Spratley's Tyres
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our nearest competitors. You get exactly what you want – great prices and great service.
Price includes fitting, balancing and VAT.
Should I be checking my tyres in between services?
With extended service intervals on modern cars, checking wear and tear items,
such as tyres, has become an expected part of the vehicle owner's
responsibility. The tyres on your car are arguably its most important safety
feature. They are the sole point of contact between your car and the road, and
should ideally be checked on a weekly basis - but in reality how many of us
actually do this?
How likely is it that my tyres need checking?
A report published by the AA - "Get a grip" estimates that 1 in 10 British
motorists drive with at least one tyre that is illegal. The accepted legal
minimum is 1.6mm tread depth, but at this point your tyres are putting you and
other road users at greater risk. Independent research shows that worn tyres
significantly increase the risk of an accident in the wet.
It is recommended you
change your tyres when the tread depth reaches 3mm, which gives 25% better
performance, or typically 8 metres of stopping distance in wet conditions at
50mph*, when compared to tyres with the legal minimum of tread.
Spratley's offer a free tyre check and advise on the condition and tread depth
of your tyres. Furthermore we offer expert advice on the right tyre for your
car.
EU Tyre Labelling - Explained
Why has the EU introduced a Tyre Label?
In order to provide standardised information on fuel efficiency, wet grip and
external rolling noise, the European Union has introduced a compulsory label for
all new tyres, effective from 1st November 2012.
The label is intended to give end-users some essential information to help them
when choosing new tyres.
Below is an example of the EU Tyre Label:
How to read the Tyre Label?
Rolling Resistance (Fuel Efficiency)
Fuel efficiency is important to reduce both CO2 emissions and the cost of
driving. The grades are A to G, with D not being used. The difference between
each grade means a reduction or increase in fuel consumption of between 2.5% -
4.5%. That’s a difference of about 0.42—0.56 mpg for a 36 mpg car per grade.
Wet Grip (Braking Performance)
Wet grip is a critical safety feature and relates to the tyres ability to stop a
vehicle quickly on wet roads and can be expressed in terms of stopping distance.
The grades are A to G, with D and G not being used. The difference between each
grade means an increase or decrease in stopping distance of between one or two
car lengths (between 3 and 6 metres) when braking from 50 mph.
Noise (Exterior Noise Emission)
This is the external noise made by the tyre and is measured in decibels.
The more black bars shown on the label, the louder the tyre.
EU Tyre Labelling - Your Invoice explained
When fitting your tyre we have naturally have to remove the EU Tyre Label.
However in order that you have a record of the 3 different sections of the EU
Tyre Label applicable to your tyre we will included a four digit code in the
tyre description on your invoice.
For example, a tyre with a rolling resistance rating of B, a wet grip rating of
B and a noise rating of 72dB will be described as follows:
TYRE - RATING BB72
If you would like further information regarding the EU Tyre Labelling please do
not hesitate to speak with a member of staff.
More information regarding EU Tyre Labelling can also be found on line at the
following address:
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/tyres/labelling_en.htm
