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Tyre change and tyre sales

Changing tyres at the right time and choosing the right tyres is the single most important basis for road safety, stable handling and fuel economy. Estonia’s changeable climate calls for tyres to be changed at least twice a year, to guarantee maximum grip both in spring rain and on winter ice. Carstop offers a professional full service, from a wide selection of tyres for sale through to fast fitting, wheel balancing and a convenient tyre hotel. Our specialists help you choose the summer, friction or studded tyres that exactly match your driving style and your car manufacturer’s specification, so your journey is safe in any weather.

Carstop workshops include the following among their maintenance services

Full seasonal tyre change including removal and fitting
Precision wheel balancing to reduce vibration and protect the bearings
Sales of and advice on premium and mid-range summer, winter and friction tyres
Programming, checking and replacing tyre pressure sensors (TPMS)
Checking the tyre wear pattern, DOT code and load index
Tyre storage in a purpose-built tyre hotel

How to recognise when you should bring your car in for a check

The statutory tyre change deadline is approaching, or the weather is turning consistently cold/warm
Seasonal tyre changes are mandatory, but alongside the calendar you should also watch the actual weather. When average autumn temperatures fall below +7 degrees, the summer tyre compound loses its softness and grip and it is time to switch to winter tyres. In spring, however, a soft winter tyre wears rapidly in warm weather and dangerously lengthens braking distances.
You feel vibration through the steering wheel, or the tyres have worn unevenly
If the steering wheel or the body of the car starts to shake at motorway speeds, the wheel balancing has shifted (for example because a balance weight has come off). If you notice one edge of a tyre wearing more than the other, this points to incorrect tyre pressure or wheel alignment that is out of adjustment (a chassis problem).
The tread depth has worn below the permitted limit, or the tyre has visible damage
The minimum permitted tread depth for a summer tyre is 1.6 mm by law (3–4 mm recommended) and 3.0 mm for a winter tyre (4–5 mm recommended). If the tread is worn, or if you can see bulges, cracks or punctures in the sidewall, driving is life-threatening and the tyres must be replaced immediately.

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How do you read and understand tyre size, load index and the European Union tyre label?
The code on the side of the tyre (for example 205/55 R16 91V) shows the tyre width in millimetres (205), the profile height as a percentage of the width (55), the rim diameter in inches (R16) and the load index (91 = 615 kg per tyre). When buying new tyres it is also worth checking the official EU tyre label, which gives a precise rating for fuel efficiency (A–E), wet grip (A–E) and rolling noise in decibels.
What is a tyre's DOT code and why should you not drive on old tyres?
The DOT code shows exactly when the tyre was made — for example the marking 3522 means the 35th week of 2022. Even if the tread depth is still adequate, the tyre's rubber compound ages and hardens chemically over time. For safety, Carstop specialists recommend avoiding tyres more than 5–6 years old, as aged rubber no longer provides the grip needed on wet or slippery roads.
Why does it make sense to leave your tyres at the Carstop tyre hotel after a change?
Storing tyres incorrectly (for example in excessive heat, damp, direct sunlight or the wrong position) accelerates cracking of the rubber and can deform the tyre's structure. At the Carstop tyre hotel your tyres and rims are stored in a purpose-adapted dark, dry room at a stable temperature. It also saves you from carting tyres back and forth and from running out of space at home.
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