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If you're looking for more than just tyres, our Portchester Kwik Fit centre can perform all sorts of vehicle testing, servicing, maintenance and repairs.
We're situated just up the road from Port Solent, next door to Lidl. It's easy to reach us from the M27. We're just past the retail park on the same side of the road. Our Portchester centre has a large car park, with a total of 30 spaces available for customer use. You'll find most of the spaces in our main car park, with an additional 10 located down the side and to the front of our centre.
You can leave your car with us while we carry out the necessary testing, servicing or repair, or if you like, you can wait while we complete the work. There's complimentary Wi-Fi access for our customers, as well as free tea and coffee to drink while you catch up with the news or sport on TV.
The centre is just a few minutes from the train station on foot, which is handy if you need to be somewhere else. If you want to spend some time in the area while we attend to your car, Port Solent retail park is a short walk away and offers a range of fast food outlets and shops. Lidl is right next door as mentioned, and Paulsgrove Lake is also nearby, so if you fancy taking in a little fresh air then a stroll around the water's edge could be just the thing.
Whether you want to book an MOT in a location close to your Portchester home or workplace, or you'd like to find out more about the car service options our Portchester branch can offer, why not give us a call or pop in next time you're passing? From batteries to brakes and tyres, we can fit them all, and our experienced technicians will be happy to take care of your car.
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.
Contact our team for help and advice with a new or existing booking. We’ll help direct your enquiry to the appropriate department.
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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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If you selected an appointment on a Bank Holiday Monday, please bring your car to the centre at 10:00am rather than the time shown below.
