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Avoiding tyre problems in the summer heat

25th June 2026

Davanti Tyres tells us... (All words and photographs from Davanti Tyres). Caring for your tyres in the heat The rise in temperature is a welcome change for many, signalling summer is here. But when a sudden heatwave follows a spell of cool weather, it can be a stark reminder that tyres are vulnerable to the conditions. To help you maintain healthy tyres in the current heatwave and throughout … [Read more...]

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