The minimum legal tread depth is 1.5mm within all principal grooves that contain these moulded tread depth indicators. Most tyres have moulded tread-depth indicators which are flush with the tyre tread when it has reached the minimum depth. You can use a tyre tread depth checker/gauge yourself or go to a local garage and get them to check it for you. Checking your tyre tread depth is easy and only takes a few minutes. The faster you go, the less effective your tyres will be if the tread depth isn’t up to scratch.īecause it's the only part of the vehicle that grips the road, the depth of tread on your tyres is very important for the safety of your vehicle. The image below shows how much a tyre touches a wet road at different speeds. The minimum legal depth is 1.5mm but the more tread you have the better the grip and the safer you'll be. Regularly check your tyres to make sure there is plenty of tread. It is best to replace your tyres in sets of four (or at least in pairs on the same axle) to maintain consistent handling.Ĭar manufacturers recommend that replacement tyres be the same type as those originally fitted, to maintain all-round driving performance. Fitting tyres with less grip to the rear of a vehicle can result in over-steer and loss of control. Most tyre manufacturers recommend placing the tyres with the best grip at the rear, whether the car is front or rear wheel drive. Talk to an expert about how and where you regularly drive so they can advise on the tyres you might need. No tyre is perfect for all driving conditions. You need to choose the tyres that are right for your vehicle and the driving you do.
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