CARMEX GARAGE SERVICES
Tyre Services
Here at Carmex Garage Services we provide a full range of Tyre Services
Puncture Repairs
Tyre Balancing & Wheel Alignment
Tyres for Sale
Our Recommendation
We recommend that motorists check tyre tread depth, condition & pressure on a monthly basis and before any long journeys - and if in doubt, come into our service centre at Carmex Garage Services in Wigan for a free tyre safety inspection.
We are an independent business that provides friendly, professional, impartial advice so that the products you buy suit your vehicle, your mileage and your pocket.
Illegal Tyres
Illegal tyres will make your insurance invalid. Tyres are one of the most important components of a vehicle. The tyre tread area making contact with the road is relatively small - only about the size of the palm of your hand - so if your tyres are worn or damaged it can seriously affect your car's safety and handling.
Not only that, if your tyres don't meet legal requirements, you could face a fine of £2,500 per tyre and 3 penalty points on your licence.
Check your Tyres Regularly
Tread Wear - Often tyres have to be replaced long before their specified life has been reached principally because of rapid or uneven tread wear. The most common causes of avoidable tread wear are:
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Under InflatingCausing rapid wear along the edges of the tread.
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Over InflatingCausing rapid wear along the centre of the tread.
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Faulty Brakes or Shock AbsorbersCan cause flat bald spots around the tread of the tyre.
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Incorrect Wheel AlignmentWill cause rapid wear along the inside or outside edges of the FRONT tyres. If you strike a kerb or hit a pot-hole, the delicate settings of the steering gear geometry are invariably misaligned which will result in this sort of wear. Wear and tear in the steering components can also knock the wheel alignment out of true – so it’s vital that you have the front wheels realigned every 3 months or 3000 miles.
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Damage LimitationCuts, breaks and abrasions to the tyre casing can penetrate deep into the inner fabric of the tyre and can be extremely dangerous – capable of causing high speed blow-outs. However, penetration of the tread by a nail or shard of glass or metal can often be safely repaired.
If you are looking for a specific brand or size which you can’t locate, call us today and let us help you.
We carry a large stock of tyres for cars and vans. All products that we stock are good quality tyres that we would put on our own cars so you can be safe in the knowledge that the products you have bought will keep you and your family safe on the road.