- New tyres have a tread of 6 millimeters. It is a legal requirement to have tyres at a set limit. A tyre cannot be any less than 1.6 millimeters.
- Regular checks of your tyres can really help you avoid a £2500 fine (Per tyre) and 3 points on your license.
- To improve your safety you should ideally change your tyres before you reach the limit. We recommend changes at around 3 millimeters.
- When your car travels in wet weather it will actually take an extra car length (8 metres) to stop at 50mph at 3 millimeters versus 6 millimeters.
- Tyres will wear gradually. There is no set time limit you have when you purchase a new set so it’s best to have them checked regularly by an experienced technician.
- Your tyres don't just get worn through age and use, but through emergency braking, under-inflation or over-inflation. If your wheels are misaligned, one edge of the tyre can wear more rapidly than the other edge.
- We recommend a weekly walk around the car to check the tread, look for bulges or wear and tear and check your tyre pressures every time you fill the tank.
- Tyre blowouts are one of the primary causes of car accidents. Stay safe and have your tread checked with us.
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