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Shop the Best Electric Vehicle Tyres: Upgrade Your Ride
Shop the Best Electric Vehicle Tyres: Upgrade Your Ride
Snow tyres in Australia?
Snow tyres in Australia?
Snow chains | Jax Tyres
Snow chains | Jax Tyres
Buy Performance & Semi Slick Tyres
Buy Performance & Semi Slick Tyres
Buy Light Truck & Commercial Tyres
Buy Light Truck & Commercial Tyres
Buy Trailer & Caravan Tyres
Buy Trailer & Caravan Tyres
Buy All-Terrain, Off-Road & Mud Tyres
Buy All-Terrain, Off-Road & Mud Tyres
Buy 4WD & SUV Tyres
Buy 4WD & SUV Tyres
Tyre Pricing
Tyre Pricing
My Jax Platinum
Buy 4 tyres and a wheel alignment to qualify for myJAX platinum
ECE 30 & 54 Regulations
ECE 30 & 54 Regulations
Uniform Tyre Grading System
Uniform Tyre Grading System
The Importance of a Valve Cap
The Importance of a Valve Cap
Tyre Inflation Pressures
Did you realise that your car is literally riding on air? The pressure of the air inside your tyres is what supports the entire weight of your car! A tyre is a ring shaped covering that fits around yo…
How to Understand Tyre Speed Rating
The speed rating or speed index is represented by a letter and associated with the tyres maximum speed capability when operating at its maximum load carrying capacity. A tyre marked with a ‘Y’ speed …
Trailer & Caravan Tyres
Not sure about what tyres to get for your trailer or caravan? We’ve got all the info you need on choosing, using and maintaining your wheels.
4WD Driving Tips
Successful four wheel driving relies on a combination of knowledge and skill. An understanding of not only driving techniques for different conditions, but also the capabilities and limitations of you…
Plus One Tyre Sizing: Learn How To Plus Size Tyres & Wheels
JAX Tyres specialise in ensuring that the tyres we fit are not only the safest and most appropriate tyre options for your vehicle, but that they suit the needs of you and your specific on and off road…
Tyre Choice
If you are replacing tyres on your car, it is essential that they meet the minimum standards that are detailed on your Tyre Placard (see example below), which can be found in the glove compartment doo…
Legal Tips
Changing your car’s wheels and tyres can alter its behaviour on the road. Because of this, there are limits to the changes that are permitted. These guidelines specify those limits.
Mercedes Original Equipment Extended Mobility (MOE) Markings
MOExtended (MOE) stands for Mercedes Original Equipment Extended Mobility. This marking is carried by those tyres, which have been developed for Mercedes passenger vehicles to have limited runflat cap…
Tyre Talk – What Do the Numbers Mean?
Each vehicle is equipped with tyres designed to carry a maximum specified load when operating at a maximum given speed. On the tyre’s sidewall there are various markings, which indicate the tyre’s dime…
What is tyre rotation?
Modern tyre tread patterns, and the introduction of many front-wheel drive cars, have increased the importance of regular tyre rotation. (Front-wheel drive considerably influences wear on both the dri…
Understanding Tyre Load Rating
The load rating, load index or load carrying capacity is represented by a numerical code and is associated with the maximum load that the tyre can carry when operating at its maximum speed rating up t…
Tyre Placard
Wheels and tyres are vital to your safety. Since 1971, strict design standards (ADR 24) have been progressively introduced to specify wheel rims that will stop a deflated tyre from co…
Tyre Examination & Repair
Inspect tyres regularly, paying attention to: Remove all stones and other objects embedded in the tyre tread before driving.
When fitting just two tyres
When fitting just two new tyres, it is best to have them fitted to the rear axle. This is the advice from leading tyre brands. Watch the video below to understand the reasons. Ideally, fit a full set …
Tyre Repair Services
Tyre Repair Services
Tyres and Wheels
The wheel and tyre unit on your car or 4WD works together to allow your vehicle the movement we take for granted. Many people don’t understand this relationship that allows your vehicle to travel safe…
Second Hand Tyres
Second Hand Tyres
Bald Tyres
Bald Tyres
TPMS
TPMS
Run Flat Tyres
Run Flat Tyres
Your guide to space saver tyres
Your guide to space saver tyres
How to Change a Tyre
How to Change a Tyre
Light Truck Tyres vs Commercial
Light Truck Tyres vs Commercial
Low Profile Tyres
Low Profile Tyres