As you can imagine, your car tyres get the most wear and tear out of any part of your vehicle. The typical lifespan of a high-quality tyre is anywhere from between four and six years, but several factors can cause this to diminish rapidly. For example, not having the correct tyre pressure will shorten their lifespans drastically, as well as misalignment and overload your vehicle with excess weight. Bald tyres can increase your stopping distances dramatically, which could be responsible for a disastrous accident. Even your driving style has an impact on your tyres, so trust one of our mechanics to give them a look over, just to be safe.
Not having the legal amount of tread left on your tyres isn’t just incredibly dangerous, it is also illegal. If you are stopped by the police, they can fine you up to £2500 per bald tyre – that’s an eye-watering total of £10,000 if all four of your tyres are below the legal tread limit. The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm. This is measured across the central three-quarters of the tyre. Brand new tyres start with up to 9mm of tread, which will be worn down over time. You will visibly be able to see that they’re getting bald, and there are devices you can buy to measure your tread, but it’s probably easier to leave it to us.
Not only can we check your tyres for you, but if you need new ones, we can provide them and fit them for you at super competitive prices. Leave it to our trained mechanics to recommend the best tyres for your make and model of vehicle, and to fit them with the utmost precision and expertise. We offer some of the cheapest tyres in Glasgow without skimping on quality, so feel free to book online today. We offer our tyre fitting services on Saturday mornings too, from 8 am until 12:30 pm, so there is plenty of time for you to give your car the tyres it deserves.
If you believe your tyres are approaching the legal tread limit, or you need new ones, get in contact with us today by giving us a call on 01412127999. One of our trained advisors will be able to get you booked in for whichever service you require.
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