Find a professional tyre fitting service near you

Having car repairs can be overwhelming and time-consuming, so it can be tempting to stick to the DIY route. For one, tyre fitting can be done simply with jack stand, a mounting machine, and other equipment. But instead of added safety, this option can be riskier if you’re not skilled enough. Good thing there are proficient Taskers who can take on the job.

Reap the benefits of mobile tyre fitting near you. Here’s what to expect when booking through Airtasker:

Replacing Worn-Out and Old Tyres

Planning to book a tyre replacement session near you? The process depends on your wheels’ state.

Whether through heat or rainfall, severely weathered tyres should be immediately changed before the damage reaches internally, or extreme temperate creates cracks.

If not replaced ASAP, tyres with shallow tread depth (below 1.6 millimetres or 2/32 inches) might make it harder for you to drive especially on slippery roads. Tyre patterns should provide excellent traction.

When you hit a kerb or a pothole, bulged tyres tend to happen. A strong impact can cause your wheel’s sidewall to break, plus air or moisture to seep in, therefore making the outer layer swell. These tyres may explode due to pressure or cause other internal damages.

When it comes to wheels’ lifespan, most manufacturers recommend five- to six-year-old tyres be changed, while those beyond a decade can be totally replaced. Check the stamped physical age on your tyre’s sidewall.

Removing Old Tyres

First, deflation removes the old damaged rubber. When releasing the inflation, the valve core will be detached using a removal tool, allowing air to escape. Once lightweight, a tyre spreader or mounting machine will be used to remove the tyre wall and bead from the wheel rim.

Assessment on New Tyres and Rims

The booked specialist can aid in ensuring the new tyres match the size of your existing rims, as well as your car’s make and model. The purpose of the inspection is to determine if the tyres need cleaning, minor adjustments, or replacements to prevent problems or accidents.

This will also lessen your chances of going the extra mile, a.k.a. visiting the repair shop during the most inconvenient time.

Tyre Fitting and Inflating

Before mounting the new tyres, the rim seats and tyre beads will be lubricated inside and out to ensure they will fit seamlessly. A tyre spreader will be utilised to mount the tyre onto the wheel and prepare them for inflation. It must remain secured on the mounting machine while adding air into the tyres. Afterwards, the Tasker will inflate the wheels while rotating until the tyre beads are pressed firmly against the wheel rim.

New Tyre Checking

Wheel balancing weights will be installed on the rims to detect any tyre imbalance. This process will compensate for potential dangers of driving with improperly fitted tyres. Apart from that, the thread depth will also be checked to make sure it’s neither under- or over-inflated.