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Will Alexander

Managing Tyres Across Multiple Vehicles

If you own more than one vehicle, you know the problem. One car’s due for new tyres, but which one was it? When did you last check the pressures on the van? And which vehicle was it that had the alignment issue?

Multiply every tyre (or tire) maintenance task by the number of vehicles you own, and it quickly becomes impossible to keep track of in your head.

The Multi-Vehicle Problem

Most families have at least two vehicles. Car enthusiasts might have three or four. Small business owners with a few vans or delivery vehicles could have a fleet of ten or more. For each vehicle, you need to track:

  • Tread depth on all four (or more) tyres
  • Pressure readings for each tyre
  • Wear rates and replacement timelines
  • Service schedules and intervals
  • MOT dates (in the UK) or safety inspection dates (in the US)
  • Tyre brand, size, and age

That’s a lot of data — and it’s exactly the kind of information that slips through the cracks when stored in your memory, scribbled on notes, or scattered across different apps and calendars.

The problem compounds because vehicles often have different maintenance cycles. Your daily commuter might need new tyres every 18 months, while the weekend car lasts three years on a set. Without a system, it’s easy to assume the vehicle you drive less is fine — when in reality, tyres also age and degrade even without mileage.

Why It Matters

The consequences of losing track are real and costly:

  • Missed MOTs — forgetting a date means driving illegally and risking a fine
  • Surprise expenses — four tyres on two vehicles in the same month hurts. Knowing in advance lets you stagger replacements.
  • Uneven attention — the daily driver gets checked regularly, the weekend car or second family car doesn’t. But the vehicle you drive least might be the one with the oldest, most degraded tyres.
  • Safety gaps — your partner or teenage driver might be driving on tyres you haven’t checked in months
  • Insurance risk — if an accident reveals poorly maintained tyres on a vehicle you own, liability implications multiply for fleet owners

For small businesses, the stakes are even higher. A commercial vehicle with illegal tyres can result in operator licence consequences, and fleet managers need auditable maintenance records.

One App, All Your Vehicles

Tyre Tracks Pro lets you add unlimited vehicles to a single account. Each vehicle has its own complete profile:

  • Individual tyre overview with tread depths for every position
  • Replacement estimates based on that vehicle’s actual wear rates
  • Pressure tracking per tyre
  • Service schedule with customisable intervals and reminders
  • MOT status and history (UK vehicles)
  • Vehicle identification and specifications

Switching between vehicles takes a single tap. You can see at a glance which vehicle needs attention next, without flipping between notes or trying to remember which spreadsheet has which car’s data.

Planning Across the Fleet

When all your vehicles are in one place, you can plan strategically rather than reactively:

  • Stagger tyre replacements so you’re not paying for multiple sets at once. If you can see that the family car needs tyres in March and the SUV in May, you can budget accordingly.
  • Compare wear rates between vehicles to understand how driving style, vehicle weight, and usage patterns affect tyre life. You might discover that your partner’s car wears front tyres twice as fast — worth investigating whether it’s a driving style issue or an alignment problem.
  • Set up service reminders so nothing falls through the cracks across any vehicle.
  • Track total running costs per vehicle, including tyre expenses, to make informed decisions about vehicle ownership.

For US drivers managing multiple vehicles with different tire sizes and brands, having everything in one place eliminates the confusion of tracking tire specifications across a mixed fleet.

Use Cases: Who Benefits Most

Families with multiple cars: The most common scenario. Mum’s car, dad’s car, and perhaps a teenager’s first car all need tyre attention. One household dashboard keeps everyone safe.

Car enthusiasts: If you have a daily driver and a weekend sports car, the weekend car’s tyres age even though they don’t accumulate miles. Tyre Tracks helps you track age-based degradation alongside wear-based measurements.

Small businesses: Whether you run a fleet of delivery vans, a plumbing business with work vehicles, or a taxi service, maintaining auditable tyre records across all vehicles demonstrates duty of care and can be essential for compliance.

Driving instructors: Multiple vehicles in regular use with high tyre wear from constant low-speed manoeuvring. Tracking wear rates across the fleet helps predict and budget for replacements.

Getting Started

Add your vehicles, log your first measurements, and let the app build up a picture over time. The more data you give it, the better the predictions and comparisons become.

Start with your most-used vehicle and add others as you check them. Within a few weeks, you’ll have a complete picture of your fleet’s tyre health — and you’ll never have to guess which vehicle needs attention next.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles can I track with Tyre Tracks? The free tier supports one vehicle. Tyre Tracks Pro (£0.99/month or £5.99/year) unlocks unlimited vehicles, so you can manage your entire fleet — from a two-car family to a business with a dozen vehicles.

Can I compare wear rates between vehicles? Yes. With all your vehicles in one app, you can compare how quickly each vehicle wears through tyres. This can reveal differences in driving style, alignment issues, or the impact of vehicle weight on tyre life.

Does Tyre Tracks work for commercial fleets? Yes. The multi-vehicle management, service scheduling, and wear tracking features are well-suited for small business fleets. Each vehicle maintains its own complete tyre history and replacement predictions.

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Download Tyre Tracks — free for one vehicle, Pro for unlimited.