Stopping distance
Worn tread significantly increases stopping distance, especially in wet weather — a tyre near the legal minimum performs noticeably worse than a fresh one.
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Better Tyres, Better Drive: Why Tyre Condition Matters
How tyre condition affects safety, fuel efficiency and handling — and when it's time to replace.
Tyres are the only part of the car actually touching the road — their condition affects almost everything about how a vehicle handles.
Fuel efficiency
Under-inflated or badly worn tyres increase rolling resistance, which means the engine works harder and uses more fuel.
Handling and control
Even tread and correct pressure keep the car predictable in corners and in poor weather — uneven wear undermines that even if the tread depth looks fine at a glance.
When to replace
Tread depth below 1.6mm, visible cracking or bulging, or noticeable vibration are all signs it's time — see our tyre replacement service for options.
Getting it sorted
We fit tyres at your home, workplace or roadside across Bathgate, West Lothian and Edinburgh — see our mobile tyre fitting in Edinburgh page for details, or get in touch for a quote.