Tyres with Gateshead Garage

All car tyres and brands available to order with Gateshead Garage

At Gateshead Garage, we sell a range of tyres to suit all kinds of vehicles and budgets. We supply the premium household brands, such as Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli and Goodyear. We also stock the best car tyres from mid-range and budget-range manufacturers such as Hankook, Avon, Landsail and Kuhmo.

How to read your tyres

The size of a tyre is on the sidewall of the tyre. You’ll see a series of numbers and letters, such as 205/55/R16 91V.

Below are your tyre sizes, each number means the following:

205 – Tyres width in millimetres
45 – Sidewall height (%of width)
R17 – Diameter of the tyre’s inner rim (inches)
91 – Load Rating
V – Indicates the maximum speed for the tyre when at full load (Known as the speed rating)

Helpful information on your tyres

It is illegal to have a tyre on the road if the tyre:

It is illegal to have a tyre on the road if the grooves of the tread pattern of every tyre fitted to the wheel of the vehicle do not have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm throughout a continuous band comprising the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tread and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre. This applies to tyres on cars, light vans (not exceeding 3,500kg gross weight) and light trailers.

Failure to comply:

Could lead to prosecution, a heavy fine and a driving licence penalty. This will lead to failure in a legal inspection. Undermines the safety of all road users. Legal requirements – care and condition. It is a legal requirement to keep tyres in good condition.

Tyres with Gateshead Garage

All car tyres and brands available to order with Gateshead Garage

How to read your tyres

Helpful information on your tyres

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