| Junction | Serves |
|---|---|
| Marylebone flyover, Paddington | A5 Edgware Road, Marylebone Road, Paddington station |
| Wood Lane, White City | Westfield London, BBC Television Centre, Shepherd's Bush |
| Savoy Circus, East Acton | Old Oak Common Lane, East Acton, Hammersmith Hospital |
| Gipsy Corner, Acton | Horn Lane, Acton, North Acton station |
| Hanger Lane gyratory | A406 North Circular, Ealing, Park Royal |
| Greenford (A4127) | Greenford Road, Westway Cross retail park, Greenford station |
| Target roundabout, Northolt | A312 Northolt, Hayes, Southall |
| Polish War Memorial (A4180) | Ruislip, West Ruislip, RAF Northolt |
| Swakeleys roundabout, Hillingdon | Ickenham, Hillingdon, Uxbridge |
| Denham roundabout | M40 J1, A412 Uxbridge and Rickmansworth, M25 J16 via the M40 |
Mobile tyre fitting near the A40
We are a mobile tyre service working from one base at Brent Cross, NW2. The van comes to the car; there is no garage to visit. The nearest junction listed here, Hanger Lane, is about 4 miles from the base in a straight line. We never work on the carriageway of a motorway or main road, on a hard shoulder, in a smart motorway emergency area or on a slip road. Once the car is off the road and parked safely, call us and you get an arrival time on the call.
Tyre help
Westway and Western Avenue: no stopping, no hard shoulder
In London the road is run by Transport for London. The elevated Westway from Paddington to Wood Lane is a no-stopping-at-any-time section, and Western Avenue is a red route as far as the London boundary near Denham. Neither has a hard shoulder.
If a tyre fails there, switch on the hazard lights and, if the car can still move safely at low speed, get off at the next junction and into a side street. Highway Code rule 274 asks you to get the vehicle off the road if possible. If the car stops in a running lane and you cannot get out safely, stay in with your seat belt on and call 999. We cannot stop or work on a red route; the car needs to be on a side street or private ground first.
Where we can work
Where we can work once you are off the road
- A side street where parking is legal. If the car is in a controlled parking zone permit bay, tell us so the fitter can park legally beside it.
- Your driveway, or the address the car was recovered to.
- A retail park, supermarket or workplace car park, only with the owner's permission.
- Not on the A40 itself, a slip road, a bus lane or anywhere marked no stopping.
On the road
Junctions from Paddington to Denham
Hanger Lane gyratory is where the road meets the A406 North Circular, the same ring road that passes our base at Brent Cross.
Tyre help
Further out: High Wycombe to Oxford and Witney
Past Denham the A40 runs on towards Beaconsfield, about 18 miles from the base, and High Wycombe, about 23. Beyond the M40 at Wheatley it runs into Oxford and becomes the Oxford northern bypass, with no hard shoulder, then an Oxfordshire county road to Witney with none either. Oxford is about 46 miles from our base and Kidlington about 49: a longer trip for the van, and the call will confirm whether and when we can come. Witney is about 56 miles away, and we have no base or van stationed anywhere near it. If the car is unsafe where it is, your breakdown cover may reach you sooner.
| Junction | Serves |
|---|---|
| M40 J8 (Wheatley) | Wheatley, Thame, A418 Aylesbury |
| Headington roundabout | A420 London Road, Headington, John Radcliffe Hospital |
| Marston Interchange | Marston, Cherwell Drive, Oxford city centre via Marston Road |
| Cutteslowe roundabout | A4165 Banbury Road, Summertown, Kidlington |
| Wolvercote roundabout | A34 south, A44 Woodstock, Peartree |
| Eynsham roundabout | B4044 Eynsham, Cassington, Farmoor |
| Witney (Shores Green and Ducklington Lane) | A4095 Witney, Ducklington, Carterton |
Tyre help
What we can do at the car
We fit new tyres to cars and vans, repair punctures where the damage allows (central tread, holes up to 6 mm, the tyre checked from inside), replace burst or damaged tyres and remove locking wheel nuts when the key is lost. Common sizes are often on the van; other sizes are sourced for the job. We work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays when the diary allows, at the same price as a weekday job. The price depends on the job and the tyre, and we confirm it on the call.
