A practical tyre and wheel condition checklist before handing a leased vehicle back.
Check tyres and wheels several weeks before return
Do not wait until collection day. Get the leasing company’s current return/fair-wear standard, then inspect each tyre and wheel against that document. TyreDeck can help organise the check, but the provider’s contract and return guide are the deciding rules.
Tyre condition checklist
Measure tread at several points, check pressure, inspect sidewalls and tread for cuts, bulges, cracking, embedded objects and exposed material, and look for uneven wear. Confirm each tyre is an approved size and specification for the vehicle and that any special construction requirements are met.
Wheels and rims
Inspect alloy faces, rim edges and wheel covers in good light. Photograph existing marks. Cosmetic wheel standards vary by leasing company, so do not assume a mark is chargeable—or acceptable—based on a generic internet guide.
Warnings and puncture repairs
Resolve persistent pressure loss and TPMS warnings. If a tyre has been repaired, check that the repair was professionally assessed and that the lease provider does not impose additional return requirements.
Create a simple record
Take dated photos, note tread measurements and keep invoices for recent tyre work. If you are uncertain about a chargeable item, ask the provider before spending money; unnecessary cosmetic replacement can cost more than a fair-wear charge.
Lease, finance, hire, warranty and maintenance terms vary by provider and contract. Check the documents that apply to your vehicle before spending money or relying on general guidance.
What to do next
Gather the relevant contract, vehicle handbook, recent invoices and real mileage/cost figures. Compare like-for-like options over the same period rather than deciding from a headline monthly payment.