Tyres
At KAP we have experienced & dedicated tyre technicians who are able to best advise our customers
about what best suits them and their driving style. We have same day appointments available and soon to have a dedicated mobile tyre fitting service.
We offer numerous makes of tyres for you to choose from including Michelin, Falken, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Continental, Yokohama. KAP are also proud dealers of Kumho tyres, avaliable in a vast range of sizes and tread patterns for all types of passenger cars, SUVs, vans and trucks. We will often be far cheaper than most garages so why not call today for a quote.
We have a huge range of tyres in stock suitable for passenger cars, so that the tyre you choose will suit your car and the way that you drive, perfectly. One of our highly skilled team will be happy to advise you as to which they believe would be most appropriate for you. Please give us a call on 01303 228200 today to discuss what we can do for you.
Tyres Enquiry
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Does your Tyre Need Replacing?
There are laws in place in the UK that require a tyre to comply with a number of requirements in order for you to legally be allowed to drive them on the roads. These requirements range from the relevant sidewall markings- the numbers the manafacturer is responsible for, to the correct fitment and condition of your tyre, for example the tread depths.
We recomend that you check your tyres regularly- on a weekly basis, for tread condition and depth, inflation pressure, sidewall or tread damage and for any signs of irregular wear. If in doubt, please come and have them checked by our trained tyre experts in any of our branches, who will determine whether the tyres are legal for further use on the roads.
Must - Know Laws
A cut in excess of 25mm or 10% of the section width of the tyre , whichever is the greater, measured in any direction on the outside of the tyre and deep enough to reach the ply or cord would deem the tyre illegal. If there is any cut in the tyre no matter how small which exposes cords, then the tyre is illegal.
The legal minimum tread depth for cars and light trailers up to 3500 kgs gross vehicle weight and/or eight seated passenger vehicles including driver is 1.6mm in a continuous band throughout the central three-quarters of the tread width, throughout the whole of the circumference. If the tyre causes damage to the road, to any person, or to any vehicle using the road, for example if a vehicle with damaged or very oversized tyres which either caught against a person or other vehicle resulting in either damage or injury is deemed illegal.
Studded tyres are included in the clause above and if used inappropriately, for example, where there is not snow or ice, and they damage the road surface then they would also be illegal. If your tyres are under the legal minimum, or do not comply with the laws shown above you could potentially face a fine of up to £2500 and 3 penalty points on your license per tyre! So please come in and speak to one of our trained tyre experts today, or send an enquiry below.
Our Latest Used Vehicles
Why Choose Us?
Quality
We have a wide range of quality used cars, which are fully HPI checked with New MOT’s carried out as standard on all of our used Vehicles.
Innovation
We strive to maintain high levels of standards keeping up to date with the latest technology, offering exceptional levels of Service across all fields of expertise in the motoring industry.
Commitment
As a family run business for over 70 years, we have continuously offered a level of service that encourages our customers to return, bringing their friends and family along too!
At KAP Motor Group we stock a huge range of new and used vehicles at branches all over the South East in Folkestone and Brighton. If you’re after a garage with every capability of a large nationwide chain but with the passion and care for customers you receive from a family business, KAP was made for you!