Tyre service on Öland

A car on Öland swaps tyres twice a year — winter tyres are mandatory from 1 December to 31 March, and most run summers the rest of the year. The car is also usually the family's biggest daily expense, where unnecessary costs are best avoided.

Swapping tyres before 15 April (summer) and before 1 December (winter) avoids fines and unsafe driving — we book you in before the rush. We also run a tyre hotel, storing your out-of-season tyres dry and dark so they last longer than in the garage.

An estate often carries more weight than you think — full load, roof box, sometimes a trailer behind. That makes it different from an empty saloon in how the tyres wear and what they have to take.

The right load index matters more on an estate — an under-rated tyre can overheat and fail at full load on the autobahn. We read the vehicle's data plate and recommend tyres that cover your actual use, not just the minimum.

An SUV weighs 500–800 kg more than the equivalent saloon, often on big 19–21-inch alloys with low-profile tyres. It looks tough, but it also means every hit against an Öland gravel-road edge can get expensive.

Low-profile SUV tyres are vulnerable to kerb strikes — sidewall bulges often show only when it's too late and the tyre has to be replaced whole. We check sidewalls carefully, fit tyre-pressure sensors (TPMS) correctly and keep the bigger sizes in stock.

A van needs C-rated (commercial) tyres — a heavier-duty construction built for heavy loads and high mileage. Regular car tyres don't last when the van does 60,000 km a year fully loaded.

The wrong load index isn't only illegal — your insurance won't cover a crash if the tyres aren't rated for the load. We check against the data plate and recommend C-rated tyres with the correct index numbers — small cost, big difference.

Motorhome tyres (CP-marked) are built for a vehicle that stands still 90% of the year but weighs 3–4 tonnes and covers long distances when it finally rolls. Quite a different load from normal car tyres.

Motorhome tyres age through UV and standing, not only mileage — after six years the sidewalls crack and the tyre can be dangerous even with plenty of tread. Check the DOT code (four digits = week and year) and replace if older than 6 years.

Tractor tyres are big, costly and work under heavy load — hydraulics, towing, heavy implements. A failed tractor tyre mid-harvest is a real stress point and can cost a full day's work.

Agricultural tyres come in specific patterns for field, road or mixed use — the wrong choice wears out in half the time. We have the gear for large tractor tyres and can also patch punctures in the field when your schedule is tight.

Truck tyres are one of the biggest running costs — fuel, tyres, driver in that order. The right tyre on the right axle (steer, drive, trailer) can save thousands of kronor a month in fuel.

We fit with the correct torque (impact on wheel bolts can break them), balance heavy wheels and can handle twin tyres on the rear axle. An unbalanced truck wheel shows immediately — steering-wheel vibration at autobahn speed is the clear sign.

A bus's tyres carry the weight of 40–50 passengers plus the vehicle's own mass — a single bad tyre can put the whole rig at risk. Running cost and safety go together; the right tyre also saves fuel.

Retreaded tyres are allowed on buses if they are M+S-marked and meet ECE R117 — much cheaper than new and safe from a quality supplier. We recommend new tyres up front and retreads on the rear to keep costs down without compromising safety.

A moped or scooter has small tyres that wear fast — hard riding, a lot of braking and often only one or two tyres on the vehicle. The teenage rider rarely changes them — it falls to the parents.

A damaged or worn moped tyre is directly dangerous — no ABS, no stability control, just rubber on tarmac. We fit the right size and pattern, balance and check pressure — simple but life-critical.

Motorcycle tyres are the most important parts on the bike — the total contact patch with the road is only a few square centimetres. The right tyre for your riding style (sport, touring, adventure) makes a bigger difference than most realise.

Motorcycle tyres always need precise balancing — an imbalance at 60 km/h becomes a vibration at 160 km/h. We fit with the right rotation, balance with weights on the inside and check tread against the legal 1.6 mm minimum.