Tyre wear indicator

[Justin182]

Hi there,

Just slightly concerned as to whether or not i need to change my front two tyres and was wondering if there is an indicator on Michelin PE2's? I have noticed these rubber squares dotted along the tread and they are at the same level as the tyre itself if that an indicator.

Have not really notice any understeer apart from the usual in the wet.
All tyres have covered 16600 miles and i dont take it on track days... just wondering how that compares with you guys.

Thanks

Jus

 

[White16valver]

Turn the steering wheel all the way to either lock and take some pics of the offending tyre treads - put 'em up and we can diagnose!

 

[Djw John]

Sounds like they are on the way out. Especially after 16000 miles!

 

[Justin182]

Typically.... dont have my camera with me at the mo. Is the limit 1.6mm or something as i'm sure there is more then that; just that the tyre is now level with the rubber blocks and has been for some time. The back ones have miles to go (excuse the pun)

 

[V1NNY]

If your level with the risers then i would say you need some new tyres soon

 

[Justin182]

^^^ oh, Ok cheers for that. So they are sort of indicators then. Thanks

 

[V1NNY]

If the surface of the rubber is level with these risers area the tyre is most likely very close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm, or could even be below it! The tyre should be checked and if necessary changed, because you may no longer be driving in sufficient safety and you could be breaking the law. its strongly recommends that you consider changing your tyres before this limit is reached.

 

[Justin182]

Yeah... i'm not one for skimping when i comes to my car, so 2 new front tyres coming up... thanks again

 

[V1NNY]

What will you be getting?