Can 20p save you £2,500?
We have a magic trick for you: how can a 20p piece save you up to £2,500? First, take a 20p piece, insert it into the tread of your car’s tyres and check to see whether the outer rim of the coin is covered or not. If it is, your tyres are within the 1.6mm safe tread depth limit. If you can see that surrounding edge then it’s time to get some new tyres!
Ok, it’s not magic. But it’s a quick and simple test to ensure your tyres are legal and safe – if you’re found with illegal tyres, you could be fined up to £2,500 per tyre and have 3 points put on your driving license. It’s certainly worth 20p…
If for some reason you just can’t find a 20p piece, then drop into your local Grippy garage, where our engineers will be happy to check the safety of your tyres for you. Having legal tyres isn’t just a matter of the law, it can save you a hefty fine, reduce the stopping distance of your car, increase fuel economy and handling. Cheap tyres are widely available for every make and model of vehicle, so there’s really no excuse not to keep your car shod with safe, legal tyres.
So go and find a 20p piece right now and check yours today!