Tyre Fitting In Edinburgh: Technical Aspects You Must Know

A tyre fitting job is more than bolting on a new tyre. Here's what should actually happen for it to be done properly.

If you're curious where modern tyre construction itself comes from, see our brief guide on Michelin's radial tyre history.

Load and speed ratings

Every tyre carries a load index and speed rating matched to the vehicle. Fitting a tyre below the manufacturer's rating isn't just underperformance — it's a genuine safety issue.

Correct torque on the wheel nuts

Wheel nuts need tightening to the vehicle manufacturer's specified torque — not just "tight," and not over-tightened either, which can damage the wheel or studs.

Wheel balancing

An unbalanced wheel causes vibration and uneven wear over time. A proper fitting includes balancing, not just mounting the tyre.

TPMS resets

Many vehicles need their tyre pressure monitoring system reset or recalibrated after a tyre change — skipping this can leave a false warning light on afterwards. See our TPMS page for more.

Getting it fitted properly in Edinburgh

All of the above is standard practice for a proper mobile fitting job — see our Edinburgh coverage page or get in touch for a quote.