Tyre Safety Month is an annual event run by
Tyre Safe. Tyre Safe is an organisation which campaigns for tyre
safety in the UK and Škoda is proud to be a member.
Lifesaver in your
pocket
Do you know what the legal minimum tyre tread
depth is in the UK? Do you know how to check your tyre tread depth?
It’s easier than you think and you will probably have all the tools
you need in your pocket or purse.
To check your tread, simply insert a 20p coin into your tyre’s
tread grooves and check whether the rim of the coin is covered by
the tread. Carry out this check in the main tread grooves across
the width of the tyre and repeat at several locations around its
circumference. If you can see the rim of the coin the tyre tread
may be worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm and needs to be
checked by your Škoda retailer or tyre specialist.
Why is tyre tread depth
important?
When driving in wet weather, the tread pattern
of a tyre helps to evacuate water from the contact patch with the
road. As the tread wears down, the tyre gradually loses the ability
to remove all of the water from the road surface, resulting in
longer stopping distances and an increased risk of aquaplaning.
Tyres worn below the legal limit are a contributory factor in many
road collisions, particularly in the wet. Therefore, driving on
tyres with sufficient tread depth is fundamental to braking safely
and it is advisable that tyres are replaced before they reach the
legal minimum.
That’s why, at participating Škoda retailers,
during Tyre Safety Month, you can have your tyres checked for free!
For a list of participating retailers click
here.
Need Škoda tyres?
Trust the expert
Your tyres are one of the most important
safety features on your Škoda. Your local Škoda retailer will know
exactly the right tyre to help your car perform at its best.
They can check tyre sizes, speed ratings and
load index using information provided by us to ensure that the
correct tyre gets fitted to your car.
When all these criteria are met your Škoda
retailer will approve a range of tyres at prices everyone can be
happy with.
When you need a new tyre for your Škoda ask
your Škoda retailer for an inclusive* quote. They are often among
the most competitive tyre fitters in your area and can fit tyres
for much less than you may think!
* Škoda Retailers tyre prices include valve,
balance and environmentally friendly waste tyre disposal. At
participating Retailers only. Subject to availability.
Click here to view
more information about tyre safety or click
here to watch a video about it (click on the right
hand box to view it.)
