Is Outside Tyre Wear Illegal? Understanding Tyre Safety and Legal Requirements
Learn if outside tyre wear is illegal and how to ensure your tyres meet safety standards and tread depth requirements for legal compliance.
Video transcript
Yes, outside tyre wear can be illegal. Tyres must meet specific safety standards, including tread depth requirements. For safety and legal compliance, regularly inspect your tyres and replace them if they show significant outside wear. Always refer to local regulations for precise details.
Questions and answers
What causes outside tyre wear?
Outside tyre wear can be caused by improper wheel alignment, underinflated tyres, or aggressive cornering, which leads to uneven tread wear.
How deep should tyre tread be to be legal?
Most regions require a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the tyre; below this, the tyre is considered unsafe and may be illegal.
Can I drive with legally worn outside tyres?
Driving with worn outside tyres that don’t meet tread depth regulations is unsafe and may result in fines or vehicle inspection failures.
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