The current UK law surrounding tyre tread is that the minimum amount of depth is 1.6mm and it is important that your vehicle is fitted with the right type of tyre in terms of size and style. You must always aim to replace your tyres before they reach the bare minimum in terms of tread, and you can find yourself losing 3 points a tyre if you are pulled up by the police.
The reason behind these strict rules is safety, and braking distances can be dangerous if you’re driving on bald tyres. If you often travel at high speeds and you’re commuting on a regular basis, you should always check your tyre tread and see how it is progressing, while a garage will be able to give you a time frame for the next tyre change.
The driver of the vehicle is always the individual responsible, so make sure you don’t lose valuable licence points from ignoring your tyre tread.
