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Tyron bands, what are they and how do they work

What are Tyron bands, they are a steel safety band that fits into the wheel well of your wheel so if your tyre deflates you will have the peace of mind that you can stay in control of your vehicle. ...
 

Honda Jazz in N5 with Bridgestone RE040 185/55/15V

New customer booked a job through the website for a Bridgestone RE040 185/55/15V to be put on her Honda Jazz. Customer was called an appointment was arranged for the next day at 10.00.  
 

Audi TT in Bushey WD23 with Nexen Nfera SU1 XL 255/35/19W

New customer called to say that they where stuck at home as the front left tyre on there Audi TT was flat. Spoke to them about what tyre they had on the car and if they where happy with them, they where so I arranged...
 

Range Rover in Bushey WD24 with a cracked rim on Pirelli Scorpion P Zero 285/35/22W

Previous customer called to say that he had a flat tyre, I already had the details of his tyre size (Pirelli Scorpion P Zero 285/35/22W) so ordered 1 tyre for pickup as I was passing the wholesaler and arranged to meet...
 

Jaguar XJ Locking wheel nut removal Watford WD24

Repeat customer called (body work garage) who had just had a stolen and recovered Jaguar XJ in that had no locking wheel nut in the car.   Arranged to meet them in 1...
 

Porsche 911 in Watford WD6 with a puncture

New customer called today with a slow puncture on his Porsche 911, he had been referred to us by an existing customer.   Spoke to the customer on the situation, seems...
 

Wheel balance in N20 Totteridge on a BMW 5 series

Got a call from a new customer who was recommended by a previous customer.   They had had there tyres changed at a local tyre depot but they had experienced wheel...
 

Check your tyre pressure and fluids before a long journey

If you are thinking of going away for the forth coming Bank Holiday weekend then checking your tyres early can save you money.   Worn tyres have reduced grip and are...
 

Porsche Cayenne with Dunlop sportmaxx 295/30/20 and 335/25/22 in N2

Got a call from a previous customer who had hit both tyres on the drivers side against the kerb, he was not to sure if he had damaged the tyres and was wondering if we could have a look, we would be in the area that...
 

Check your tyres before the May bank holiday trip

With the first May Bank Holiday weekend approaching on Monday now is a good time to check your tyres are safe and legal so you don't have a Bank Holiday problem if you are going on a long trip. We all know we should check our tyres...
 

2 Ovation V-002 155/80/13 tyres on a trailer in Luton LU3

New customer called to say he needed 2 tyres for his trailer but was having problems getting them replaced as his trailer has Tyron bands, all the local tyre depots did not want to handle them.  
 

Tyre pressures and fluid levels before a long journey

With Easter almost upon us and a long weekend with nice weather forecast a large number of motorists will be setting off on a journey.   If this is the first long journey that you are making this year check your Fluid...
 

Land Rover Discovery in Watford WD17 with Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255/60/R18 112V

Customer called needing 2 tyres for his Land Rover Discovery, talked to him about his driving style and he wanted to stay with what he already had, so ordered 2 Pirelli Scorpion 255/60/18 tyres as this was what he...
 

Range Rover with Nexen Roadian 285/35/22V in NW8

Repeat customer called to say that one of his tyres had gone down; I asked him if he had driven on the tyre while it was flat and he said only for a few minutes. As his details are on our system I picked out a tyre and loaded it into the van in...
 

Peugeot 307 in Cheshunt EN7 with Arrowspeed 195/65/15H tyre and locking wheel nuts

Called out to a customer with a flat tyre and locking wheel nuts that he could not remove. Spoke to him about his driving style and millage and recommended an Arrowspeed 195/65/15 tyre for his needs, arrange an...
 

3 Unacceptable Excuses for Not Balancing your Wheels

We live in a fast-paced world. The unfortunate result is that lots of us procrastinate and put off the little things that could make a huge difference to our safety and wellbeing in the long-term. For instance, at...
 

General Maintance for your tyres

There is nothing more frustrating than realising you've got a problem with your tyres. Not only does it put your safety at serious risk, but even in minor cases, a blow out or illegal tyres can present a major inconvenience.   ...
 

Lesser Known Advantages of Tyron Safety Bands

There are many ways of ensuring your caravan or motor home is properly maintained: regular servicing, checking the pressure and alignment of your tyres, having your tyres replaced at least every five years or if there...
 

Align your wheels for safety, savings and the environment

A worrying fact we've noticed over time at Hometyre is that many of our customers neglect to have their wheels aligned until it leads to a worn tyre. This is because most people think a worn tyre is the only possible...
 

Locking wheel nuts and over tightened wheel nuts

If you have ever had a puncture by the side of the road you probably know how difficult it can be to remove your wheel nuts with the wheel brace the car manufacturers give you, it is almost as if the nuts have been welded to your wheel. Quite...
 


 


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