When you call, have ready the tyre size from the sidewall, where the car is now, and the locking wheel nut key if there is one.
Step by step
Calling us once the car is safe
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Tell us what happened
Call or WhatsApp with where the car is, the registration and the tyre size from the sidewall.
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Agree what happens next
You hear what the job involves and the options for your car. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
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Work at the car
The fitter comes to your home, your workplace or a safe place to park, raises the car on a jack and does the job beside it.
Checked before the fitter leaves
Before the fitter leaves, the wheel is checked for security and the tyre pressure is set to the maker's figure.
By job
Each job in more detail
What each job involves, with a link to its own page for this road.
Tyre replacement at your car
The fitter brings the new tyre to your home, your workplace or a safe place to park, fits it, balances the wheel and sets the pressure.
Tell us the size from the sidewall and we can talk through budget, mid-range and premium options for it.
- New tyre sourced in your size, load index and speed rating
- Old tyre off, new tyre on, wheel balanced and refitted
- Wheel nuts tightened to the maker's torque figure
Puncture repair
A nail or screw in the main tread can often be repaired. The fitter takes the tyre off the rim and looks at the inside before deciding, because a small hole can hide bigger damage.
Damage in the shoulder or the sidewall, or a tyre that has been driven flat, cannot be repaired safely, and you are told why before anything else is done.
- Tyre taken off the rim and inspected inside
- Repair considered only for small holes in the central tread area
- Wheel balanced and pressure set after the repair
Flat tyre help
A flat tyre does not always mean a new tyre. Whether it can be repaired depends on where the damage is and how far the car was driven flat.
If the spare is missing, flat or a space saver you would rather not rely on, the repair or the new tyre is brought to the car.
- The cause found with the tyre off the rim
- A repair if the damage allows it, or a new tyre if not
- Valve checked and pressure set before the wheel goes back on
Burst and damaged tyre replacement
A burst tyre, a bulge in the sidewall or a deep cut from a kerb or pothole cannot be repaired. The fitter replaces the tyre at the car and checks the wheel while the tyre is off.
Send a photo of the damage and the size on the sidewall so the right replacement can be found.
- Damaged tyre removed and the rim checked for bends or cracks
- Replacement matched to the size, load index and speed rating
- New tyre balanced on the wheel before it goes back on
Out-of-hours tyre fitting
Out of normal working hours, where the car waits matters more: somewhere lit, legally parked and away from passing traffic.
- The same repair-or-replace check as at any other time
- A new tyre fitted when the damage rules out a repair
- A lit, legal spot to work in, agreed on the call
Removing locking wheel nuts
Lost, broken or rounded key? The nuts are removed at the car with extraction sockets made for locking nuts.
Plain nuts or a new locking set go back on, and the tyre can be sorted on the same visit.
- Removal without the key, using sockets made for locking nuts
- Replacement nuts matched to the wheel's seat type and thread
- Tyre repaired or replaced on the same visit if needed
Pricing
How the price is worked out
There is no fixed figure that suits every car, so the price is built from a few things and told to you before you decide.
The price is given on the call. The price is the same at any hour. Asking for a price does not commit you to anything.
When you compare prices, compare like with like: the same brand and pattern, the same load index and speed rating, and whether balancing and a new valve are part of the job.
What goes into the price
- The tyre itself: size, load index, speed rating and whether it is a run-flat
- The tier you choose: budget, mid-range or premium
- The work: a repair, one new tyre or several, and any locking nut removal
- The location of the car
Staying safe
Staying safe until the job is done
While you wait for the fitter
- Stop somewhere off the main flow of traffic, switch on the hazard lights and, if you have one, put on a high-visibility vest.
