Rapid Fit

Tyres

We use our huge purchasing power to secure the best deals on tyres from many different manufacturers, saving you money on almost any tyre you want!

We are confident that our tyre prices are highly competitive and will endeavour to match or beat any written quotation. All our tyre prices include valve and balance, carcass disposal and are fully fitted. The price we quote is the price you pay!

Some Useful Tyre Information

MAXIMUM TYRE TREAD = 8mm

MAXIMUM LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm

MAXIMUM USABLE TREAD = 6.4mm

Please Note: Tyres are health checked by taking three readings across the width of the tyre, starting with the outside tread depth measurement. Any excessive varience in the three readings may indicate the need for a wheel alignment check to avoid further excessive wear.

As a rough guide a millimeter (1mm) of tyre tread lasts from approximately 1,000 - 4,000 miles, dependent upon driving style, road and weather conditions and tyre rubber compund.

8mm Your tyre is 0% worn
7mm Your tyre is 15% worn
6mm Your tyre is 31% worn
5mm Your tyre is 47% worn
4mm Your tyre is 62% worn
3mm Your tyre is 78% worn
2mm Your tyre is 94% worn
1.6mm Your tyre is 100% worn

Illegal Tyre(s) Penalty Warning:

For every tyre offence there is a maximum fine of £2,500, with discretionary disqualifiction and a compulsory driving licence endorsement of 3 penalty points.

No of Faulty Tyres Max Fine Penalty Points
1 £2,500 3
2 £5,000 6
3 £7,500 9
4 £10,000 12