Tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the tyre’s central three-quarters, but the experts suggest you should change your tyres once this slips to 3mm.

The RAC has revealed the most common fault flagged up on MOT tests in the UK, which could lead to an unfortunate breakdown or ...

The RAC has warned of 'apathy' among drivers who ignore MOT advisories, which run the risk of worsening and becoming failures ...

To check your tyres comply, insert a 20p coin into the tread. If you can see the outer band, the tread is too low. "Don’t just rely on the tread you can see… feel inside the tyre – uneven wear could ...

You can check for yourself whether there’s enough tread with a 20p coin. The coin’s raised outer edge is 3mm across; insert the coin into the tread and, ... Meanwhile, the cost per mm of tread on new ...

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) launched National Tire Safety Week 2025 on June 30, a public education ...

The tire treadwear rating is based on a standard that uses a control tire with a score of 100. Most tires' ratings are 200 to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Among the many symbols and features on your tire, one of the markings you're probably most familiar with is the tread wear indicators ...

Ahead of the Tour de France, Continental has launched the Archetype tyre, designed to meet the needs of hot favourite for the ...