Traction, Tyres and Brakes

What is the legal minimum tread depth of the contact band on a passenger car?

Question image: What is the legal minimum tread depth of the contact band on a passenger car?
  • A 0.8 mm
  • 1.6 mm
  • C 3 mm
  • D 5 mm

Why this is the correct answer

The tread of a passenger car must have grooves at least 1.6 mm deep. Below that limit the tyre is illegal and loses grip, especially in the wet.

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