What is the minimum tyre tread depth in Australia?

So what is the legally allowable minimum tyre tread depth in Australia? 1.5mm. Anything lower than 1.5mm of tyre tread depth and your car is classified as ‘unroadworthy’ by the relevant state authority.

Is 5mm tread OK?

If the red is visible the tyre tread is below 1.6mm. This means the tyre is 100% worn and should be replaced urgently. If the orange is visible, the tyre tread is 3mm which is the recommended minimum. If the green is visible, the tyre tread is above is 5mm and is safe to drive.

How do you check tyre tread depth Australia?

Checking the tread depth of your tyres is simple and easy – and all you need is a 20c coin. To measure your tyre’s tread depth, place an Australian 20c coin into one of the central circumferential grooves of your tyre. If the tread doesn’t reach the bill of the platypus, your tyre has less than 3mm of tread remaining.

What is the minimum tread depth a tire must have to be considered safe?

2/32 of an inch
The minimum legal limit is 2/32 of an inch. This doesn’t mean that tires are perfectly safe if they have 3/32 left of tread. This is simply the limit at which you won’t pass your state safety inspection. Your tires become incrementally less safe as the tread wears down.

How long do 3mm tyres last?

10,000-20,000 miles
With all the possible variables taken into account, the minimum average period 3mm of tyre tread depth will last before it reaches the legal limit of 1.6mm is between would be 10,000-20,000 miles but it could be considerably more than that.

Is 4mm tire tread OK?

Legal regulations For safe driving, tires must be replaced at 3 or 4 mm remaining tread depth.

Is 2mm tyre tread safe?

What is the minimum tyre tread depth? Tyre and safety experts believe the 1.6mm legal minimum is insufficient to guarantee safety – most recommend a minimum tread depth of 3mm for tyre replacement. Tests by UK technical organisation MIRA found that, once tyres are below 3mm, stopping distances increase dramatically.