Tyres & Wheel Alignment in Tyne and Wear

Tyres & Wheel Alignment from our Hebburn workshop

Your tyres are the only part of the car in contact with the road, so their condition affects braking, handling and safety. Uneven wear, a steering wheel that shakes or a car that pulls to one side are all signs worth checking.

Banks of the Tyne Motor Co supplies and fits new tyres, repairs punctures and carries out wheel balancing, tracking and four-wheel alignment for drivers across Tyne and Wear. We can also look at suspension and steering if worn parts are causing the wear.

What we cover

• New tyres
• Tyre fitting
• Puncture repairs
• Wheel balancing
• Tracking
• Four-wheel alignment

Specific services

New tyres

New tyres are supplied to suit your vehicle, driving and needs. We can talk through the choices, such as quality ranges, seasonal tyres and noise or wet-grip differences, so you choose sensibly.

Tyre fitting

Tyre fitting covers removing the old tyre, fitting the new one, setting the pressure and balancing the wheel. A properly fitted and balanced tyre runs smoothly and wears evenly.

Puncture repairs

Puncture repairs can be done when the damage is in the repairable area of the tread. Sidewall damage and large holes mean a replacement tyre. We inspect the tyre inside and out before deciding.

Wheel balancing

Wheel balancing adds small weights so the wheel and tyre spin evenly. An unbalanced wheel can cause steering-wheel vibration at certain speeds and uneven wear.

Tracking

Tracking adjusts the angle of the wheels so they point in the right direction. Poor tracking causes tyre wear, a crooked steering wheel and a car that wanders.

Four-wheel alignment

Four-wheel alignment checks and adjusts all four wheels relative to each other and to the car's centreline. It suits vehicles with adjustable rear suspension, or after suspension work, and helps keep the car handling straight.