Tyres & Alignment
Tyres worn or damaged? We supply and fit all major tyre brands. Add a four-wheel alignment and your new tyres wear evenly and last longer, so you replace them less often and save money. See how alignment helps below.
How it works
Tell us your tyre size (on the sidewall) or your registration and we'll check what's needed. We can usually source tyres same or next day. Book a slot that works for you.
Come to us at 74-76 Station Rd, Worthing, BN11 1JY. Tyre fitting is typically quick. For alignment checks, allow a little longer.
New tyres are fitted and balanced as standard. If you've booked alignment, we run the 4-wheel laser check and adjust to your car's exact spec. The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is reset before you leave.
We'll show you the alignment printout so you can see the before and after. You leave with balanced, properly aligned tyres and a correctly calibrated TPMS.
4-wheel alignment
Most drivers don't think about alignment until something's clearly wrong. By then, the tyres are already paying the price.
When your wheels are out of line, your tyres drag slightly sideways as you drive. That wears the edges down faster, so they need replacing sooner.
Misaligned wheels scrub the inside or outside edge of your tyres, cutting their life significantly. Alignment pays for itself in tyre savings.
When wheels aren't pointing straight, the car is constantly working against itself. Correct alignment reduces rolling resistance and improves mpg.
A car that pulls to one side or has a crooked steering wheel almost always has an alignment issue. It's a safety concern, not just an inconvenience.
Proper alignment means the car responds predictably when you steer or brake. Especially important in wet conditions and emergency situations.
Brands we supply
Budget, mid-range, and premium options available. Not sure which is right for your car? Call us and we'll advise.
Why us
We use a 4-wheel laser system and align to the exact manufacturer tolerance for your vehicle, not a generic setting that's close enough. The printout shows you the before and after.
Every tyre we fit is balanced before the car leaves. No vibration, no high-speed wobble. It's included, not an optional extra you have to ask for.
We'll tell you which tyre suits your car and driving style, not which one makes us the most margin. Budget tyres are sometimes fine. Premium tyres are sometimes worth it. We'll explain the difference.
TPMS reset is included with every tyre fit. You won't leave with a warning light on the dashboard because we forgot to clear it, or because we charge extra for something that takes 30 seconds.
Questions
Everything you need to know about tyres and alignment.
1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre's width, around the full circumference. Most manufacturers recommend replacing tyres at 3mm. Below 1.6mm is illegal and carries a fine of up to £2,500 per tyre plus 3 penalty points.
Use the 20p test: insert a 20p coin into the tread grooves. If the outer band of the coin is visible, your tread is below 3mm and the tyres should be replaced soon. If the band is hidden, you're above 3mm. Bring it to us and we'll check all four and advise honestly.
4-wheel alignment (also called tracking) measures and adjusts the angles of all four wheels relative to each other and to the road. Incorrect alignment causes uneven tyre wear, poor fuel economy, and steering that pulls to one side. We use a laser alignment system to set your car to the exact manufacturer specification.
Once a year as part of your annual service, or whenever you: hit a pothole or kerb hard, replace tyres, notice the car pulling to one side, or find your tyres wearing unevenly. It's a quick check and cheap to fix when caught early.
We stock a range of common sizes in popular brands. If we don't have your exact tyre, we can usually source it same-day or next-day. Call us with your tyre size and we'll check availability before you come in.
Yes. We can supply and fit run-flat tyres for vehicles that came from the factory with them. Note that run-flats should only be fitted to vehicles designed for them, as the suspension and ride characteristics are calibrated differently.
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) uses sensors in the wheel to monitor tyre pressure and alert you if it drops. After fitting new tyres or adjusting pressures, the system needs to be reset to recognise the correct pressures. We reset it as standard after every tyre fit.
No. Balancing corrects weight imbalance in the wheel and tyre assembly, which causes vibration at certain speeds. Alignment corrects the angle of the wheels. Both matter. We balance every tyre we fit as standard.
All brands. Set to exact spec. Worthing's independent garage.
