Hints & Tips as to whether you need new tyres or not from Bold Tyres (Tyre Hub) - St Helens, Widnes & Southport' Premier Tyre Specialists.

"Do I Need New Tyres?"

Knowing when to change your tyres could make the difference between getting points on your driving licence and a fine or not; it could also make the difference between life and death.

The legal limit for road tyres is 1.6 millimetres across the central 3/4 of the tread around the complete circumference of the tyre

It is suggested that you do not allow your tyres to get to this stage and virtually all manufacturers recommend replacing your tyres when they have 3mm of tread depth.

Braking tests have shown repeatedly that tyres with a 1.6mm tread depth take an extra 8 metres to stop in wet conditions from a speed of 50mph than tests done with tyres of 3mm tread depth

DID YOU KNOW? You can receive 3 penalty points and up to a £2500 fine for EACH tyre that is illegal.

At Bold Tyres (Tyre Hub) we offer FREE Tyre Safety checks every day, checking your tyres for; Tread, Condition, Age and Wear Pattern

How Can I Check My Tyre Tread Is Legal?

The 20p Check