Tyre Fitment & Replacement
The right tyre, correctly fitted, for how and where you actually drive.
Recommended interval
When tread nears 1.6mm, or tyres exceed 5–6 years of age
Typical turnaround
Around 20–30 minutes per tyre
Warranty
6 months / 6,000km on all work
What is Tyre Fitment & Replacement?
Tyre fitment covers selecting, supplying, and fitting new tyres matched to your vehicle's size, load rating, and speed rating — as well as your driving conditions, whether that's daily Bulawayo commuting or long-distance highway travel. Every new tyre is balanced as part of the fitment process.
We check tread depth, sidewall condition, and age — not just visible wear — across all four tyres to advise honestly on what genuinely needs replacing now versus what can wait.
Why this matters for your car
Tyres are the only part of your car actually touching the road — every braking, cornering, and acceleration force is transmitted through them. Worn, mismatched, or incorrect tyres compromise grip precisely when you need it most, in the wet or during an emergency stop.
Tyre age matters as much as tread depth: rubber compounds harden and crack over years even with plenty of tread left, so we check manufacture date, not just wear.
What happens if you delay this?
This isn't scare-mongering — it's what we see time and again when this exact issue is left unaddressed.
Longer stopping distances
Worn tread significantly increases stopping distance, especially on wet roads.
Reduced wet-weather grip
Tread depth below the legal minimum dramatically increases the risk of aquaplaning.
Uneven handling
Mismatched tyre brands or tread patterns across an axle can make the car behave unpredictably during cornering.
Signs you need this now
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth booking an inspection before the issue progresses.
Tread depth approaching the 1.6mm legal minimum
Visible cracking on the tyre sidewall
Tyres are older than 5–6 years, regardless of tread depth
Persistent vibration or noise that balancing didn't resolve
Our process
Every job follows the same disciplined sequence — diagnose first, explain clearly, then fix it right.
Tyre & wheel assessment
We inspect tread depth, sidewall condition, and age across all four tyres.
Correct tyre selection
We recommend tyres matched to your vehicle's size, load, and speed rating.
Fitment & balancing
New tyres are fitted and precision balanced as standard.
Pressure & TPMS check
Tyre pressures are set correctly and TPMS sensors reset where fitted.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers, so you know exactly what to expect before you book.
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