What makes a tire illegal?

Tread Depth The tread is the part of the tyre in contact with the road and for this reason it is vital to ensure tread is adequate. A new car tyre begins life with approximately 8mm of tread depth. However, if your tyres do fall below 1.6mm, these are then classed as illegal tyres.

Is it illegal to have tires wider than your fenders?

If tires are sticking outside the flaps, then it is illegal. We can verify tires sticking outside the fender wells is not illegal, but if the total width of a vehicle is more than 8 feet, it is against the law.

How far can tires be sized?

As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.

Can I put any size tires on my car?

The short answer is: Yes. But does wheel size matter? Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size.

How long do 3mm tyres last?

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.

What is the biggest street legal tire size?

A 35×13. 50R17 Baja Pro XS tips the scales at 74 pounds, while the largest 58-inch version weighs a whopping 233 pounds each. Massive Sidebiters and scalloped shoulder lugs provide unrivaled grip, while mud scoops work to clear even the stickiest of slop with ease.

How far are your tires allowed to stick out?

Tires exceeding past the fenders: Installing wheels that extend outside the fenders require a fender flare. They must be at least as wide as the tires and must have a clearance of not more than nine inches from the ground when the vehicle is empty.

How are tires sized?

The two-digit number after the slash mark in a tire size is the aspect ratio. For example, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 means that the height is equal to 65\% of the tire’s width. The bigger the aspect ratio, the bigger the tire’s sidewall will be.

What happens if you put a bigger size tire on your car?

When you put bigger tires on your car, SUV, crossover, or light truck, you raise the vehicle’s clearance — increasing body roll and load transfer, which may negatively impact your car’s balance and speed.

Can you claim tires on insurance?

Auto insurance policies don’t include tire warranties, specialized tire insurance, or a tire protection plan that covers normal wear and tear on your tires. If your tires are damaged after getting hit by another car, you can file a claim under your collision coverage to help pay to repair or replace them.