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Audi A1 with a Dangerous Tyre – A Busy Day at Pellon Tyres, Halifax

Yesterday was one of those proper busy days here at Pellon Tyres where the phones never stopped and cars kept coming through the doors one after another. Among the bustle, one chap arrived with a very smart-looking black Audi A1. Lovely little car, well looked after, and clearly someone’s pride and joy. But he wasn’t happy with how it felt on the road — especially at higher speeds.

He explained that the car seemed to wander slightly and didn’t feel as stable as it should on the motorway. When a customer says something like that, it usually points us towards the tyres, suspension, or alignment. So Dale got the Audi straight on the ramp to take a proper look.

A Dangerous Tyre Found – Breaking Up on the Outer Edge: audi-A1-dangerous-tyre

It didn’t take him long to find the culprit. One of the front tyres had severe damage on the outer shoulder, the sort of thing that makes anyone who works with tyres take a deep breath. The tread was starting to break up, and sections of rubber were beginning to separate. If the customer had carried on driving like that, especially on the motorway, it could easily have ended in a blowout. Halifax roads can be rough enough as it is—you don’t want a failing tyre on top of that.

The customer was shocked when we showed him the damage up close. From the side, the tyre looked fairly normal, but once you turned the wheel or looked from underneath, the problem was obvious. It’s a good reminder that tyre problems often hide where you can’t see them on the driveway.

Why Tyres Break Up on One Edge: audi-A1-dangerous-tyre

Damage like this usually comes from a mix of things:

Under-inflation, causing excess flex in the rubber
Misaligned wheels, wearing one edge faster
Potholes, something Halifax is full of
Old age or heat cycles
Or simply hitting kerbs while parking on narrow streets

This one looked like a mix of under-inflation and poor alignment — not helped by a few big potholes along the customer’s commute.

New Royal Black Tyre Fitted: audi-A1-dangerous-tyre

Once we’d explained the situation, the customer agreed that replacing the tyre was the only safe option. We fitted a brand-new Royal Black tyre, one of our popular mid-range choices. Royal Black tyres suit everyday Halifax driving perfectly — plenty of grip, comfortable, and sensibly priced. Once balanced and fitted correctly, it looked spot-on, and the customer was pleased to have a safe but affordable solution. He commented that it offered great value compared to some of the premium brands, especially just before Christmas.

A Quick Word About the Audi A1 in the UK

The Audi A1 has been a popular sight on British roads since it arrived in 2010. Small, stylish and surprisingly solid, they’ve always been a favourite with drivers who want a premium feel in a compact car. Around Halifax — whether it’s Savile Park, Siddal, or up the hills in Pellon — you see loads of them. Because the A1 handles so nicely, drivers sometimes don’t notice when a tyre is wearing unevenly. The car masks the problem until the tyre starts breaking up — which is exactly what happened here.

Alignment Sorted – Back to Driving Straight and True: audi-A1-dangerous-tyre

After the new Royal Black tyre was fitted, Dale carried out a full wheel alignment check, and sure enough, the front end was slightly out. Only by a small margin, but over thousands of miles that small misalignment had been enough to chew up the outer edge of the old tyre. A few careful adjustments later, and the Audi’s steering was sitting perfectly centred again.

Another Happy Halifax Driver

When the customer headed off, he immediately felt the difference — smoother steering, proper stability at speed, and no more wandering around in the lane. He thanked us for spotting the danger before it became something serious, and he left with peace of mind and a safer car. That’s exactly what we’re here for.

If you’re unsure about your own tyres, pop in anytime. A quick check only takes a moment and could prevent a serious problem.

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