To check tyre tread properly, use the 20p coin test (or a penny if you’re in the US): insert the coin into the main tread groove; if the outer band is visible, the tread is below the 1.6mm legal limit ...

A tire check should be part of your regular car maintenance routine because it can improve your safety and even boost your car’s fuel economy. And in the long run, it may save both time and money. To ...