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Old 28 June 2005, 06:16 PM
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Was on track not so long ago and wore the outer edge of one of the Tyres

I was told by a garage that the tread was illegal but I dont think so

I thought the law was that you had to have a minimum of 1.6mm across at least 75% of the width of the tyre - i.e. if its a 215 then it would need to be circa 160mm of the width over 1.6mm

I have about a 30mm groove that is effectively bald - is this illegal - I dont think so?
Old 28 June 2005, 11:25 PM
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Niemand mit einer Antwort? Traurig ist mein Deutsch arm, aber ich kann nicht dem **** mit Ferrari und F1 helfen aber nehmen!

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Old 28 June 2005, 11:42 PM
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If you search around the net there are several sites with that info on one of which is official.

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Old 29 June 2005, 12:56 PM
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Confirmed its 1.6mm across 75%

So if you have a bald outer edge which is below 25% of the tyre width you are fine

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Old 29 June 2005, 02:29 PM
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Not if the canvas can be seen through the worn tread.
Old 30 June 2005, 01:07 AM
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No- cant see the wiring underneath (guess thats what you mean by Canvass?)
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