Tyre Damage
What common tyre damage looks like, and what causes it.
Pot hole or kerb damage
A hard hit on a pot hole or a kerb can cut the tread or the side wall, and can break the cords inside the tyre. You cannot always see the damage from the outside. Have the tyre checked after a hard hit, also when it still holds its pressure.
Tracking out of alignment
When the wheels do not point straight ahead, one edge of the tread wears faster than the rest. The tyre wears out early, and the car can pull to one side.
Have the wheel alignment corrected before you fit new tyres, or the new tyres wear in the same way.
Excessive wheel camber
Camber is the lean of the wheel when you look at the car from the front. With too much lean, one shoulder of the tyre carries the load and wears smooth while the rest of the tread is still good. Worn or bent suspension parts are a common cause.
Impact damage
Notice the way the damaged area bulges out of line with the rest of the tyre. A bulge shows that the cords inside the side wall are broken. The tyre can fail without warning, so have it replaced before you drive on it.
Tread worn below the legal minimum
The tread of this tyre is worn below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, and it is a very dangerous tyre. It can also bring a fine of up to £2,500 and 3 penalty points. You can order your new tyres from Xtreme Tyres.
Driven on with no air
This tyre was driven on after it lost its air. The side walls collapsed and the tyre broke up on the wheel. A tyre in this condition cannot be repaired, and the wheel can be damaged too. If a tyre goes flat, stop as soon as it is safe and call us.
Seen something like this on your tyres?
Call in and ask for a free tyre safety check.