A flat tyre, a car that pulls to one side, or time for new tyres? Before you go to a tyre shop, read this: what to check yourself, when a tyre must be replaced, and the questions that keep you safe in the Riyadh heat.
Simple things to check with the car parked somewhere safe.
Check the pressure early in the morning before driving. The right pressure is on the driver's door frame.
A nail? Cracks in the sidewall? Worn on one side? Take a photo.
4 digits on the side of the tyre, e.g. 2325 means week 23 of 2025.
Notice which way it pulls, and whether the steering wheel shakes at speed.
🚗 Flat tyre on the road? Your safety comes first: stop somewhere safe away from traffic, put your hazard lights on, and get away from the road. A mobile tyre service can come to you.
Only the shop can say for sure, but this helps you understand what they tell you.
Usually a small nail or a worn valve. The shop checks it with water.
Usually the alignment needs adjusting, or tyre pressures differ.
Usually the wheels need balancing.
A sign of poor alignment. Fixing it protects new tyres.
Sun and heat age a tyre. Cracks mean it must be replaced.
Usually low pressure with high heat and speed. Check pressures often in summer.
Each service has its time.
A nail in the tread.
The tyre is old, cracked or worn.
The car pulls or the steering shakes.
Early morning, at least once a month, and before a long trip.
Too much weight plus heat raises the risk of a blowout.
Swap tyre positions (front and rear) now and then so they wear evenly.
Check the spare and its pressure; many people forget it until they need it.
Ask before fitting. A good shop won't mind.
Ask to see it before fitting. A new tyre should be recent.
The size is on the driver's door frame or in the car's manual.
Does it include fitting, balancing and new valves?
A puncture in the sidewall usually can't be repaired safely. Ask the technician clearly.
Ask about the manufacturer's warranty on the tyres.
Check the shop's reviews before you buy.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Check the four digits before fitting.
It usually can't be repaired safely. Ask why.
New tyres need balancing.
Ask them to show you the wear, cracks or date.
Rough prices for the service, not the tyres themselves. Use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. Tyre prices vary a lot by size and type.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Wheel alignment (front and rear) | About SAR 55 – 80 |
| Wheel balancing | About SAR 80 |
| Tyre fitting service | From about SAR 100 |
| Puncture repair | Price by agreement, usually low |
💡 When you fit new tyres, get them balanced and the wheels aligned. It makes the tyres last longer and the car steadier.
📅 Check the tyre's date code (4 digits on the side, e.g. 2325 means week 23 of 2025). An old tyre is dangerous even if it looks new.
A rough guide from 4 sources in Riyadh (October 2026), including ads by tyre and alignment shops. We couldn't find reliable published prices for puncture repair. The final price is agreed between you and the shop. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
It depends on use, but in the Riyadh heat a tyre shouldn't be more than 4–5 years past its date code, even if it isn't worn.
If the car pulls, after new tyres, or after hitting a big bump hard.
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Last updated: October 2026
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