"A LOOK INTO THE WORLD OF TYRE TREAD DEPTHS"
"Dunlop Tyres London, Car Tyres London ( 650+ words)"
[ "A LOOK INTO THE WORLD OF TYRE TREAD DEPTHS;Most people dont check their cars tyre tread depths that often except before an MOT test, even though the task is essential but pretty straightforward and doesnt require much timeThe tread depth of Dunlop Tyres London has a very important role in determining the amount of traction the car has on the road. The safety of the car's driver, passengers and other road travellers is determined by the tyre's grip. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESP); are equipped for most modern cars to provide appropriate traction while driving. These systems' optimum performance depends on the roadworthiness of tyres.IMPORTANCE OF TYRE TREADIrrespective of the size of tyres and wheels, only a small amount of it comes in direct contact with the surface of the road The size of the 'contact patch' is that of your palm, which is why it is paramount to maximize the traction it hasTread depth is the grooves that the car tyres have around their circumference Tyres having more tread depth wear out less and thus can provide better gripSince the contact size is very small, each tyre has to be kept in excellent condition for best performance. This can be achieved by making sure the tread depth is enoughALL ABOUT TYRE TREAD DEPTHSLEGAL MINIMUM TYRE TREAD DEPTH75% of a tyres surface should have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm, as per the law. The whole tyre should have a consistent tread. Even though this is the minimum legal requirement, tyres should be replaced when the tread depth attains 3mm, as the traction reduces substantially below this. 8mm is the usual tread depth of a brand new tyre.PURPOSE OF TYRE TREADThe Tread of a tyre is developed for dispersing water from under the tyre. The tyre tread has grooves acting as a pump when the wheel rotates and sucks the water away from the contact patch, which dries the road surface. About 15 litres of water can be moved around every second by a tyre in its optimum conditionA tyre's capability of doing this reduces as tread decreases This leads to an increase in the risk of aquaplaning in wet weather as the tyre is just able to grip the surface but is unable to displace the water ( aquaplaning  the instance where the tyre skims on top of the water instead of passing through it ). You lose the power to brake or steer in such situations, which can be extremely dangerousIt is generally suggested to examine a car's tyre minimum once a week It only takes a few minutes of your time to visually check since tread depth wear indicators are present in most tyres that are moulded into the rubber. They take the shape of rectangular horizontal ridges in the tread. Tyre depth indicators get closer to its surface as tyres deteriorate. A tyre should be immediately replaced when they come in line with the tyre's surface.A CLOSER LOOK INTO TYRE INSPECTIONSIt is always advised to get a closer look into the tyres as frequently as possible irrespective of the visual indication that is quickly provided by the wear indicators if the tyres are approaching the legal minimum tread depth. No fancy tools are needed for this inspection and it can be carried out with a 20p coinAfter placing the coin in between your thumb and finger, insert its edge into the apertures at various points across the tread. The rim of a 20p coin has a depth of about 3mm, and if the height of the tread does not surpass this mark, it shows that the tyre is in need of replacementTo get a more accurate indication, you can purchase a tread depth gauge which can be found in a good car-accessory storeIf you dont trust your capability in checking tyres, or dont want to make a judgement call, its fine as almost all Car Tyres London shops will provide this service, and even offer an overall assessment of your tyre's condition. Having a healthy relationship with a local tyre supplier is beneficial in this regard." ]