What is the Legal Limit for SUV Tyres?

The tread depth of a new tyre on an SUV is practically the same as a new car tyre — typically between 7mm and 9mm depending on the tyre model — while the legal limit in the UK for tyre tread size is 1.6mm.

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The tread depth of a new tyre on an SUV is practically the same as a new car tyre — typically between 7mm and 9mm depending on the tyre model — while the legal limit for tyre tread size as recommended by most standard bodies is 1.6 mm.

With performance made to last, at Michelin we recommend using our tyres until the 1.6mm legal limit of tread.

Some manufacturers will recommend replacing your tyres when the tread is down to 3mm but we’re confident in the ability of Michelin tyres to perform safely until 1.6mm - offering our customers value for money and to reduce premature wastage which ultimately contributes to reduced environmental impact.

Due to the quality compounds which make up Michelin products — our material expertise allows us to develop and combine more than 200 elements that constitute your tyres — every Michelin tyre has been specifically designed to remain safe at 1.6mm. We test our tyres over one billion miles per year — which equates to 40 trips around to planet!

For off-road tyres, you will notice the performance deteriorates significantly when tread goes below 4mm, so regular users in arduous terrain may want to consider setting a slightly higher limit on tyre tread depth than the normal 1.6mm.

Apart from this, your tyre must have a continuous band measuring ¾ of the tread width around the centre of the tyre.

Our SUV tyre range

MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Crossover - SUV - 4X4

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyre, specially made for premium Sporty SUVs, designed to give you the driving experience you desire.

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MICHELIN X LT A/S

Crossover - SUV - 4X4

  • Eco-friendly
  • All-season safety
  • Ultimate treadlife
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MICHELIN LTX FORCE

Crossover - SUV - 4X4

For your city commute and light off-road journeys. The Michelin LTX Force SUV tyre handles it all.

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MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR HP

Crossover - SUV - 4X4

For all on-road orientated 4x4 vehicles

Recommended by 90% of consumers⁽¹⁾
For all on-road oriented SUVs

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MICHELIN LATITUDE SPORT 3

Crossover - SUV - 4X4

Acclaimed for its driving dynamics and safety⁽¹⁾.

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MICHELIN Primacy 4

Passenger car

The MICHELIN Primacy 4 is safe when new, safe when worn.

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