Understand what your tyre markings mean and what the legal tread depth is

1. 205 / 55 / R1
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91V
MODELNAM
E
BRANDNAM
E
MAX
LO
A
D
615KG (1354 LBS)
MAX
PR
ESS
3.03BAR (44 PSI)
Company Cars Powered by People
WHAT DO MY TYRE
MARKINGS MEAN?
Width – The width of the tyre in millimetres
Aspect ratio – The height of the tyre’s sidewall,
as a percentage of the tyre’s width
Rim diameter – The tyre’s inner rim diameter
in inches
Load index – The index reference for the
maximum load the tyre can take
Speed rating – The index reference detailing the
maximum speed for the tyre at full load
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TYRE TREAD DEPTH
8mm
Tyre is
0%
worn
6mm
Tyre is
31%
worn
4mm
Tyre is
62%
worn
2mm
Tyre is
94%
worn
7mm
Tyre is
15%
worn
5mm
Tyre is
47%
worn
3mm
Tyre is
78%
worn
1.6mm
Tyre is
100%
worn
inspect
monthly
! replace
urgently
!! Legal
Limit
!!!
At Activa we are committed to ensuring your tyres are both safe and legal.
The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm, and you could be fined
£2500 and receive three penalty points for each tyre below this limit.
Activa, RoSPA and most manufacturers recommend a minimum
tread depth of 3mm for optimum handling, safety and comfort.
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