How to Check if You Need New Tyres Fitted

How often do you inspect your tyres before you get into your car to drive in Maidstone? For most of us, it’s not often enough, and we’re caught off-guard when our tyres become worn and need to be replaced. If you’re not sure of the signs that tell you your car needs new tyres fitted, this guide will show you what to look out for. If you do need new tyres, G&S Tuning in Maidstone will give you a fantastic price.

How To Tell If You Need New Tyres

There are some early warning signs you should know and look out for that tell you your car needs new tyres. Before you hop in to drive, do a quick visual inspection to keep on top of it.

Bulges, gouges or cracks

When a tyre begins to deflate, it will bulge at the sides. If you see any bulges, it’s a sign your tyre is slowly deflating from a slow puncture.

If you spot any gouges or cracks, this is the culprit. If it’s safe to do so, bring your car into our garage and we’ll see if it can be repaired. If it can’t we have fantastic deals on new tyres.

Tread wear

You’ve probably heard of the old-school test for checking the tread on your tyres. Take a 20p coin and slot it into the groove of your tread. If you can’t see the outer band of the coin, your tread is fine. But if you can still see that outer band, your tyre tread isn’t roadworthy.

If you’re unsure whether your tread is too worn, bring your car in for a free check. We’ll give you our honest advice and let you know if your tyres need replacing. If they don’t, we’ll let you know and tell you how long you have until you should bring it back in.

Tire pressure

Your tyres lose pressure by around one pound per square inch (PSI) per month. Once a month, check your tyre pressure to make sure it’s not too low. There are stations in most petrol stations you can use that cost around 50p.

If your tyre pressure drops rapidly every month, it’s a sign of a slow puncture – bring it in for a check.

Vibration

Can you feel vibration or thumping when you drive? It will feel like it’s coming from under your seat and can be the tyres are out of balance. It can also be a sign of suspension issues, so will need to be checked by our team.

We can check your wheel alignment, suspension, and more and let you know what the problem is.

Get new tyres in Maidstone

If you think it’s time for new tyres and you live in Maidstone, come into G&S Tuning. We are a local, friendly garage and offer great prices for new tyres. We’ll do a free tyre inspection to pinpoint any issues, and will do all we can to repair tyres to save you money. Call us today if you’d like a free quote for new tyres:  01622 761 184