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Tyre Advice & News

Straightforward tyre and vehicle care advice from our workshop on Govan Road — no jargon, just what keeps you safe and saves you money.

Winter Tyres In Scotland: Worth It?

Below 7°C winter compounds grip better than summer rubber. Here is when the switch pays off on Scottish roads.

How To Check Your Tread Depth

A 20p coin test takes seconds and tells you whether your tyres are close to the 1.6mm legal limit.

Why Tyre Pressures Matter

Under-inflated tyres wear faster, use more fuel and lengthen your braking distance.

EV Tyres Explained

Electric cars are heavier and torquier — the right tyre keeps range up and wear down.

Signs You Need Wheel Alignment

Pulling to one side, an off-centre steering wheel or feathered tyre edges all point to alignment.

Part Worn vs New Tyres

What the law requires, what we check, and when a new budget tyre is the better buy.

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