Tyres

[Borvad]

Lost it a bit on a roundabout last week but was only going around 20 mph.

This is my front tyre, the other side is the same.
Do they need replaced?

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[craigib76]

The law states atleast 1.6mm over 75% of the tyre so if it's just the outer edge that's thin then no but if it's all like that then yes
Hope this helps
Cheers craig

[badwolf340]

Because they are not gripping ......then yes be best to replace :yes nod:

[MINI William]

If they aren't gripping anymore then hot to be a yes. Also they look pretty close to needing changed anyway

[CiderFex]

I'm always replace tyres in pairs. It's not really necessary I know but I just feel safer if both tyres on the front, or rear, have had the same use and wear.


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[a11y]

I'm always replace tyres in pairs. It's not really necessary I know but I just feel safer if both tyres on the front, or rear, have had the same use and wear.


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Agree. And further to that I always put the new tyres on the rear and move the part worns to the front. I'm not a driving god and would rather deal with understeer than oversteer! Plus avoids potential of the rear tyres getting old/cracking before wearing down.

[CiderFex]

Most tyre manufacturers advise that you should always do that.
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[Mon the fish]

Most tyres are done by the time they've got 3mm left - there's a noticeable difference in wet grip about that time.

I rotate mine front to back to try and equalise wear, so I replace all 4 at the same time to get maximum benefit [emoji106]

[a11y]

I replace at 3mm too.

Interesting argument going on between tyre manufacturers recently. Michelin claiming their tyres are designed to work to "guarantee maximum effectiveness right down to 1.6mm” - this is in the face of calls to increase the minimum depth to something more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/97370/minimum-tyre-tread-depths-tyre-makers-in-safety-row. Not sure what I make of that, I've never had low-tread depth Michelins.

[maxibaby]

Eek!
I'm on 3mm on the Michelins on my Audi now and I can feel that it's not as good in the wet of late. Can only be the tyres.
Looking at replacement soon, but been waiting for the latest iteration of the pilot sport in the AO fitment to be available.
Not sure if I'd put AD08Rs on the Audi... [emoji15]


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[ELFMAN]

This time of year really shows up old/worn rubber, so what we might've been getting away with in the Summer could bite you on the bum in Winter. Obviously nowadays a lot of folks change to specific Winter tyres (I've never done this as I do low miles all year round and feel OK on my 'normal' tyres - Michelin Pilots with good tread depth). The current combo of colder temps and salty/greasy roads is dodgy with 'good' tyres, but if they're pretty worn I'd seriously think about replacing them. As others have said, it's expensive but cheaper than dumping it in a ditch... Roundabouts are the worst as you often get a bit of diesel from over-filled lorries etc, when even good tyres lose it.

Going on a Winter NMS run a few years back finally made up my mind to get rid of my hard runflats, as I was sh****ng myself on the corners! A graphic illustration of how important suitable/good tyres are.