Your tyres are the only point of contact your vehicle has with the road so you can appreciate why it is vital that you select the right tyre type for the vehicle you are driving. We recommend motorists get into a habit of checking your 4 tyres once a week for any signs of wear or detioration, and dont forget your spare either.

The UK law requires that your vehicle is fitted with the correct type and size of tyre for the vehicle type you are driving and for the purpose it is being used. This means fitting the right tyres and for safety ensuring that they are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure. The legal limit for minimum depth of the tread on your tyres is 1.6 millimetres, across the central 3/4 of the tread around the complete circumference of the tyre. For safety reasons it is recommended that you replace your tyres before the legal limit is reached. Many vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing at a fairly chunky 3 millimetres! This is because as your tread gets to this point, grip on the road in wet weather becomes hugely effected. This includes less grip and a large gain in stoppage distance.

Finally, a regular check of your tyres can help you to avoid 3 penalty points and £2,500 in fines (per tyre) for having tyres worn beyond the legal minimum limit on your vehicle!

If you are unsure whether your tyres are legal, give us a call and book a time to get them checked!