Tyres

The number one reason for keeping your tyres in good condition is safety. A burst tyre could spell disaster if you're driving at speed, so it's vital that you get them checked regularly to keep yourself, your passengers and other road users safe.

Keeping your tyres in good condition can also save you money, as they'll ensure your car consumes fuel efficiently.

We stock a wide range of tyres for cars, vans and 4x4s to suit your driving needs and budget. With appointments available 6-days-a-week..

Free Tyre check available

Book in with our expert technicians. They will carry out a free, visual inspection on your tyres to ensure your tyres are safe and legal.
Call us on 01473 710720

Tyres fully fitted

Including balancing, valves and disposal. *Excluding specialist valves

How can I avoid tyre problems?

There are three main causes of tyre problems - overloading, driving at speed and incorrect tyre pressure. Follow your car manufacturer's loading recommendations, watch your speed and get your tyre pressure checked to make sure your tyres keep rolling for months to come.

Do I need wheel alignment?

Have you noticed difficulties with steering, is your vehicle pulling to one side or are your tyres wearing on one side more than the other? These symptoms are classic signs of wheel misalignment.

If you've noticed one or more of these indicators you should book to have your alignment checked today:

Uneven tread wear
Vehicle pulling to the left or right
Your steering wheel is off centre when driving straight
Steering wheel vibration

Tyre Law and Penalties

Know the Law on Tyres

The legal minimum tread depth for car tyres in the United Kingdom is 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the breadth of tread and round the entire circumference of the tyre.

It's handy to know... that there is a difference of 7.5% in fuel efficiency between an A and G rated tyre.

Wet Grip

Affects the safety of your vehicle

This measures and rates a tyre's performance in wet driving conditions
Tyres with better wet grip performance deliver shorter braking distances on wet roads
The rating works downwards from 'A' for the highest wet grip performance, to 'G' for the lowest performance

There are three main causes of tyre problems - overloading, driving at speed and incorrect tyre pressure. Follow your car manufacturer's loading recommendations, watch your speed and get your tyre pressure checked to make sure your tyres keep rolling for months to come.

It's handy to know... that the difference in braking distance between an A and G rated tyre can be as much as 18 metres (approx. 4 car lengths).

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