At Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre, we recently had a customer come in for a routine service, unaware that her tyres were far more worn than they appeared. From the outside, everything looked fine — but once we lifted the vehicle, we found the inner edges of all four tyres were severely worn.

This kind of wear often goes unnoticed because you can’t easily see it unless the tyres are removed or inspected on a hoist. In this case, the inner tread was nearly bald, while the outer side still looked serviceable. The culprit? A wheel alignment issue that had slowly chewed away at the inner edge of each tyre.

• Reduced grip and longer braking distances, especially in wet weather.
• Poor handling or steering stability, making the car harder to control.
• Increased risk of a blowout, particularly at highway speeds.

• Regular tyre inspections
• Wheel alignments at every service or tyre change
• Checking for uneven tread wear or steering pull

If you’re not sure about the condition of your tyres, drop in and let our team take a look. We’ll make sure your vehicle is safe, roadworthy, and performing at its best.