Fleet FAQ
Q:
What is the legal tyre tread depth limit?
A:
The legal limit for minimum depth of the tread on your tyres is 1.6 millimetres, across the central ¾ of the tread around the complete circumference of the tyre.
However, many manufacturers now recommend tyre replacement at 3mm.
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