Legal Tyre Tread Depth in Australia
The legal minimum is 1.5 mm of tread. How to check it with wear bars, a gauge or a 20-cent coin, and what uneven wear tells you.
2 min read
Tyre safety.
Without the scare tactics.
Two minutes before a trip saves a lot of grief.
A TPMS is an extra set of eyes. It does not replace checking your tyres by eye and with a gauge before you drive.
Pre-trip tyre check.
Pressure moves about 1 to 2 psi for every 10 °C, so check before you drive.
Where’s your correct pressure?
- Door placard: yes, use this.
- Owner's manual: yes, use this.
- Load and inflation table: yes, use this.
- Tyre sidewall: no.This is the maximum. Not your number.
Short guides
Does Tyre Pressure Change With Temperature?
Tyre pressure moves about 1 to 2 psi for every 10 °C. Why the light comes on on cold mornings, and why you shouldn't let air out of hot tyres.
2 min read
How to Check Tyre Pressure the Right Way
Check tyres cold, use the placard figure, not the sidewall, and re-check monthly. Step by step, plus whether servo gauges can be trusted.
3 min read
Caravan Tyre Age: The Five-Year Check
Van tyres often age out before they wear out. How to read the date code on the sidewall, and when to check or replace your tyres.
3 min read
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