Fitting Tyres to Wheels
Fitting a tyre to a wheel may seem straightforward, but it must be done correctly to avoid issues. An improperly mounted tyre can cause static and dynamic imbalances that cannot be fixed with simple wheel balancing. All tyres feature a small ring moulded into the sidewall details. This ring allows your Tyrepower technician to ensure the tyre is mounted concentrically and not offset.

Match Mounting
Accurate tyre and wheel matching is crucial for optimal performance. New tyres often have a red or yellow dot on the sidewall, sometimes both.
• Uniformity Method (Red Dot): Used for original equipment (OE) tyres and wheels, aligning the tyre's highest lateral runout with the wheel's lowest runout mark.
• Weight Method (Yellow Dot): Common for aftermarket wheel and tyre combinations, aligning the tyre's lightest point with the tyre valve stem hole.

Uniformity Mounting: The Red Dot
The red dot indicates the tyre's highest lateral runout, typically where internal belts overlap. Aligning this dot with the wheel's lowest lateral runout mark ensures a well-balanced tyre and wheel, reducing vibrations and premature tyre and suspension wear.

Weight Matched Mounting: The Yellow Dot
The yellow dot marks the tyre's lightest point. Aligning this dot with the tyre valve stem hole, often the wheel's heaviest part, enhances balance with minimal additional weights.

Tyre Balancing
No matter the method used, Tyrepower ensures your tyres are expertly mounted, balanced, and fitted to your vehicle to maximise tyre life and minimise vibrations. For more information, read our full article on wheel balancing. You can have your wheels professionally mounted and balanced at any Tyrepower store nationwide.