Should I change my tyres after four years?

Should I change my tyres after four years?

Denis Connolly (Wicklow Town)

Nov 2014 Filed under: tyres

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Expert answer

Hi Denis,

Not necessarily, but it depends on the wear. Check the tread depth – if it’s below 1.6mm depth overall then the tyre is below the legal minimum and yes, you definitely need to change it. If it’s below 2.5-3mm overall, I’d think seriously about changing as tyre performance, especially under braking, tails off markedly at that point. If the depth is fine and there is no damage to the sidewall or treads, then I wouldn’t worry – tyres generally last for as long as five to even ten years with mild use.

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