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william127:
can anybody tell me what the minimum depth of tread is for tyres to be legal? thanks

dreadnought110:
1.6mm over 75 % of the tread i think :)

hairyasswelder:

--- Quote from: dreadnought110 on January 18, 2009, 22:54:20 ---1.6mm over 75 % of the tread i think :)

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Sounds right to me  ;)

JIMBOBLY:
im not being a big head,but i am a tyre fitter(7 years)and that is correct people,but if the vechiles grose weight is over 7.5 ton,its only 1mm,dame as motorbikes,stupid law,but its true :)

Gordo:

--- Quote from: JIMBOBLY on January 18, 2009, 23:01:43 ---im not being a big head,but i am a tyre fitter(7 years)and that is correct people,but if the vechiles grose weight is over 7.5 ton,its only 1mm,dame as motorbikes,stupid law,but its true :)

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And on mopeds there isn't a minimum, but tyre tread pattern must be clearly visible.

However the advice I've always given is to replace the tyre once it reaches the wear indicators - that's when the manufacturer considers that it's past its best and should be replaced.

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