Signs the tyre should be changed
- Tread at or below 1.6 mm, or wear bars flush with the tread.
- A bulge, bubble or cut in the sidewall.
- Flat spots from a skid, or cord showing through.
- Cracking from age, even if the tread still looks deep.
- A puncture outside the repairable area.
Replacing one tyre is normal. Replacing both on an axle is better when the remaining tyre is also worn, so the car does not sit on one new and one bald tyre in the wet.
Mobile tyre replacement
If the car should not be driven, mobile tyre replacement is the safer option. We bring a tyre that matches the size and rating, fit it on your driveway or a safe car park, and take the old tyre away for disposal. Common sizes for Golfs, Focuses, BMW 3 Series and Transit customs are the ones we are asked for most around Staines and Hounslow.
Workshop replacement at Horton Road suits a full set, a pairing with wheel alignment, and anyone who would rather wait on site.
Choosing the replacement
Match the load index and speed rating on the old sidewall or the manufacturer’s placard. A cheaper tyre with a lower load index is not a bargain if the car is a van or carries a family. We explain the difference between a budget wet-grip tyre and a Michelin or Continental before you commit.
Ask for car tyres by brand, or call +44 7771 363978 with the registration.
Questions drivers ask us
Can you change one tyre or do I need two?
One is fine if the other tyre on that axle still has even, legal tread. We will say if the pair should be changed together.
Do you dispose of the old tyre?
Yes. The old tyre is taken away. We do not leave it on the driveway.
How do I know the size?
Read the sidewall, for example 205/55 R16 91V. If it is unreadable, the registration or the door-pillar sticker is enough.