Looking for a tyre garage in Wimbledon?

Then look no further than Waterfall in SW19. You can get high end and medium spec tyres from leading brands at competitive prices, and also have your wheels professionally balanced and aligned to minimise wear. We have the latest wheel alignment equipment, allowing us to correctly balance both 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive cars.

Tyre information

Your tyres are the only parts of your vehicle that are actually in contact with the road, and the area which touches the tarmac is really quite small – only about the size of  your hand – so if your tyres are damaged, worn or incorrectly inflated then it can seriously affect your car’s handling and safety. In addition, if your tyres don’t meet the legal requirements, you could face a large fine and penalty points on your driving licence.

So it’s vitally important that you make sure your tyres are maintained in good condition at all times, and that when you need to replace your car tyres car tyres, that the correct ones are chosen and fitted properly.

Top brand tyres

At Waterfall Garage in Wimbledon we can supply and fit supply top brand tyres such as Bridgestone tyres, Continental tyres, Dunlop tyres, Goodyear tyres, Michelin tyres and Pirelli tyres, as well as mid-range alternatives including Avon tyres, Firestone tyres and Yokohama tyres. We don’t generally recommend budget tyres.

Original equipment tyres

We stock Original Equipment tyres for most makes and models, and we can recommend the best tyre for your particular vehicle including BMW car tyres, Citroen car tyres, Fiat car tyres, Ford car tyres, Honda car tyres, Jaguar car tyres, Land Rover tyres, Lexus car tyres, Mazda car tyres, Mercedes car tyres, MINI car tyres, Mitsubishi car tyres, Nissan car tyres, Peugeot car tyres, Renault car tyres, Range Rover tyres, SEAT car tyres, Skoda car tyres, Toyota car tyres, Vauxhall car tyres, Volkswagen car tyres and Volvo car tyres.

What type of tyres to choose?

The type of tyre you need depends on the car you drive and the type of driving you do. If you mostly drive short distances around town, for example the school run or to nearby shops, then safety and economy are likely to be your main concern when it comes to buying replacement tyres. On the other hand, if you do a lot of motorway driving then you’ll probably want to consider low noise, comfort and fuel saving when looking for new tyres. Drivers with luxury or sports cars choose high performance tyres, for precision handling, superb traction and stability & manoeuvrability at high speed.

Pothole damage

Roads are not maintained to the same standard they used to be, especially in towns and cities. As a result, most cars will inevitably suffer pothole damage at some point. If you’ve hit a pothole, you’ll be familiar with the unsettling sound and that nervous feeling just before you stop to inspect the wheel.

In the best case, there might be no damage or only a minor ding, but pothole damage can escalate to more serious problems with the wheels, tyres, suspension or alignment. A worst-case scenario could involve an accident caused by a tyre blowout from hitting a pothole.

Not every encounter with a pothole results in damage, as the impact’s severity is a significant factor, with speed, the size of the pothole, and the angle of impact all being important factors. With that in mind, here are three facts about potholes you might not know:

• Not all pothole damage is visible; some damage, such as wheel alignment and suspension issues, is internal
• Pothole impacts can result in bent rims, internal tire damage, alignment problems, or faulty shocks and struts
• You can report the pothole to your local council, as you might be eligible to file a claim (the local council has a duty to keep the roads in a good and safe condition for road users)

When you come to Waterfall for tyre replacement, we can advise you on the right car tyre for your own driving requirements, and at a price that won’t break your budget.

“Such a great local garage… everyone’s always so friendly and goes above and beyond. They’ve serviced and MOT’d my car several times and always do a really thorough job and at a fair price. Today my flat tyre warning light came on and they fitted me straight in without an appointment, sorted the problem in minutes (it wasn’t a puncture thankfully) and didn’t even charge me! Amazing customer service, thank you”
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