North Devon Tyres

North Devon Tyres: an independent tyre retailer across Devon and Cornwall

North Devon Tyres describes itself as Devon and Cornwall's leading independent tyre retailer. The company is family-run and states it has more than 40 years of experience in the tyre industry. It supplies tyres for cars, SUVs and 4x4s, vans, commercial trucks and agricultural or plant vehicles, and operates a network of depots across the South West of England.

The business presents itself as serving both private car owners and the commercial and agricultural sectors, with the aim of combining competitive tyre prices with a premium level of service. It also offers a comprehensive breakdown service for car, agricultural and commercial vehicles in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Tyre range and brands

The catalogue covers almost every vehicle type, from the smallest wheelbarrow tyre to the largest truck or agricultural tyre, according to the company. The brands listed on the site include Ascenso, BF Goodrich, BKT, Bridgestone, CEAT, Continental, Cultor, Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Kleber, Kumho, Michelin, Mitas, Nankang, Nokian, Pirelli and Point-S, alongside a selection of budget and economy brands. Premium batteries are also stocked for all vehicle types.

Services beyond tyre supply

Alongside tyre sales and fitting, North Devon Tyres provides a range of related mechanical services. These include puncture repairs, batteries, brakes, exhausts, wheel alignment, regrooving, shock absorbers, servicing and MOT testing. The company also offers 24-hour mobile fitting for trucks and for cars.

Wheel alignment, also referred to as tracking, is carried out using laser technology, and computerised wheel balancing is available for all cars. For commercial tyres, regrooving is offered to extend tyre life: the process cuts a deeper tread pattern when 3 to 4 mm of tread remains, giving new sharp edges and a tread depth of about 6 to 8 mm. The company states that, carried out according to its recommendations, regrooving has no adverse effect on the strength of the crown block or casing and delivers additional mileage.

Servicing and repairs cover full or interim car services, brakes and clutches, faults and electrical rewiring, cam belt replacements and vehicle repairs. The company says manufacturer's warranty is protected and that work is carried out by highly qualified technicians. These services are only available at certain centres, and the site directs customers to the contact tab for each location to see what the nearest centre offers.

MOT testing is available at the NDT Autocentre in Cullompton, which is described as an accredited MOT testing centre. Bookings for MOTs are handled by phone at the Cullompton branch.

Depots across the South West

North Devon Tyres operates branches in Tiverton, Exeter (Marsh Barton and Sowton), Honiton, Cullompton, South Molton, Barnstaple, Ivybridge, Launceston and St Austell. The company says all depots are superbly equipped with the latest technology. A new Chard depot is announced as opening soon.

The registered office address shown on the site is 3-4 Ormidale Square, Tiverton Business Park, Tiverton EX16 6TW.

Breakdown and out-of-hours support

For out-of-hours emergency breakdowns, the company provides a dedicated phone number: 07736 271 866. This service covers car, agricultural and commercial vehicles across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Tyre safety advice

The site includes guidance on tyre maintenance. It highlights tread depth and tyre pressure as key factors: the '20p test' is suggested as a quick way to check tread depth, and correct pressure is linked to handling, reduced risk of sudden deflation and optimal fuel consumption. The company notes that vehicles have two pressure settings, one for normal loads and one for fully laden. It also advises inspecting tyres for lumps, bumps or embedded objects. Trained technicians at any of the centres will check tyres free of charge and advise on their condition.