Tyre tread depth, UK law and tyre safety checks | RAC Drive
...You can buy tyre tread gauges that help you assess the tread depth of the tyre, plus you can also get more basic colour-coded tools that let you know if a tyre is legal or not at a glance....
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/tyres/checking-tyre-tread/
HOW TO MEASURE TYRE TREAD - Just Tyres
...On UK tyres, the treadware indicators are set at the minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm. If the surface of the tyre tread is reaching these raised indicators, then you need to have your tyres checked and replaced as soon as possible. Another quick method to measure your tyre tread is the ?20p test?....
https://www.justtyres.co.uk/tyre-tips/how-to-measure-tyre-tread
How to Check Tyre Tread to Avoid Driving on a Part Worn Tyre | MICHELIN
...Many drivers call on the services of a tyre specialist to help them with their tyres, as it is the best way to know if the tyre tread and the sidewalls are in good condition. However, drivers can check tyre tread depth on their own using a tread depth gauge or a twenty pence coin....
https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/advice/change-tyres/check-tyre-tread
How To Check Tyre Tread Depth ? Step By Step (2025 Update) - Motorway
...This guide helps you learn how to measure your tyre tread depth using three tried and tested methods, as well as how to maintain a good tread depth and whether your tyres will fail an MOT due to a low tread....
https://motorway.co.uk/sell-my-car/guides/how-to-check-tyre-tread-depth
How to measure tyre tread with and without a gauge - Blackcircles
...Learn how to measure tyre tread depth using a gauge or a 20p coin to check if your tyres are safe and legal to drive....
https://www.blackcircles.com/helpcentre/tyres/how-to-measure-tyre-tread-with-and-without-a-gauge
Check your tyres for proper tread depth | The AA
...To use, place the gauge into the tyre?s groove. The gauge will show you how close you are to reaching the required minimum depth for your vehicle. Check the tyre tread regularly and at different places across the tyre, so you can watch out for worn tyres and spot any early signs of uneven wear....
https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/legal/tyres
How to Check Your Tyre Tread Depth with the 20p Test - Kwik Fit
...Tyre tread refers to the grooves you find on your tyres, designed to remove water from the road, enabling your vehicle to better grip the road surface. Without tyre treads, you?d struggle to control your car as it would become very slippery indeed....
https://www.kwik-fit.com/blog/tyre-tread-depth-take-the-20p-test
How to Measure Tyre Tread UK: A Comprehensive Guide
...This guide will walk you through the different methods of measuring tyre tread in the UK, including the use of a tread depth gauge, the penny test, and inspecting tread wear indicators. We?ll also provide valuable tips on maintaining your tyres and ensuring they are always in optimal condition....
https://measurementunits.co.uk/blog/how-to-measure-tyre-tread-uk/
How To Check Your Tyre Tread - Tips & Tricks | Dunlop Tyres
...There are three ways you can measure your tyre tread depth: 20p Test: the simplest and most widely known test is to take a 20p coin and check whether the outer band is visible when inserted into the grooves on your tyre. If you can see the outer band of the coin, your tyres will need to be replaced....
https://www.dunlop.eu/en_gb/consumer/learn/checking-your-tire-treads.html
How Do you Measure Tyre Tread? ? Kingfisher Tyres
...It is very important to check the tyre tread at various points across the width, and around the circumference of the tyre, and definitely check for uneven wear....
https://www.kingfishertyres.com/how-do-you-measure-tyre-tread/