Knowing when to replace your tyres is as important as any other vehicle service. We cover all the signs to look out for and the general lifespan you should expect.
There is no fixed number of miles at which tyres must automatically be replaced — their lifespan depends on tyre brand, vehicle type, road conditions and driving style. As a rough guide, many tyres last between 20,000 and 40,000 miles, though some premium brands on cars with good alignment and gentle driving patterns can exceed this. Regardless of mileage, most manufacturers recommend replacing tyres that are more than five to six years old even if tread depth appears adequate.
Beyond age and mileage, there are physical signs that indicate replacement is needed immediately: visible cracks or bulges in the sidewall, persistent vibration that cannot be resolved by balancing, embedded objects such as screws or nails, and of course tread depth at or below the 1.6mm legal limit. Any tyre showing a sidewall bulge should be treated as a safety emergency and not driven on.
Leeds Mobile Tyres provides a free visual tyre inspection as standard with every visit. If you have not had your tyres checked recently, or if your vehicle has been sitting unused for an extended period — common after winter — our mobile tyre fitting team covers all areas of Leeds, from Headingley to Morley, Roundhay to Armley. Book a check-up on 0113 5195572.
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