Coventry Tyres

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06/12/2017

ATTENTIOMN VAN DRIVERS!!
Here at Coventry tires we have some great tires at affordable prices for your vans.
Drop by or call us for a quote.

04/12/2017

Get your tires in time for the festive season!!
We have many 17" and 18" tires available fitted at competitive prices starting from JUST £40.
Come and visit us today or call us for a quote.

02/12/2017

Damaged or worn tyres endanger lives 😱

Did you know...if your tires aren't as they shouold be...you risk a fine or invalidating your insurance too? 😲

Whatever you’re driving, the condition of your tyres is critical for your safety as they’re the only part of your vehicle in contact with the road.

Because your tyres play such a vital role, there are some very important and specific legal requirements relating to their condition and maintenance:
Tyre must be fit for purpose and be free from any defects which might damage the road or endanger any person.
Tyres must be correctly inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's and the tyre manufacturer's recommended pressure.

Fit for purpose means that a tyre must:
-Be compatible with the types of tyres fitted to the other wheels
-Not have any lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of the structure.
-Not have a cut or tear in excess of 25mm or 10% of the sectional width of the tyre, whichever is the greater, and which is deep enough to reach the ply or cord.
-Not have any part of the ply or cord exposed

You can expect an MOT failure if your tyres have any of these faults or if you have tyres of different sizes on the same axle.

Tread depth 🚙

The tread of your tyres is the part in contact with the road in normal conditions and the depth of the tread grooves mustn’t be less than the legal minimum.

The minimum depth of tread depends on the type of vehicle:

Type of vehicle && Minimum tread depth

-Cars, Goods vehicles (

01/12/2017

Do you own a small car? 😉Here at Coventry tires we have a vast range of new 15" high quality tires starting from just £30!! 😱😉🚙🚗
Why not come and get youself some new wheels in time for winter!🌬️ We wont be beaten on price and quality 😉

30/11/2017

All you need to know about car tyres for safe driving 😉🚗🚙

There’s just four small patches of rubber each about the size of your hand that are keeping your car in touch with the road so having the right tyres, in good condition and correctly inflated is vital for your safety.

Checking your tyres:
Helps keep you and your family safe.
Saves you money by making your tyres last longer.
Keeps you on the right side of the law.

New tyres to the front or back?

Check your handbook first but if it doesn’t give any specific advice then, whether your car’s front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive the best/newest tyres should be on the back.

Making sure you have your best tyres on the back will favour ‘understeer’ rather than ‘oversteer’ when grip is limited such as in very wet or cold conditions.
Understeer – the car tends to go straight on even though you’re turning the wheel.
Oversteer – the back end breaks free and the car is likely to spin.

Tyres with deeper tread grooves are less likely to puncture too and it's more difficult to control a car with a damaged rear tyre than one with a damaged front tyre.

Basic legal requirements

Your tyres must:
Be compatible with the others on the car.
Be in a generally good physical condition.
Be correctly inflated to the recommended pressure.
Have sufficient tread and depth of tread – at least 1.6mm in the centre ¾ of the tread in a continuous band around the tyre.

You don't have to carry a spare and it doesn't have to meet the legal requirements while it's stowed away but must do if you use it.

More about tyres and the law

The 20p test

The band around the edge of a 20 pence coin is a little wider than the legal limit of 1.6 mm so you can use one for a quick and simple check. Stick the coin, edge on, into one of the tread grooves and look at it from the side:
If the outer band on the coin is completely obscured, then your tread’s above the legal limit.
If you can see the outer band then your tread may be below the legal limit.

3 February 2017 - AA

30/11/2017

Come and see us for a variety of tires from HIFLY,RUNWAY,ARTUM and other major budget tire brands. At Coventry tires, our mission is to exceed customers' expectations in service, quality, and price. We do not sell customers anything they do not need.