Treadbuddy.co.uk is the digital home of Tread Buddy, a British brand specializing in simple, visual tyre safety tools manufactured by Auto Items Ltd. Based in Northumberland, the company produces compact, color-coded tread depth gauges designed to help motorists quickly identify if their tyres are legal or in need of replacement. The gauges feature distinct markings for the UK legal minimums—1.6mm for cars and 1.0mm for motorcycles—alongside a 3mm “recommended” safety threshold, providing a more precise alternative to the traditional “20p test.”
Beyond individual consumer sales, the platform operates as a significant B2B supplier, providing custom-branded gauges for police forces, road safety charities like TyreSafe, and automotive businesses. The website serves as both an e-commerce store and an educational resource, offering technical guidance on UK tyre laws and highlighting the critical link between tread depth and wet-weather stopping distances. By focusing on affordable, “keyring-sized” technology, Tread Buddy aims to reduce tyre-related road accidents through proactive and easy maintenance.