Alloywheelni.com understands that when a motorist has a problem with a tyre they want a quality service, value for money, expert advice and the convenience of a local solution.

In recognition that the range of tyre types and brands available today can be quite bewildering; our staff are on hand to guide you through your tyre choices to make sure you get the right tyre for you and your car from the extensive range of tyre brands we have in stock.

Also, the law requires your vehicle to be fitted with the correct type and size of tyre for the vehicle type you are driving and for the purpose it is being used. There are also laws in place to govern all aspects of your tyres condition; most important of these is the minimum tread depth. The legal limit for minimum depth of the tread on your tyres is 1.6 millimetres, across the central ¾ of the tread going around the complete circumference of the tyre.

When you think that your tyres are the only point of contact your vehicle has with the road you can appreciate why it is vitally important that you select the right tyre type for the vehicle you are driving and for the purpose it is being used. We believe that motorist should get in to a habit of checking all four tyres every two weeks for pressures and general condition; don’t forget to check the spare tyre too.

Tyre repair Repairing a tyre is not as straightforward as you first might think.

Tyre repairs are covered by a British Standard — BSAU159f:1990 — which splits repairs into two categories - minor repairs and major repairs. The British Standard also defines limits to the location, size and number of repairs that can be carried out and makes recommendations also on the repair materials to be used.

A tyre must always be checked thoroughly before it is repaired. If the tyre displays any of the following, it should not be repaired;

If you are in any doubt, please contact us at
info@alloywheelsni.com