- Get everyone out on the side away from the traffic and wait behind a barrier, on a pavement or well back from the road.
- If the tyre may still be repairable, say so before using a sealant can, and leave any nail or screw where it is.
- Keep your phone on and charged, and tell us about anything that makes the spot hard to find.
What to tell us from the roadside
- Which road you were on and the direction you were travelling
- The last junction you passed, or the number on a driver location sign if you can read one safely
- Where the car is now: the exit, the side street or the car park it was moved to
- The tyre size from the sidewall, and whether the car has locking wheel nuts
Road FAQs
Questions drivers ask about this road
Can you come to the car on the Westway?
No. It is a no-stopping section with no hard shoulder, and we never work on the carriageway. Get to a side street or have the car recovered, and we come to it there.
Do I need to worry about ULEZ if you come to me?
The London ULEZ is a charge for driving a non-compliant vehicle, not for a parked car, so a car waiting for a tyre is not charged for sitting still.
Where is there no hard shoulder?
Westway and Western Avenue, Paddington to Denham (TfL red route, no hard shoulder); Oxford northern bypass, M40 J8 to Wolvercote (National Highways dual carriageway, no hard shoulder); Wolvercote to Witney (Oxfordshire county road, no hard shoulder). On a stretch like that, keep going until you can leave the road or reach a lay-by, if the car can still be driven safely; call 999 if you are stuck in a live lane.
Do I need to replace both tyres on the axle?
Not always. If the other tyre on that axle has good tread and is the same size and pattern, one new tyre can be enough.
Do new tyres come with a warranty?
New tyres carry the manufacturer's warranty against defects. It does not cover damage from punctures, kerbs or potholes.
Can you work on the street outside my house?
Yes, if it is legal to park there and the car is not blocking traffic. A quiet residential street is usually fine; a busy main road or a red route is not.
Are you insured?
Yes. Rescue Tyres is fully insured, has fitted more than 2,000 tyres and is a UK registered company.
Can you fit tyres to a car with pressure sensors?
Yes. Mention the sensors on the call, as they sit inside the wheel and stay with it when the tyre is changed.
My tyre keeps losing air slowly. Is it a puncture?
It may be, or it may be the valve or the seal between the tyre and the rim; the tyre has to come off to tell which.
What should I do if a tyre bursts while I am driving?
Hold the wheel firmly, keep straight, ease off the accelerator and avoid braking hard. Once the car has slowed, brake gently and pull over where it is safe.
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Tyres and the law
Tread depth, tyre age and the law
The legal tread limit
Cars and light vans need at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tyre, around the whole circumference.
For a car, each illegal tyre can bring a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points; the maximum fine for a van is higher.
The 20p test
Push a 20p coin into the main grooves at several points around the tyre. If the outer band of the coin is visible, the tread may be close to the limit and should be measured properly.
Other defects that make a tyre illegal
A tyre is also illegal with a cut longer than 25 mm or a tenth of its section width, whichever is greater, that reaches the ply or cord, a lump or bulge, exposed cords, or the wrong size or type for the car.
How old is your tyre?
The last four digits of the DOT code on the sidewall give the week and year of manufacture, so 2319 means the 23rd week of 2019.
Rubber hardens and cracks with age even on a tyre that has done few miles, and many tyre makers advise replacing any tyre ten years old or more.
Helpful guides
Tyre advice worth reading
Long motorway journey: tyre and safety checklist
Sustained motorway speed is hard on tyres. A pre-journey checklist: tread, laden pressures, the spare, towing loads and what to do if a tyre fails.
Tyres for high-mileage and company-car drivers
If you cover serious miles, the right tyre saves real money. Here's how to choose for cost per mile and motorway safety, and keep a company car compliant.
A blowout at speed is frightening but survivable if you react correctly. Here's exactly what to do, why braking is dangerous, and how to prevent the next one.
Call to check we can take the job
Tell us where the car is
Call and we will tell you straight away whether we can take the job; if we can, the arrival time is given on the call.