TyreCheck 2001 In Germany

In the course of this year’s TyreCheck in Germany during May, 1.3 million cars were checked (previous year 200,000). 4 per cent of tyres had a tread depth below the 1.

6 mm minimum, while another 15% had tread depths “near to” 1.6 mm. The TyreCheck, which was also carried out in other European countries, is designed to increase awareness of tyre safety.