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In this guide we’ll show you how to check tyre tread and explain why it’s important, keeping you safe and legal on the road.

Your tyres are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, so ensuring that you check your tread depth regularly is vital for both driver safety and performance. Current UK law states that tyre tread on cars must be at a minimum of 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tread, around its entire circumference.

Your tyres are in constant contact with the road and as such they suffer a lot of wear and tear, even if you drive carefully. This is why it's vital that you keep an eye on the condition of your tyres to help extend tyre life and improve handling in all weather conditions.

To stay safe on the road your car needs to have the correct tyre pressure and should be checked regularly. If your tyres are under or over inflated then handling and grip will worsen, potentially causing irregular or unpredictable vehicle behaviour.