Running Costs

A practical guide to tyres for a classic car. Crossply versus radial, the UK law on mixing the two, getting the right period size and speed rating, why tyre age matters more than tread on a low-mileage classic, and where to buy proper classic tyres.

Buying the car is the easy part. This is the practical side of classic ownership in Britain, keeping it legal, keeping it on the road, and keeping it protected, covering number plates, road tax and historic status, low-emission zones, tyres, fuel, storage, and what it all costs.