Europa - Checking tiers tread

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Mon 7 Mar 2022 12:43
Europa - Checking tiers tread - troked17@gmail.com

Greetings,

I'm here because I've noticed that my Europa isn't gripping as well as it used to (mainly when turning corners). I believe the tread is low, but it does not appear bald.

But I'd like to double-check it.

What low-cost gauges would be suitable for this task?

Thanks.

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Mon 7 Mar 2022 12:51
Europa - Checking tiers tread - Xileno

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Tue 8 Mar 2022 04:27
Europa - Checking tiers tread - edlithgow

5 quid seems a bit much.

A cheapo caliper gauge will give depth readings and will be more versatile, though perhaps a bit harder to use

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Tue 8 Mar 2022 09:17
Europa - Checking tiers tread - Big John

www.amazon.co.uk/AA-N-A-Tyre-Safety/dp/B00K66WY8E/...1

I suggest a tyre depth and pressure gauge - I always keep one of each in all of my cars.

Edited by Big John on 08/03/2022 at 09:19

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Tue 8 Mar 2022 09:39
Europa - Checking tiers tread - Andrew-T

Nearly all tyres have tread-depth indicators in the sipes (the gaps in the tread). A quick look for those should tell you what you need to know - without saying how many mm. it is.

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Sat 12 Mar 2022 19:31
Europa - Checking tiers tread - Grenache

Might also be the tracking is out? Might be worth phoning round to find out local prices for a wheel alignment check. Some places will do it for free, though they might be on the dearer side if it needs adjusting.

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