Tread depth
How long has it been since you checked your tyres tread depth? The minimum legal limit is 1.6mm across the middle 75% of the tyre at any point.
Tyre wear indicators are located in the base of the tyre tread groove and act as minimum wear indicators. Once the tyre tread has worn down to these indicators, which are set at 1.6mm, your tyres are illegal.
Ideally, we would recommend that you change your tyres when they reach 3mm tread depth, as tyres below the 3mm recommendation are worn by up to 78% and will greatly affect the overall braking and cornering performance of your vehicle.
How long has it been since you checked your tyres tread depth? The minimum legal limit is 1.6mm across the middle 75% of the tyre at any point.
Tyre wear indicators are located in the base of the tyre tread groove and act as minimum wear indicators. Once the tyre tread has worn down to these indicators, which are set at 1.6mm, your tyres are illegal.
Ideally, we would recommend that you change your tyres when they reach 3mm tread depth, as tyres below the 3mm recommendation are worn by up to 78% and will greatly affect the overall braking and cornering performance of your vehicle.
Tyres below a tread depth of 3mm are also affected by an increased
risk of Aquaplaning when driving on wet roads. This is when a wedge of
water is formed between the road and the tyre and means that the tyre
loses contact completely with the road surface, so that neither the
car's steering or brakes can be properly applied.
You should also remember that if your tyres are un-roadworthy then you risk a possible maximum penalty fine of £10,000 and 12 penalty points on your driving licence (For four faulty tyres).
You should also remember that if your tyres are un-roadworthy then you risk a possible maximum penalty fine of £10,000 and 12 penalty points on your driving licence (For four faulty tyres).