Manchester's #1 Tyre Specialist
Current tread depth legislation requires that car tyres must have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread in a continuous band throughout the central ¾ of the tread width and over the whole circumference of the tyre. To help drivers recognize when their tyres are nearing the legal limit, tyres are manufactured with tread wear indicators in the grooves.
However, despite the law, it is universally recognized in the tyre industry that the legal limit is wholly insufficient to protect drivers in adverse driving conditions.
Drivers are therefore recommended to consider replacing their tyres when the tread depth reaches 3/2mm.
Safety First!
Tyres are your only point of contact with the road surface. You cannot neglect the condition of your Tyres. If you do you could endanger not only yourself and your passengers, but also other road users.
Did you know that you are not insured when driving on illegal tyres?
Finding the size & speed rating of your tyres
On the sidewall of a tyre you will find various codes and markings. The list below aims to simplify the coding system and allow you to understand valuable information.
For example, the tyre below is a 205/55R16 88V Michelin
- 205 - The tyre section width in millimeters
- 55 - The aspect ratio in % (Height of the sidewall)
- R - Denotes the tyre's construction type - in this case it's a radial
- 16 - Rim diameter in inches
- 88 - Load Index (88 - 560 Kg per tyre)
- V - Speed Rating (V - 240 KPH)
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Manchester Tyre Services Ltd
Unit 2, 108 Wilson Street
Openshaw, Manchester
M11 2AZ
T: 0161 230 8000
M: 0161 230 8999
E: sales@manchestertyreservicesltd.co.uk
