FAQ

When should I replace my tyres?

The lists below highlight a number of reasons which should lead you to replace your tyres.

1. The first instance in which you would replace your tyres is if they are visibly below the legal limit of 1.6mm or below 1mm if you ride a motorcycle.

2. If there are visible signs of damage to your tyre, e.g. bulges on the sidewall

3. If you can see signs of ageing such as cracks in the tread and / or on the sidewall

4. If you notice that parts of the tyre are wearing unevenly, maybe with bald spots in the middle compared with the edges of the tyre.

5. If you are noticing issues with handling and stability, i.e the tyres are not suitable for your vehicle, maybe you have run flats on a car not set up to handle these.

6. While some punctures can be repaired, this is an instance when often you should replace your tyre. Please also note, that whilst the legal tread limit is only 1.6mm most manufacturers and industry bodies recommended replacing your tyres when your tread falls below 3mm.

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Your tyre size guide

If you don’t know what you’re looking for, look at the diagram below:

Your tyre size is on the sidewall of the tyre, the sidewall of the tyre is the part that you can see when you look at your tyre on your vehicle.

On the sidewall you will see a series of numbers, these numbers are the actual size of your tyre.

If you look at the picture below we have highlighted the Width, Profile, Rim Size, Load Rating & Speed Rating.

A Tyre width

the width of the tyre, measured in millimetres.

B Tyre profile

The height of a tyre sidewall as a precentage of the width.

C Tyre size

The diametre of the wheel's inner rim, measured in inches.

D Speed rating

Indicates the maximum speed for the tyre.

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