Tyres - Useful Information
For more information on tyre wear & tear please click here: Tyre Information Sheet
Tyre Tread Measurements:
MAXIMUM TYRE TREAD = 8mm
MAXIMUM LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm
MAXIMUM USABLE TREAD = 6.4mm
Please Note: Tyres are health checked by taking three readings across the width of the tyre, starting with the outside tread depth measurement. Any excessive varience in the three readings may indicate the need for a wheel alignment check to avoid further excessive wear.
As a rough guide a millimeter (1mm) of tyre tread lasts from approximately 1,000 - 4,000 miles, dependent upon driving style, road and weather conditions and tyre rubber compund.
| 8mm | Your tyre is 0% worn |
| 7mm | Your tyre is 15% worn |
| 6mm | Your tyre is 31% worn |
| 5mm | Your tyre is 47% worn |
| 4mm | Your tyre is 62% worn |
| 3mm | Your tyre is 78% worn |
| 2mm | Your tyre is 94% worn |
| 1.6mm | Your tyre is 100% worn |
Illegal Tyre(s) Penalty Warning:
For every tyre offence there is a maximum fine of £2,500, with discretionary disqualifiction and a compulsory driving licence endorsement of 3 penalty points.
| No of Faulty Tyres | Max Fine | Penalty Points |
| 1 | £2,500 | 3 |
| 2 | £5,000 | 6 |
| 3 | £7,500 | 9 |
| 4 | £10,000 | 12 |
