How To Check Tread Depth On My Car
If you have any questions relating to your tyres we are happy to guide you! After all, its safety first!
There are quick and easy ways to check your tyre tread, but we think the simplest is using a 20p coin, as the outer band measures exactly 1.6mm, which is the legal minimum for tread depth. Very handy!
Cornering and alignment can cause the tread across the tyre to wear at a different rate, so when checking tread depth it is important to take multiple measurements across the central three-quarters of the tyre.
The effects of having low tyre tread
The lower your tread depth, the lower your tyre's grip on the road, which can increase braking distances and affect the handling and performance of your vehicle.
YourNewTyres recommends changing your tyres once your tread depth reaches 3mm, despite the legal minimum being 1.6mm.
Why we hear you say? That's because the extra 1.4mm could reduce your stopping distance by the length of 2 cars.
