A Fast Guide to Tyres

A quick guide to checking your tyres

More than just circular pieces of rubber, tyres provide your car with the stability and safety needed to maintain a high level of performance. And despite being in constant use and suffering constant weather abuse, checking your tyres regularly is something a lot of us fail to do enough. Fundamental to our stopping and breaking, cornering and traction, the depth of our tyres can have a profound effect on how long it takes us to break in the wet, and inadequate depth can often be attributed to the regular occurrence of 'Aquaplaning'.

In the UK, the minimum tyre depth legal requirement stands at 1.6mm across the central circumference of the tyre and most car manufacturers recommend a minimum of 3mm depth. To accompany the legality a £2,500 penalty and 3 point deduction is currently enforced. But avoiding this can be easy. A regular check of your tyres from your local garage will be able to save you the money and license points.

Tyres come in many varying forms with the two most common being radial and cross-ply. By consulting your manufacturers guide book or enquiring at your local service garage, you will be able to establish the correct tyre for your axle base.

Gravesend Garages - Auto 22

For all of your car repair needs including tyre changes, MOT’s, car services and vehicle repairs, remember to visit Auto 22, the local Gravesend Garage for friendly and professional service. Our experienced mechanics will be on hand with the relative diagnostic equipment needed to optimise your motoring performance. In addition to our professional service, our competitive pricing will ensure that you receive a fair and honest examination, making the time you spend with us problem free and efficient.As a car repairs garage with a local orientation, Auto 22, Gravesend pride ourselves on our professionalism as we understand that vehicle repairs can prove stressful and testing. Whether it is a car service, MOT or simply a tyre change, our welcoming Gravesend garage atmosphere and friendly work team strive to ensure that you receive the most satisfactory service possible.

Positioned as a new social enterprise, Auto 22, Gravesend understand the importance of customer satisfaction and that’s why we position ourselves as the most efficient car repairs garage around. Rain or shine, car trouble is never received well and that’s why we place great emphasis on customer accommodation, with mini-valet, free customer drop off (with local residents) and rewards for recommendations, we tailor our services to meet all of your motoring needs.

At this time of year we love to be outside and enjoying the sunshine and we understand that you do too. That’s why we are dedicated to ensuring that you receive the fastest and most efficient servicing around. Our dedicated team of mechanical professionals are experienced in undertaking all of your mechanical troubles including: MOT’s, garage services, car repairs and tyre changes.

Following on from one of the harshest winters on record, we at Gravesend Garages are ready to accommodate any pre-summer car troubles. If your planning to take a trip, visit relatives or enjoy a day away in the sun, make sure that your car is up to-par. MOT’s, tyre replacement and vehicle services are our speciality, and our dedicated team of experts are more than happy to help you make the best of your summer by ensuring that you receive the most peace of man regarding your car.