TYRES AND THE LAW
UK law requires that your vehicle is fitted with the correct type and size of tyres for the vehicle type you are driving and for the purpose it is being used. This means fitting the right tyres, and for safety ensuring that they are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
The legal limit for minimum depth of the tread on a tyre is 1.6 millimetres,
across the central ¾ of the tread going around the complete circumference
of the tyre.
A regular check of each tyre can help you to avoid up to 3 penalty points
and £2500
in fines (per tyre) for having tyres worn beyond the legal minimum limit fitted
to your vehicle.
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TYRE PRESSURE
Tyre pressure is vitally important for you and your
car as having the correct tyre pressure in your tyres
will extend the life of your tyre, improve vehicle safety
and maintain fuel efficiency, saving you time and money.
Tyres that are under inflated can overheat; while over
inflated tyres can lead to poor handling on the road.
The manufacturer of your vehicle specifies the suitable
tyre pressure, and it is your responsibility to make
sure this is checked on a regular basis as air generally
escapes at a rate of up to two pounds every month, with
more escaping during warm weather. Look for the tyre
pressure recommended for your vehicle in your vehicle
hand book or within the technical information usually
found on the inside of your vehicle's front right hand
door or fuel filler flap.
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