Tyre Advice & Guides

Practical advice to help Birmingham drivers understand tyre care, spot problems and make safer decisions.

How to Read Your Tyre Size

Understand tyre width, profile, rim size, load index and speed rating.

Know when tread wear, age or damage means a tyre should be replaced.

Spot worn tread, cracking, bulges, vibration and pressure loss.

Common puncture causes, safe repairs and ways to reduce risk.

Compare price, grip, noise, efficiency and expected lifespan.

Learn why wheels become unbalanced and how balancing improves the drive.

Check tread safely and understand the UK legal minimum.

Possible causes including balance, damage, alignment and suspension wear.

Find the correct pressure and check tyres when cold.