Tyres

Car Tyres – Cambridge

Your tyres may seem fine, but look closer and you might detect some blemishes that could potentially become dangerous.

Cuts caused by sharp objects, nails lodged in the tread, or bulges in the side wall are all signs that even a fairly new tyre could pose a serious safety risk, especially when travelling at high speed.

If you are not sure what to look for, then help is on hand at Regency Autos. We are an independent garage in Cambridge with a wealth of experience looking after car wheels and tyres. A quick safety check will reveal whether your tyres are incorrectly inflated, the treads are worn to the minimum legal level, or they show any other warning signs.

Tyre brands we use, stock and fit

Regency Autos stock and fit most brands of car and van tyres, including Dunlop,Goodyear,Michelin,Kumho,Hankook,Yokohama,Continental andPirelli, please give us a call or fill out the contact form on our website with what you need, we will get back to you with our best price and a fitting date.

Importance of having the correct tread of tyre

Your vehicles tyres are the only part of the vehicle that makes any contact with the road surface. They play a critical role in the handling (such as the steering and braking) and safety of the entire vehicle. Therefore it’s essential that you know how to check your tyres for any defects or general wear and tear. Follow our guide below to make sure that you understand the legal requirements about your tyres and tread depth.

What is the legal depth for your tyres?

The minimum depth of tread on your tyres is 1.6 millimetres, across the central ¾ which is 75% of the tread around the complete circumference of the tyre.

If your tread depth is between 1.6 and 3mm then it is time to start thinking about ordering a new set of wheels for your ride.

For safety reasons it is recommended that you replace your tyres before the legal limit is reached. Many vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing at 3 millimetres. It’s always better to be safe than sorry!

How do I measure my tyre tread depth?

A quick visual check of your tread depth can be made by simply looking at the wear indicators which you’ll find in the grooves of the tread pattern. However a more accurate and reliable way is to use a depth measuring gauge. It’s small enough to keep in the glovebox and will give an accurate measure of the tread depth of your tyres at all times.

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