Regular checks of
your tyres’ air pressure and tread wear
are a basic part of maintaining your
Renault. Tyres are not merely the point
of contact between the car and the
ground, they also have important
functions to fulfill including:
steering, carrying a load and absorbing
road shock.
Tyres that are not regularly checked can
become worn or show signs of defects,
both of which have implications for your
vehicles safety as braking distances can
be affected.
Our Renault
technicians will gladly check carry out
a tyre safety check for you.
In addition to
this incorrect tyre pressure can have an
effect on fuel economy,
road handling and tyre tread wear.
Each tyre has a
wear bar built into the tread, which
indicates how much it has worn. The
current minimum legal tread depth in the
UK is 1.6mm, any tyre below this
measurement is illegal and must be
replaced.
As an approximate
guide, a mm of tyre tread last between
1000 – 4000 miles depending upon driving
style, road and weather conditions and
tyre rubber compound.