Tyres are one of the most important components of a vehicle, they are the only vehicles point of contact with the road. The actual area of contact between the car and the road through the tyres is small, roughly equivalent to the size of the palm of your hand. So if your tyres are damaged it can affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. If the tyres of your car don’t meet the legal requirements, you could also face a fine per tyre and points on your license. 

It is vital to check tyre tread depth, tyre condition and tyre pressure to establish your tyres are safe for the roads. For your free tyre health check call our friendly team on 07713 017189.

Tyres must be inflated accurately according to the vehicles manufacturer’s guidance in the vehicles handbook. Tyres which have been over-inflated can cause excess wear, reducing the tyres life which can cause an uncomfortable ride. Under-inflated tyres can have an outcome in increased fuel consumption and faster wear of the treads shoulders. 

The general condition of your tyres should also be inspected regularly. Any signs of bumps, cuts, bulges could cause a blow out when driving which can be very dangerous. 

The legal limit for the minimum depth of the tread on your tyres is 1.6 millimetres, across the central 3 quarters of the tread around the entire circumference of the tyre. For safety reasons it is recommended your tyres are replaced before the legal limit is reached.