Tyrepower Willetton

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

🌧️ Wet‑Weather Grip Drops Fast Below 3mm

Most drivers don’t realise how quickly tyre performance falls once tread depth gets low. Below 3mm, wet‑weather braking distances can increase by up to 44–50% — turning a controlled stop into a collision risk.

The legal limit isn’t a performance benchmark. It’s simply the point where a tyre becomes un‑roadworthy.

⚠️ What Happens When Tread Gets Too Low

Aquaplaning
Your tyre grooves are designed to push water away. Once they get shallow, they can’t clear water fast enough — the tyre lifts off the road surface and you lose all steering and braking control.

Braking & Stopping Distance
• Less tread to bite into the road = less friction
• Less friction = longer emergency stops Tests consistently show a sharp rise in stopping distance under 3mm, especially in the wet.

🔧 Why 3mm Is the Practical Safety Buffer

Rapid Wear
That last millimetre can disappear quickly — heavy braking, hot weather, or emergency manoeuvres can take a tyre from “borderline” to “illegal” in a single week.

Safety Margin
Replacing at 3mm ensures you never accidentally slip into dangerous territory between checks.

If you’re unsure about your tread depth, swing by for a free tyre inspection. Your safety — and everyone else’s — starts where your tyres meet the road.

📪 Tyrepower Willetton, 9 Augusta Street, Willetton WA, 6155
☎️ 08 9457 4546
📧 [email protected]

Sources:
https://www.tyresafe.org/the-checks/tread-depth/

https://rac.com.au/horizons/drive/balding-tyres

20/08/2026

Today is the final day to get your entries in.

🏉 Win the ultimate 2026 AFL Grand Final experience!

There's still time to enter.

Spend $50 or more at any participating Tyrepower WA store, upload your receipt and complete the entry form for your chance to win an unforgettable AFL Grand Final package in partnership with the West Coast Eagles.

Entries close 20 August. T&Cs apply.

18/08/2026

With cost‑of‑living pressures biting, there are simple things you can do to make your tyres last longer — and your dollar go further.

The key maintenance actions are:

• Tyre Pressure: Check PSI (or kPa) every few weeks when tyres are cold. Incorrect pressure causes edge wear (under‑inflation) or centre wear (over‑inflation).

• Tyre Rotation and Balance: Rotate and balance tyres regularly to even out wear from steering and braking. Every 10,000km for passenger tyres, 5,000–7,000km for heavy 4WD tyres.

• Wheel Alignment: Check alignment annually or after hitting potholes to prevent rapid edge wear.

• Driving Habits: Accelerate, turn, and brake gently to reduce tread friction.

These simple steps help extend tyre life and save you money.

If unsure, come and see us for a free, no‑obligation tyre check — we’ll advise you on the best approach for your tyres and your circumstances..

📪 Tyrepower Willetton, 9 Augusta Street, Willetton WA, 6155
☎️ 08 9457 4546
📧 [email protected]

18/08/2026

At the game, down the road, or across the globe? 🌏📸

Show us where you'll be watching this weekend's match or where you've watched from this season, and you could feature on the big screen at Optus Stadium!

👉 Upload your photo here --> https://tradablebits.com/tb_app/556923683

18/08/2026

How puncture repairs are carried out is a frequent conversation at the store.

Here is a short YouTube video explaining how to correctly perform a mini-combi puncture repair:

https://youtu.be/7m_luJOEfa4?si=tPfG7IszyirYAA7t


Tyrepower

17/08/2026

This is our owner's car. You may laugh, but he loves it. We apologise if his zipping about while on errands is annoying.

He puts his money where his mouth is. He just fitted Pirelli Cinturaro Rosso tyres to his Cerato. It is a common recommendation of his to friends and family. A premium category tyre without the premium price.

So far, the touted quietness and great handling holds true. The difference was noticed immediatley. They are more responsive than the previously fitted tyres and the car feels like it takes turns more tightly.

As luck would have it, he copped a large puncture the very next day on his third drive. A quick release skewer off a bicycle (photos in comments). Now all sorted with a 'combi plug.'

14/08/2026

This customer couldn't wait to upgrade his brand new 2026 Isuzu D-Max with a set of CSA Traction 17x9" +20 finished in Satin Black fitted with a set of 275/65R17 Toyo Open Country AT3. 🛞👌

📪 Tyrepower Willetton, 9 Augusta Street, Willetton WA, 6155
☎️ 08 9457 4546
📧 [email protected]

11/08/2026

Imagine being there!

Spend $50 or more in a single transaction at a participating Tyrepower WA store until 20 August 2026, complete your online entry, and you’ll go in the draw to win a trip for two.

The prize includes:
🏉 Two tickets to the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final
✈️ Return flights
🏨 Accommodation
🎉 Access to the West Coast Eagles Grand Final Function

How to enter:
🛞 Spend $50 or more in a single transaction at any Tyrepower store across Western Australia.
🧾 Keep your invoice, you'll need the invoice number to enter.
💻 Upload your invoice and submit your entry online before Thursday, 20 August 2026.

Your next tyre purchase could take you to the biggest game of the year.

Link to website with entry Portal: https://www.tyrepowerwa.com.au/aflgrandfinal/