If you have noticed a change in your car’s handling, it might be time for new tyres. Your tyres are the contact point between you and the road and can be the cause of an avoidable accident.
They offer you grip and stability on the road, being vital in allowing you to brake safely and maintain your steering and handling. These are critical areas in keeping you safe at all times.
RM Motors offers a comprehensive tyre and alignment service, ensuring our clients remain safely on the road. Our team of experts provide a premium service for our clients, who have come to rely on the experience and knowledge of our team.
Please speak to one of our technicians today for everything tyres in Leeds, Huddersfield and the surrounding areas.
What are the minimum tread requirements? And how do I measure this?
The UK’s legal minimum requirement for tyre tread is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of your tyre.
Gauge devices are used to measure the exact tread remaining on your tyre. But if you don’t have access to one of these and are concerned about your tyre tread, you can check your tread using a 20p.
Simply place a 20p into the lowest tread depth of your tyre. Your tyre should be above the minimum if you can no longer see the outer rim. If you can see the edge, your tread is below 3mm and should be checked as soon as possible.
Seeing the 20p rim would mean you are driving on illegal tyres. And please remember that unless you are prepared to test all the treads on all your tyres, the test would not be reliable, and your tyres could still run the risk of an accident and fines.
Call RM Motors today and arrange your tyre assessment and keep yourself safely on the road.
I can't find my locking wheel nut key – what should I do?
If you are having trouble locating your locking wheel nut key, don’t panic. Please do not create a DIY wheel nut key, as this usually causes more damage and will give you an unnecessary repair bill.
Simply contact RM Motors today and let our team help.
For Tyres Batley, book with RM Motors today.
We’re the place to go for tyres Leeds, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield and the surrounding areas.
I’ve damaged my wheel. Can you fix it?
We are fully equipped to deal with wheel repairs at our Batley garage.
So if we can repair your wheel, our technicians will.
However, if it’s beyond repair we will advise you, afterall your safety is our priority.
How to check your tyre pressure?
Correct tyre pressures will be shown on the inside of the driver’s door or inside of your fuel cap.
The next step is to check your current tyre pressure.
Firstly, remove the dust cap from the tyre valve and place the pressure gauge onto the valve. Gently pressing down with the gauge on the valve stem will give you a reading.
If you need to reinflate your tyres, set the air machine to the recommended pressure and keep the gauge pushed down firmly on the value, the machine will do the rest.
If you are unsure or require help with this, give us a call today, and we’ll be happy to help.
When your new tyres are fitted, don’t forget the importance of completing 4 wheel alignment. Wheel alignment is key to ensuring that your wheels and tyres are tracking correctly and giving you maximum control over your vehicle. To find out more, check out our wheel alignment page.
For Tyres Batley, book with RM Motors today.
We’re the place to go for tyres Leeds, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield and the surrounding areas.