Tyres

Peugeot Tyre Guide and Wheel Alignment

Complete Peugeot tyre guide covering recommended tyre types, tread depth, pressure monitoring, wheel alignment, and common tyre wear patterns on Partner, Boxer, Expert.

Tyres are your Peugeot's only contact with the road, making them critical for safety, handling, and fuel economy. At GSR Garage in Telford, we provide tyre fitting, balancing, and wheel alignment services for all Peugeot models. The correct tyre pressures for your Peugeot can be found in the owner's manual or on the fuel filler flap. Under-inflated tyres increase fuel consumption and wear prematurely on the edges, while over-inflated tyres reduce grip and wear in the centre. For commercial Peugeot vans like the Partner, correct tyre pressures are particularly important when carrying heavy loads. electrical handbrake motor failure on 3008 and 5008 is something we often see during suspension inspections — worn suspension components cause misalignment, leading to uneven tyre wear. Regular wheel alignment checks help extend tyre life and maintain stable handling. Warning signs of misalignment include the vehicle pulling to one side, a steering wheel that is off-centre when driving straight, and saw-tooth wear patterns on the tyre tread. For Peugeot vehicles, we recommend checking tyre tread depth monthly and before long journeys. The legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm, but we recommend replacing tyres at 3mm for better safety in wet conditions. Our team at GSR Garage in Telford has extensive experience maintaining and repairing Peugeot vehicles for customers throughout the Shropshire.