The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations will now come into force on 1 February 2021 and, from that date, it will be illegal to fit tyres aged 10 years or older to: the front axle of a goods vehicle with a maximum gross weight exceeding 3,500 kg.
- Are old tyres illegal?
- More info Car tyres older than ten years old will be illegal on certain vehicles from 1 February 2021 in a major road safety action taken by the Government after “years of work”. The new rules will mean older rubber will be banned for the front steering axles of lorries, buses and coaches in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Is there a ‘use-by’ date for tyres?
- Tyres and tyre replacement – is there a ‘use-by’ date? Most people think tyre replacement is necessary only when the tyre tread depth is below the minimum legal tread depth (1.6mm). However, tyre replacement is required when the tyres get too old.
- What is the tyre age code?
- The four-digit tyre age code is usually located in a window on the tyre sidewall. The first two digits of the code represent the week of production during the year (from 1 to 52) while the second two digits represent the year of manufacture.
- Do I need to replace my tyres after 6 years of age?
- After six years of age, tyre replacement should be a no-brainer – but it isn’t. Unfortunately, no regulations in Australia require tyre replacement on a use-by date basis. Tread wear isn’t the only thing that should demand tyre replacement.
Should tyres be changed after 5 years?
A tyre needs to be typically replaced every 5 to 6 years, even if the tread is not worn out. This is done for the safety of the vehicle. However, the tyres and tread should be checked far more regularly to assess whether they need to be changed sooner or not.
- When should I replace my car tyres?
- Aim to replace your car tyres when the tread depth gets below 3mm and before it gets below 2mm. Find out more about the legal tyre tread depth. Tyres don’t usually last long enough to be replaced due to old age. Usually, the tyre tread wears down quicker than that. For older tyres, you can:
- How long do tyres last?
- In 5 years, your tyres will probably have been run over many different surfaces and perhaps have suffered shocks. After 5 years of use, have them checked by a professional at least once a year. This will ensure that they have not been damaged prematurely and that they do not endanger you or your passengers. Tyre DOT: how to tell tyre age?
- How often should a Bridgestone tire be replaced?
- Bridgestone recommends that tires more than 10 years old should be taken out of service and replaced with new tires. Be sure to check your spare tire and replace it if it is more than 10 years old, even if it appears new. In addition, Bridgestone recommends that all tires be regularly inspected and that inflation pressures be checked monthly.
- Do you need to replace tires with new tires?
- Be sure to install the new tires onto the rear axle for better control when driving on wet and winter roads. Ideally, you need to replace two tires with matching new ones. However, the most important thing is to install tires with similar performance features. For example, you should never put two high-performance tires with two touring tires.
