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Whether you need to book in your car's annual MOT in Gateshead or require a full car service, you can rely on our centre on Sunderland Road, Felling. Renowned as a stockist of high-performance premium tyres in Gateshead, and a fully approved MOT centre, Kwik Fit is an excellent option for all your auto maintenance, repair and test requirements.
Our centre is easy to find when you're looking for wheel alignment or car repair services in Gateshead. You'll spot us in between Heworth and Felling Metro stations. On arrival at our centre, you'll find 14 parking spaces out front reserved for visiting customers. If you're using our Gateshead MOT centre, two of our parking bays are specifically allocated for this purpose. You're welcome to wait inside our Gateshead centre until your car servicing is finished - taking advantage of our free tea, coffee and WiFi access in our comfy seating area - or, if you'd prefer, you can leave your car with us and stretch your legs around the local area.
Located just five minutes from Asda supermarket and an array of cafes and takeaways on and around Sunderland Road, grabbing a quick bite to eat or a drink while we attend to your car service in Gateshead is simple.If you've got a little more time on your hands, why not jump on the Metro at Felling and venture into Newcastle city centre? With the usual range of high street shops, cafes and restaurants found in this vibrant centre, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding things to do.
We really are perfectly placed for public transport should you need to get somewhere when you're without your car for a few hours. With two metro stations in the vicinity, and various bus services operating incredibly close by, travelling across the region is easy, even if your car is being fitted with a new set of tyres in Gateshead!
Whether you need major or minor car repair work or an air conditioning regas in Gateshead, our trusted and expert technicians can take care of it. If you'd like a little more information on any of the services we provide, or wish to book your car in for a check-up, simply give the centre a call. If you're in the area and passing by, you're also more than welcome to drop in any time. Our dedicated team will always be on hand to help.
Your tyre size can be found on the sidewall of your current tyre and is a sequence of numbers and letters. The most common tyre size in the UK is 205/55R16 but there are many variations so it’s important to check your existing tyre first before searching for tyres.
Tip: Take a photo of your existing tyre sidewall to make it easier to identify your tyre size using the guide below.
The first three digits. This displays the width of the tyre in millimetres. A tyre marked 225 will measure 225mm across the tread from sidewall to sidewall.
Aspect Ratio
The fourth and fifth digits of the tyre code that immediately follow the tyre width. The aspect ratio or profile height of the tyre sidewall is expressed as a percentage of the tyre width. So an aspect ratio of 55 for example means that the profile height of the tyre is 55% of its width.
Rim Diameter
The next two digits represent the size of the wheel rim that the tyre can be fitted to. It is also the diameter of the tyre from bead to bead. So a tyre marked 16 will fit on a 16-inch wheel rim.
Speed Rating
The speed rating of a tyre is represented by a letter of the alphabet at the end of the tyre size code and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tyre. Tyres receive a speed rating based on a series of tests which measure the tyres capability to handle a set speed for a prolonged period of time.
Select your tyre speed rating to find out the maximum speed your tyres can maintain.
If you are unsure what speed rating you need, be sure to check your vehicle handbook. Choosing a lower speed rating than that recommended by your vehicle manufacturer could potentially invalidate your insurance.
Load Rating
The load index provides information on the maximum weight capability for the tyre. The load index is a numerical code that can be located just after the tyre size marking and before the speed rating.
Select your load index to find out the maximum load capability for your tyres.
Although not illegal, it is not advisable to have tyres with a lower speed rating or load index than the manufacturer recommended tyre specification for your vehicle, or to have a combination of different tyre construction types. Consult your vehicle handbook to confirm your vehicle’s tyre speed rating and load index as well as any additional requirements.
0800 75 76 77 You can reach our customer care team 6 days a week from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Monday and Thursday, 8:30am to 6:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Saturday, and 10:00am to 4:00pm on Bank Holidays.
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We endeavour to ensure we are displaying the correct tyres for your vehicle. However, we recommend all customers check the tyre size printed on the side wall of their tyres before proceeding with a tyre purchase as occasionally discrepancies do occur. By selecting the tyre sizes above and clicking 'Continue', you are indicating that you have checked your tyre sizes.
Please select your front and rear tyre size before clicking 'Continue'.
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Please note: There is a slope that the vehicle must be driven up to reach the vehicle ramp at this centre. This may prevent us from being able to work on some high-performance vehicles, Tesla vehicles or vehicles that have been lowered. If your vehicle has low ground clearance, please contact the centre team on 01342 314 111 before booking.
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Centres do not open until 10:00 on bank holidays. If choosing an earlier appointment time on a bank holiday, please bring your vehicle to centre at 10:00 rather than the time shown.
