Tyre Tread Depth Explained

The legal limit for car tyre tread depth is 1.6mm (across 75% of the tyre). However, the deeper the tread the more grip you have. At Blackcircles.com we recommend that you replace your tyres when the tread is less than 3mm om ensure that as the performance of the tyre can significantly reduce when the tread becomes worn.

So how do you check your tyres? This video will explain some techniques to check your tyres and demonstrate how tyre tread depth affects stopping distance.