What you need to know
What you need to know
The highway code states that:
"Tyres MUST be correctly inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification for the load being carried. Always refer to the vehicle’s handbook or data. Tyres should also be free from certain cuts and other defects.
Cars, light vans and light trailers MUST have a tread depth of at least 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tread and around the entire circumference."
What does this mean for your safety?
What does this mean for your safety?
The chart on the right shows the approximate wear at given tread depths. The LEGAL limit is 1.6mm of tread, however, at 3mm tread remaining stopping distances dramatically increase, especially in the wet as the tyre can no longer clear as much water from the road surface which can lead to aquaplaning.
Just as dangerous as worn tyres are incorrectly inflated tyres that can lead to poor traction and instability of the vehicle, especially through cornering and braking.
To comply with current law, as well as the minimum tread depth, tyres should:
Be compatible with the types of tyres fitted to the other wheels
Not have any lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of the structure.
Not have a cut or tear in excess of 25mm or 10% of the sectional width of the tyre, whichever is the greater, and which is deep enough to reach the ply or cord.
Not have any part of the ply or cord exposed
If there is any doubt, call or drop in and see us, and we will inspect your tyres for you.
Finding your tyre size
Finding your tyre size
To be able to quote you accurately for your replacement tyres we need to know what size are fitted to your car.
To find the correct size all you have to do is have a look at your tyre side wall, all of the information you need is stamped on there. The image on the left shows a tyre with a width of 185​, a profile of ​​65 and a radius of 15​ inches. The 88H are the speed index and Load rating of the tyre.
We can supply and fit economy, mid range and high end performance tyres, with a price range to suit all budgets. All of our tyres come with a new valve or valve core for TPMS, and our prices include fitting, wheel balancing and tyre recycling costs. Call us for your no obligation quote.