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How to Check Your Tyre Tread

Your carโ€™s tyreโ€™s are the only part of the vehicle that makes any contact with the road surface and they play a critical role in the handling (such as the steering and braking) and safety of the entire vehicle. Therefore
itโ€™s essential that you know how to check your tyreโ€™s for any defects, general wear and tear, and how you check your tyre tread. Follow our guide below to make sure that you understand the legal requirements about your tyreโ€™s and tread depth.

โ€ข The minimum depth of tread on your tyreโ€™s is 1.6 millimeters, across the central ยพ which is 75% of the
tread around the complete circumference of the tyre.
โ€ข If your tread depth is between 1.6 and 3mm then it is time to start thinking about ordering a new set of wheels for your ride!
โ€ข For safety reasons it is recommended that you replace your tyreโ€™s before the legal limit is reached.

The 20p Test

โ€ข You can use a 20p coin to check that your tyre tread meets the legal limit.
โ€ข Insert a 20p coin into the lowest tread depth of your tyres. If you canโ€™t see the outer rim around the edge of the coin, then your tyre is safe and has a minimum of 3mm tread depth.
โ€ข If you can see the rim then your tyre tread is less than 3mm and should be checked by a professional.

Important to Remember

Tyre Treads below the minimum requirement is a common MOT fail!

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How to Check Your Tyre Tread

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