The best place to find your car's tyre size is by checking
the sidewall of your current tyres! You can check the recommended sizes for
your vehicle by using the vehicle registration online, in your vehicle's
handbook or on the sticker inside...
Yesterday,
Hometyre Kent were asked to visit a client in Finberry, Kent, for a screw that
puncture the front tyre of his Toyota Avensis on his way back from work the
previous day. The customer rang into the office to book a time that suited...
Mobile Puncture Repair Service in Ashford, Maidstone and Surrounding Local Areas
All Hometyre Mobile Tyre Service Vehicles are equipped to carry out safe puncture repairs to BSAU159 standards.
We use a plug patch repair...
Should I Fit Winter Tyres or
All Season Tyres? Tread carefully…
Between 2015 – 2021 the insurance provider, USwitch found
that over half of serious accidents involved a driver travelling speeds below
30mph. You cannot...
The weather is starting to turn and we can definitely feel a
coldness in the air. This time of year is a critical time for raising awareness
of tyre safety and the important of checking your tyres!...
In the late 80s/early 90s, wheel theft was rampant. From
exotic Japanese alloys to small steel wheels, if they weren't clamped down, it
would probably be taken! To counter this, car manufactures started installing
special nuts on each of the...
The Dreaded Tyre Pressure Light… Why It Comes On and How to
Fix It!
If you've been there – you'll know! You're driving along, minding
your own business, going about your daily tasks, when suddenly, that pesky tyre
pressure light...
Well… it was going to happen at some point. Ferrari have decided to take the jump and
enter the SUV market with the all-new Ferrari Purosangue. To call this just an
SUV or Cross Over verges on almost being...
Mobile tyre fitting is becoming increasingly popular across the country
as it offers high levels of convenience and saves time for busy people! Gone
are the days where you need to take time out of your busy schedule to visit a
garage or tyre...
As a vehicle owner, you understand the importance of keeping
your car and caravan in good working condition. One of the most crucial
components of any vehicle is its tyres. Tyres play a crucial role in ensuring
your vehicle's safety and...
We were called out to a new customer in Ashford who
had called the office with complaint of a flat tyre! They were stuck on their
drive and needed a same day service to get them moving again!
The customer explained they weren't sure...
This morning we had a call from a Bentley Continental owner
with a flat tyre in Ashford. Having just waken up, he quickly searched for someone
to help as soon as possible and found us also based in Ashford!
...
There are various markings which will indicate your tyre is
a Run-Flat / Run On Flat / Runflat tyre! We've listed the most common
variations below alongside the tyre brand they're commonly associated with:
RFT Run
Flat Technology...
As the electric car market continues to advance leaps and
bounds, ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicle manufacturers are starting to
catch up with government pledges to produce fully electric vehicles. The most
recent addition to the list...
Tubes, bent valves and bead tape, common vocabulary for the
classic car enthusiasts! Over the last month, we’ve been on a role with classic
cars as they start to emerge from their winter hibernation. Two of the more
notable...
Hometyre Kent were asked to visit a client in Dover, Kent,
to balance all four wheels on this Peugeot 407SW. This Peugeot has centreless
wheels, meaning it requires an adapter for wheel balancing, the client was
turned down...
Wheel alignment is often overlooked, if you're alignment is
off even just a little bit, it can dramatically affect your tyres and can cut
your tyre lifespan by almost half, not to mention the fuel...
We offer a fully mobile puncture repair service across Kent, including Ashford, Maidstone and Folkestone.
If you've suffered a puncture, whether it's flat to the
floor and unable to be...
Like Apples and Oranges, tyres may be ‘tyres’ but not all
are the same. Whether it be down to size, brand or pattern, even the same
family of tyres can be completely different. The main difference between a
commercial...
What are TPMS
systems?
TPMS, which stands for; Tyre Pressure Monitor Systems which measure the air pressure
inside of the tyre and relay this information to the driver in the cabin....
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