Experts have discovered that when braking with locked wheels on wet roads a tread depth of 8mm almost halves the braking distance compared with the legally required minimum tread depth of 1.6mm.

Tip:
Take your summer tyres out of service when the tread depth is down to 3mm and do the same with winter tyres from 4mm (at least for winter use).

In addition to the increased braking distance, a reduced tread depth also means a substantially increased risk of aquaplaning.

If you fail to observe the legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm, you risk legal consequences and in the case of an accident, you may even forfeit your insurance cover. The 1.6mm tread depth is reached once the tread is worn down to the indicators.

Tip:
Check the tread depth on your tyres every four weeks!

You can also check your tread depth using a tread depth gauge which is available from any reputable garage or specialist dealer.

Our recommendation: 8mm

Minimum: 3mm

Winter tyres: min. 4mm