Minimum legal tyre tread depth
Tests show that if the tread drops below 3mm, this can make the tyres performance drop. The minimum legal requirement of the tread is at least 1.6mm throughout a continuous band in the centre 3/4 of the tyre.
Choosing a new tyre:
It is essential for you to ensure you choose a suitable tyre for your car as tyres affect the safety, driving performance and stopping distance. You should think about the types of driving conditions you may experience and whether a summer or winter tyre may be more suitable. You also need to think about whether you want to purchase budget, mid-range or premium tyres.
Tyre Size:
It is important to make sure you have the same size mounted to each axle of your car as mixing the tyre sizes, construction and speed ratings may be illegal and dangerous. 4x4 vehicles need to use identical sets of four tyres unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer.
If you look at the sidewall of your tyre, the tyre size will be shown as a sequence of numbers and letters which is slightly raised. All car tyre sizing is standardised, for example: 205/55R16 91V. This is broken down as:
205: Width. This is the width of the tyre in millimetres.
55: Profile / Aspect Ratio. This is the relationship of a tyres sidewall to its section width (calculated as a percentage). A higher number means a higher profile tyre and a smaller number means a lower profile tyre.
R16: Rim Size / Diameter. This is a diameter of the inner rim (in inches).
91: Load Index / Rating. This is the maximum load the tyre can carry
V: Speed rating. (this is to match the tyre to the manufactures guidelines for your vehicles maximum speed). The speed rating indicates the maximum speed that can be travelled corresponding to its load rating.
Excellent service. The fitter was really helpful, took the time to explain the difference between tyres and the benefits/downsides of each of them. Very reasonable pricing, especially considering it was a same day service and all done at our home address!
Ian Wood - 5 ★ FacebookOutstanding service.. Have been recommending to friends and family.
Nicola Howells - 5 ★ FacebookGreat company! Have used multiple times for tyre changes and recently for suspected puncture. They are so helpful and reliable! Never go anywhere else. Conveniently come to where I work and do a brilliant job. Recommend to everyone!
Helen Nicolls - 5 ★ FacebookMichael, thank you so much!! Can’t fault the service at all. Was at my home within the hour as said and kept me informed of how long he’d be. Tyre change did not take long at all and price was very reasonable. I will most definitely be recommending Driveway Tyres. Thanks again for your prompt service!
LuisaL-2 - 5 ★ YellAbsolute brilliant customer service, cannot fault them! I would had been in a right pickle without them dealing with my puncture so rapidly. Mark took my call, he was friendly and kept in touch while they found the right tyre for the car. John came to my home and changed over the tyre, which took about half hour with everything. He was great, talked to me about what he was up to and also provided information about the state of the other tyres. I will definitely be using them again I the near future. Outstanding service guys, keep it up!
KellieH-11 - 5 ★ Yell