5 Signs Your Tyres Need Replacing ASAP in 2025. 🚨
5 Signs Your Tyres Need Replacing ASAP in 2025. 🚨
Your car’s tyres are literally where the rubber meets the road — so when they start to wear out, your safety (and your wallet) could be at serious risk. Worn-out tyres affect everything from handling and fuel economy to braking distance and overall safety. So how do you know when it’s time to swap them out?
Here are 5 signs your tyres need replacing ASAP in 2025.
1. Your Tread Depth Is Too Low
Tyre tread helps your car grip the road, especially in wet conditions. Once that tread wears down, your chances of hydroplaning and losing control increase significantly.
👉 Quick Tip: Stick a 20p coin into the tread. If you can see the outer rim, your tread is too shallow — below the UK legal limit of 1.6mm. Time to replace!
2. Visible Cracks, Bulges or Blisters
Take a quick look around the sidewalls of your tyres. See any cracks, bulging spots, or bubbles? These can be signs of structural damage or internal separation, often caused by potholes, kerbs, or age.
👉 Why It Matters: A bulge could lead to a sudden blowout at high speeds. Not something you want happening on the motorway.
3. Your Car Feels “Off” While Driving
If you’ve noticed unusual vibrations, poor handling, or your car pulling to one side, your tyres might be to blame.
👉 Possible Causes: Uneven wear, internal damage, or poor wheel alignment. Even one dodgy tyre can throw your whole ride out of balance.
4. Uneven Wear Patterns
Tyres should wear down evenly over time — but if one side looks more worn than the other, or there are patches of excessive wear, that’s a red flag.
👉 Causes: Misaligned wheels, improper inflation, or suspension issues. Replacing the tyre is step one — but be sure to fix the underlying issue too.
5. They’re Just Old (Even If They Look Fine)
Even if your tyres look okay, rubber degrades over time. Most manufacturers recommend replacing tyres every 6–10 years, regardless of tread. We recommend 5 to be safer.
👉 Check the Date: Look for the DOT code on the tyre sidewall. The last four digits show the week and year of manufacture (e.g., “2219” = week 22 of 2019).
5 Signs Your Tyres Need Replacing ASAP in 2025. 🚨 Final Thoughts 💭
Don’t wait until you’re stranded on the side of the road — or worse. If your tyres are showing any of these warning signs, it’s time to take action. A fresh set of tyres might not be the most exciting purchase, but it’s one of the most important for your safety and peace of mind.
Need help choosing new tyres or figuring out the right size? We’ve got guides for that too — or pop into your local garage and have them take a look.
Why Trust Us With Your Tyres?
When it comes to tyres, we know our stuff — and we’re not just saying that. With years of hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and a genuine passion for keeping drivers safe with our mobile tyre fitting service in Cardiff and Caerphilly, we’re here to give you straight, reliable advice.
Whether you’re tackling your first tyre change or choosing the perfect set for your driving style, we’ve got your back with tips you can trust and recommendations that actually make sense. No jargon. No upselling. Just honest tyre advice from people who care about keeping you rolling safely.
