Tyres & Wheel Alignment in Bourne
Worn-out tyres or misaligned wheels can significantly compromise handling, grip and braking – putting you and your loved ones at risk. Quality new tyres not only improve your safety, but they can improve your driving experience too as do correctly aligned wheels.
Correctly set up wheel alignment or tracking, can also help to improve the lifespan of your tyres as well as your vehicles fuel efficiency. It is recommended that you have it checked and corrected (if required), every 12,000-15,000 miles or 12 months.
Book in for new Tyres and Wheel Alignment today
Don’t run your tyres down to the bare minimum or leave misalignment to wear them down quicker than they should. Speak to us today and let our experts help keep your vehicle running safely and smoothly.
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How to spot Wheel Alignment or Tracking issues
Wheel alignment issues problems can be caused by driving over a pothole, hitting a kerb or by excessive wear to steering or suspension components. You might not even notice at first, but there are some signs you can look out for:
- Vibration through the steering wheel.
- The vehicle drags or pulls to the side while in motion or when braking.
- Screeching or rubbing noises when you turn.
- Uneven tyre wear, such as feathering, when one side of the tyre is much more worn than the opposite side.
To ensure you get the most out of your tyres, it’s important to get your wheel alignment checked annually. Get in touch with us to book in a wheel alignment for your vehicle.
Tyres & Wheel Alignment FAQs
Do I need to bring anything to a tyre fitting?
If you have locking wheel nuts fitted, please bring your locking wheel nut key along for your appointment. We will need the key in order to remove the wheels from your car.
You can usually find the locking wheel nut key in the glove box or underneath the boot liner along with the spare tyre.
What size are my tyres?
Most cars have a variety of recommended tyres so it’s not easy to know what size tyres you need just based on your car’s make and model.
The simplest way to find out is to have a look at the tyres you already have. The markings on the side of the tyre give you everything you need to know – Usually in the format XXX/XX RXX showing the Width, Profile and Size.
What is the legal tyre tread?
The legal minimum tread depth for tyres is 1.6mm for cars and light vans. For motorcycles and larger vehicles, it is 1mm.
As a driver, it’s critical that you meet this. If not, you could face a fine of £2,500 and three penalty points for each illegal tyre. This can rise to £5,000 per tyre for goods vehicles or a vehicle that is built to carry more than eight passengers.
It is also possible you can be disqualified from driving.
If you need new Tyres or a Wheel Alignment in Bourne, speak to us today.