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Here at  Champion Tyres Limerick, we provide a quality and reliable service.Located close to Limerick City you can have your tyres fitted at your convenience.

We stock all leading makes and brands of tyres and offer the best prices in town for new and remould tyres.

Champion Tyres  understand the importance of fitting the correct tyre at a price you can afford, so if its new or remould tyres or just need a check-up don't hesitate to give us a call for the best prices in town.


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Dear Sir /Madam.

I am looking for new 4 tyres(205/55/R16 91V), it must be "Dunlop Sport Blue Response" or "Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance "only. what is a quotation plus replacing and wheel alignment(tracking),

Declan Madigan

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Champion Tyres are tyre specialists and offer a wide range of new and remould tyres.

If your tyres are worn or damaged it can seriously affect your cars handling. It is important to check tyre tread dept, tyre condition and tyre pressure to ensure your tyres are safe for the road. 

When to Replace your Tyres

The legal minimum limit for tyre tread depth in Ireland is 1.6mm.  This is because tyre performance gets worse as the tread wears down. 

The greater the wear to your tyres the worse its wet weather grip will be.  Tread depth should be checked more frequently once it reaches 3mm.  Tyres should be replaced before their tread depth wears below 2mm.  This is especially important if heading into autumn and winter months.


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Tyre life is influenced by several factors:

Driving style; For example, aggressive cornering and harsh braking increases wear

Position - Front tyres wear faster because of movement through steering

Speed - High speed driving increases temperature and increases wear

Load - Heavy loading increases wear

Pressure - Both under inflation and over inflation increase wear

Alignment - Incorrect wheel alignment results in rapid and uneven wear.

Generally on a front-wheel-drive car you'd hope for a minimum of 20,000 miles for front tyres, and double that for those on the rear.

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Tyre Age

Age is a separate issue to wear.  Tyres deteriorate naturally through exposure to heat, sunlight (Ultraviolet/UV) light and rain. Degradation depends on the amount of exposure and the severity of the weather.

This is a more common problem for caravans, trailers and vehicles which are often only used occasionally.   In everyday vehicles, tyres almost certainly will wear out before they degrade to such an extent they're unserviceable.

UV cracking tends to occur in tyres that are four or five years old.  Tyres should be replaced irrespective of age if cracking becomes severe

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Tyre Pressure

Tyre pressures are quoted for cold tyres and will be specified in your car manual. They may also be shown on a sticker inside the fuel filler cap or driver's door.

Generally two figures will be quoted; one for 'normal' use and a higher figure for full loads.  You should make sure to adjust the pressures as required.

If you don't know the correct tyre pressures you can contact the vehicle manufacturer's customer services department.

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Correct tyre pressure is important for several reasons:

Tyre life –under or over inflation increases wear

Fuel economy –under inflation increases fuel consumption

Safety –under or over inflation will affect grip and braking performance

Ride –over inflation can result in a harsh, uncomfortable ride

You should check tyre pressures every two weeks when the tyres are cold using a reliable tyre pressure gauge.

At the same time, examine the tyres for any cuts or bulges.  If you find any, have them checked out by a professional as soon as possible.  A bulge in a tyre indicates internal structural damage so the tyre will need to be replaced.

The tyre must also be replaced if you find cuts deep enough to reveal the internal structure of the tyre.