What we measure
- Tread depth across the central three-quarters. The UK minimum is 1.6 mm. We also flag tyres that are legal but poor in standing water.
- Sidewalls for bulges, cuts to the cord, and cracking.
- The DOT or ECE age code. A deep tread can still be an old, hard tyre.
- Uneven wear: inner edge, outer edge, or centre, each of which points to pressure or alignment.
- The spare, if fitted. A space-saver that is flat is not a spare.
What the result means
Inner-edge wear means book Hunter alignment before you buy new tyres. Centre wear means the pressures have been high. Both shoulders mean they have been low — start with a pressure check and find the leak. A bulge means replacement, not a repair.
We write down the depths so you can compare them next time, rather than a vague “they’re alright”.
Who books an inspection
People book before an MOT in Staines, before a drive to the airport with a full car, and after buying a used car when the advert photos hide the inner edges. The workshop is Horton Rd, Stanwell Moor, TW19 6AE. Call +44 7771 363978.
Questions drivers ask us
Will you fail my car?
We are not an MOT station. We tell you what an inspector is likely to flag and what is safe to leave.
Is 1.6 mm actually safe in the rain?
It is the legal minimum, not a comfort target. Wet braking is already worse as you approach that figure. We will show you the depth rather than scare you into four tyres.
Can you inspect tyres on a mobile visit?
A visual check is part of every mobile fitting. A measured inspection of all four, with the car on level ground, is best at the workshop.