Wheel and tyre tools for HGV workshops
Tyre maintenance on commercial vehicles requires purpose-built tooling. HGV tyres operate at high pressures, carry significant loads, and are subject to specific legal requirements on tread depth and condition that do not apply to passenger vehicles. The tools used to inspect, plug, and check them need to match these requirements.
SEALS tyre plug repair kits provide a 50-plug supply for temporary tyre repairs using the string plug method. BSAU 159f specifies that string plug repairs are temporary only — a permanent internal repair is required for a repair to comply with the standard fully. For emergency roadside use a plug kit extends a tyre's service life enough to reach a tyre fitter.
PCL tread depth gauges are approved to VOSA (now DVSA) standards, making them the correct instrument for pre-inspection and compliance checking. The legal minimum tread depth for HGV tyres is 1mm across the central three-quarters of the tread and around the entire circumference, but commercial vehicle operators typically replace tyres well before this limit for load-carrying safety margins.
POWERHAND locking wheel nut removers address the situation where a locking nut key is lost or damaged. The removal set uses a hardened socket design that bites into the nut's outer profile, allowing removal without the original key.
For availability, call us on 01527 68279 or contact our team at https://truckstopgroup.co.uk/pages/contact.
Frequently asked questions
What is the legal minimum tread depth for HGV tyres?
The legal minimum tread depth for HGVs over 3,500kg is 1mm across the central three-quarters of the tread breadth and around the complete circumference. Most operators replace well before this limit. A PCL VOSA-approved gauge provides a reliable measurement for compliance checking.
Is a string plug tyre repair legal for HGVs?
Under BSAU 159f, a string plug repair is classified as a temporary repair only. For a permanent and compliant repair, the tyre must be removed from the rim and inspected internally, with an internal patch fitted. A plug repair is acceptable for emergency roadside use only.
Is the PCL tread depth gauge VOSA approved?
Yes. PCL tread depth gauges are produced to VOSA (now DVSA) approval standards for commercial vehicle tyre inspection. They are the appropriate instrument for pre-MOT checks and roadside inspections.
How does a locking wheel nut remover work?
A locking wheel nut remover uses a hardened socket with a reverse-taper internal profile that grips the outer face of the locking nut when driven with an impact wrench. As it is tightened it bites further into the nut profile, transmitting enough torque to remove the nut.
Do you sell wheel and tyre tools near me?
Truckstop Group delivers wheel and tyre tools to all UK mainland addresses. Next-day delivery is available on stocked lines. Same-day collection is available from our branches in Redditch, Worcester, Birmingham, and Evesham.
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