Tyre Depth

Your tyre’s tread is designed to keep the tyre in contact with the road. So, as your tyre wears, its ability to grip the road decreases, meaning longer stopping distances and a higher risk of aquaplaning. Although the legal minimum tread depth is only 1.6mm, independent research at MIRA shows that tyres with 3mm of tread have an average 25% better performance than those at 1.6mm – which represents an extra 8 metres stopping distance in wet conditions!