The Ins & Outs of Ensuring Your Car Is Safe This Summer

Tyres

Your car tyres are one of the most important parts of your car, so check the tread depths. Having part worn tyres means that the only contact place between you and the road is past its best – a dangerous situation given the state of the roads.
The law states that the minimum legal tyre tread depth for cars in the UK and Europe is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. The tread must meet this minimum requirement across its complete circumference.
The 20p test is a simple, quick and easy way of checking the tyre tread of your car’s wheels. Just take a 20p coin and insert it into the tread grooves on the tyre. If you can’t see the outer band on the coin, your tyres are above the legal limit.
Be aware that if you are involved in an accident and your car has illegal or bald tyres, there may be some seriously bad consequences. Any insurance claim as a result of the accident could be invalidated. You could be at risk of a fine of up to £2,500 and three points on your licence. That is, per tyre! Read More:AutosVoice.com