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- What’s included in the cost of purchasing tyres? All tyre prices include fitting and balancing, as well as disposal of the old tyre and standard valves. Specialist valves can be fitted at an additional cost. For further information please click here for garage valve services and here for Mobile Expert valve services.
- What is the guarantee on my tyres and what is the process for this? If you purchase tyres through Halfords, we offer a lifetime mileage guarantee for any manufacturing defects throughout the legal life of the tyre. If a tyre we’ve fitted has an issue, we can inspect this at any of our garages. If we can’t identify the cause of the issue, the tyre will be sent back…
- What can I do if I've lost my locking wheel nut? If you are faced with this predicament, there are a few options to try: Visit your local dealership which may be able to provide a spare key or use a master key to remove the nut. You can visit your local tyre garage which might be able to drill or cut the nut off. Some garages also now have keys to…
- Should I change my car tyres in pairs? It is always recommended to change tyres in pairs. It may seem like a cheap option to just change the tyre that most urgently needs replacing, but this is a potentially dangerous choice. Having different types or ages of tyres on the same axle of your car means it will have an unequal level…
- What’s the difference between wheel balancing and alignment? Wheel balancing distributes the weight of a wheel evenly on each axle, which helps to ensure that there’s consistent wearing across the width of the tyre. This is included when purchasing a tyre. Wheel alignment adjusts the angle of the wheels so that they’re set in the proper position. Here at…
- How to choose the best tyres for your vehicle If you’re looking for a new set of tyres, you’ve got plenty of choice with Halfords. You’ll find thousands of products from the world’s top manufacturers right here in our online store. So, whether you’re searching for great deals on eco-friendly tyres or have always wanted some ultra-high-performance…
- A guide to car tyre tread depth and safety Few parts on a car are as important as our tyres and it’s vital to ensure that your tyre tread depths are at the legal requirement. Here’s everything you need to know about checking your tread depth. What is tyre tread Your tyre's tread is designed to keep the tyre in contact with…
- Extended Tyre Warranty - Extra cover for your car tyres Our Extended Tyre Warranty is available for only £7.99 per tyre and applies to all our car tyres (excluding run flat tyres and winter tyres) providing that a warranty is purchased at the same time as the tyre. If a defect is found during the legal lifetime of the tyre (up to 1.6mm remaining…
- What is wheel alignment (tracking)? Wheel alignment (tracking) refers to the angle and direction at which your tyres are set. Click below for a guide to checking your wheel alignment. Check Wheel Alignment
- How do I read tyre markings? The numbers on your tyre sidewall refer to; - Width- Aspect ratio (thickness of the tyre wall)- Tyre construction- Tyre diameter- Tyre maximum weight- Tyre speed rating For more information, watch the video below or click here for a detailed guide. Shop our tyres Introducing the…