Cranfield Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 My wife has a newish , very low mileage Qashqai , purchased a few months ago. Yesterday it had its 12 month service, everything was OK, but there was a comment on the tread depth of one of the tyres. The report stated, "LHF 3.7, RHF 4.1, RHR 7.7, LHR 5.7 ", it was suggested that LHF should be replaced soon. Naturally I want to do the safest/right thing , but with a legal minimum of 1.6, I would consider these tyres had quite a bit of life left (even LHF). On my truck they get changed when they reach 1.6, or get otherwise destroyed. When do you change yours ? Does it make any difference that they are low profile tyres, something we have never had before ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 As late as possible, I note any advisory comments and order at that point. Wifes car had an advisory for one tyre, we will get it done when it is at 1.6mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 i still have about 12mm left......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Sounds a bit like my wifes car when it went for its first service at fiat, they suggested changing the front brake pads as they were 40% worn......funny how they didnt try to push the point when i went to pick it up. This time of year i would just keep an eye on it and replace when close to the indicators on the tyre which are 1.6mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 It is probably an advisory on the garage part as a disclaimer, they deem it low enough to not be road leagle (1.6mm) within the interval between services. Keep an eye on it and replace when close to the 1.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I'm a stickler with tires,normally change tyres in pairs (only exception is if they are relatively new and one gets trashed.Also I never mix brands or tread patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 My wife has a newish , very low mileage Qashqai , purchased a few months ago. Yesterday it had its 12 month service, everything was OK, but there was a comment on the tread depth of one of the tyres. The report stated, "LHF 3.7, RHF 4.1, RHR 7.7, LHR 5.7 ", it was suggested that LHF should be replaced soon. Naturally I want to do the safest/right thing , but with a legal minimum of 1.6, I would consider these tyres had quite a bit of life left (even LHF). On my truck they get changed when they reach 1.6, or get otherwise destroyed. When do you change yours ? Does it make any difference that they are low profile tyres, something we have never had before ? I think I'm right in saying that the tyre manufacturers recommend replacement at 3mm. So at 3.7, that'll be soon. Personally 2.5mm is not too soon for me as they're the only thing that keeps me on the straight and narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I normally change only when absolutely necessary i.e. 1.6mm left (still try to do it in pairs). I even buy part worns, if I know I've a change of vehicle coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 At the garage I work every car has to have a health check and when you put tyre depths into the health check tablet we've all got it automatically puts tyres to amber if under 4mm it's more just to advise customer if it's under 3mm it's in the red section and that's were they'll try and up sell on a tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Whilst 1.6mm is the legal minimum, 3mm is where performance starts to decrease drastically due to not being able to force water through the tread and puncture risk increases. I change mine at 3mm as I do 25000 miles a year and it is not worth hassle of either a ticket, flat or accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 It is probably an advisory on the garage part as a disclaimer, they deem it low enough to not be road leagle (1.6mm) within the interval between services. Keep an eye on it and replace when close to the 1.6 As the next full service is 12 months, I think you are probably right, I should have thought of that. It seems the best compromise is to change at , or before, 2mm. Thanks for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) I go off the wear blobs between the tread. I had an old van aqua plane at 70mph and it's scared me for life. £10 of tread or £30,000 for a new van if I crash and survive The only thing just as important is the brakes. If either of these are dangerous it could cause death . It's really not worth it. Before anyone thinks it'll never happen I ask you to think about how many die each year because of it and did any of those people think they would die? My mate is traffic and it's scary what goes on. My brakes get inspected when I wash my van every week/other week. I wait for the light normally on the dash tho Edited June 20, 2017 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 TT ... I can see how you would be concerned. How many folks do die where a legal tread depth was implicated as the root cause? Surely if this is a structural issue then the law should be changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Most tyres have wear indication bars on them when they get near that I change them. When I buy a car I always check the age of the tyres, that's equally important. Nobody talks about the age of a tyre Edited June 27, 2017 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 2mm for me, saves points as it's an average over the tyre Always put new tyres on the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacker Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Always check DOT code on tire wall. Ask your tire fitter to order the latest date, as what looks like a new tire, could have been sitting on a shelf for a year or two! In some country's it is law to change tires every 5 years regardless of tread depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) Always check DOT code on tire wall. Ask your tire fitter to order the latest date, as what looks like a new tire, could have been sitting on a shelf for a year or two! In some country's it is law to change tires every 5 years regardless of tread depth. Then they take the tyres off and send them over here to be sold as part worns Its crazy its not law over here too. The spare in my mum's car has never touched the road, it looks brand new but its twelve years old. One day, when the car finally ends up getting scrapped, that tyre will be sold to some unsuspecting person who won't have a clue how old it is. Edited June 30, 2017 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Always check DOT code on tire wall. Ask your tire fitter to order the latest date, as what looks like a new tire, could have been sitting on a shelf for a year or two! In some country's it is law to change tires every 5 years regardless of tread depth. I took a wheel into ATS to have a puncture repaired the fitter said the tyre was 18 years old and should be scrapped. It still had good tread so I repaired it myself and its still on my korando 2 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 5mm for me but they are at tyres but that's lasted 60,000 so I'm happy 3mm on the wife's road car. After this performance drops off and my kids are in the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I get tyres on our cars changed if less than 3mm. Savings by going to 1.6mm or 2mm are minimal, and, like TT, I've had a couple of scares in the past with tyres at about 2mm aquaplaning. The money isn't going to do myself or my wife any good if we're in the graveyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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