Two Tyres for a Local Company's Van in Edinburgh

We recently had a repeat local Edinburgh computer company place an order for two near side (passenger) tyres to be replaced as they had hit a pothole.

After placing the order online, the customer was given a quick call to confirm the details of the booking and, more importantly, confirming that they got the size of the tyre directly from the side of the tyre. With the phone call completed, the tyre was ordered for the next morning. Before arriving, we loaded the tyre onto the van and set the route in the satnav. Upon arrival to the customer's location, we noticed that the tyres were wearing heavily on the inside. Before changing the tyres, this was discussed with the customer. We agreed that before the new tyres were popped on, we would correct the alignment by adjusting the track-rod ends to bring the alignment within the manufacture's tolerance.

With the alignment complete, the Nissan NV200 was jacked up. The nuts were then loosened, and the wheel taken off and placed on the turn table in our van. This is where we broke the bead and removed the old, damaged tyre. Before replacing the tyre, we inspected the alloy for any damage that might have occurred after hitting a pothole. Luckily, the alloy was perfectly fine, and it seemed as though the tyre had taken most of the brunt. We installed the new Nexen NBLUE 185/65 R15 and inflated to the correct pressure. Then we balanced the wheel on our mobile balancing machine. This was then placed back onto the Nissan and the nuts tightened to the correct torque setting. Before removing the front near side tyre, the rear offside was switched over to this position to ensure that the customer had the most amount of grip on the rear. The same removal, inspection and replacement service was issued for the next wheel.

The job was completed within the hour and the keys were handed back to the customer at the main reception!

If your vehicle needs a new set of tyres, a mobile wheel alignment service or even a puncture repair, don't hesitate to give us a call on 0131 341 3424 or send an email to info@hometyre.co.uk