass production. These wheels are featured on the new SMART FORVISION.
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Aerodynamic Rims

In recent years, designers have focused on aluminum rims, specifically improving their aerodynamics. The primary focus is on the savings that can be achieved by improving their aerodynamics. The swirling air between the spokes of the rims creates significant drag and unnecessary losses. Prototypes of the rims are already available, used in BMW and Peugeot, among others.
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Are alloy wheels also suitable for winter?

Until recently, the winter automotive season was associated with steel rims, with alloy wheels being a privilege reserved for a select few. Fortunately, this stereotype is slowly fading, and aluminum rims are becoming increasingly commonplace in winter.
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