Here at Banner's Auto Repairs our tyre prices are always quoted as fully fitted with no hidden extras. Many garages add extras such as balancing, valve replacement and old tyre casing disposal charges. We supply a wide range of tyres from all of the major brands. Please note, we do not keep tyres in stock, but if you contact us to discuss your requirements we can make sure your tyres are ordered in and they are ready and waiting for you. 

 

Some of the major brands we supply include:

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Goodyear

Pirelli

Toyo Tyres

Kumho Tyres

Firestone

Continental

Dunlop

Avon Tyres

BFGoodrich

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ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TYRE AVAILABLE TO ME?

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Generally speaking, you get what you pay for when it comes to tyres and you should always try and buy at the top end of your budget. There are different types of tyres orientated towards different times of the year – summer tyres will be more biased towards dry, warm conditions, whereas winter tyres are designed to give you more grip in colder, wetter conditions. The most important thing, however, is to always drive to suit the conditions.

 

For most vehicles an all-round tyre will be adequate, but if you’re looking for that extra peace of mind in the wintertime, specialised rubber is advised. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A TYRE?

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It is now widely recognised that all new tyres should display an information label, giving customers easy to understand facts in order for them to compare tyres across three key areas. These include fuel economy and wet grip – judged from A to G (A best, G worst), as well as noise. Fuel economy is represented by a fuel pump icon, wet grip by a simple cloud symbol and noise by anywhere between one and three sound waves.

 

It doesn’t mean a tyre scoring poorly for noise and fuel economy will be poor, however. Performance-biased dry tyres are often very grippy, but noisy and inefficient as a result. The label is there simply to give you a guide.

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HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR TYRES

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The secret to keeping your vehicle’s tyres in A1 condition is to get into the habit of regularly inspecting them. That way, if you notice anything unusual, you can bring the tyre along to us for a professional opinion on what to do.

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A visual inspection is a good place to start. Look at the surface of the tyre and even run your hand over the tread if necessary to check for any foreign bodies embedded in the rubber. Obviously a portion of the circumference is going to remain in contact with the ground, so roll the car forward enough to visually and physically inspect the remaining area of the tyre. If you do detect anything in the tread and you’re unsure what to do, the first thing is to check your tyre pressures. If these are within manufacturer tolerance, drive slowly and carefully to our facility and we will be happy to help.

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Finally, if you're confident to do so, it might be worth jacking the car up, properly supporting the vehicle and taking the wheel in question off. You can then bring it with you and get it repaired or replaced if necessary.

 

Monitoring tyre pressures is important, too! Manufacturers quote pressures for a reason, just as they do grades and quantities of oil for your car’s engine – you wouldn’t put the wrong oil or too little of it into your motor, blatantly risking a mechanical failure, so why do it with a tyre? Again, if you're unsure, please visit us and we will be happy to help.