Tyre Tread Gauge

[Tony Press]

Saying the tyre industry isn't lobbying for age restrictions to be introduced for tyres isn't actually correct.

DVSA vehicle examiners currently record any tyres fitted to trucks they examine which are over 10 years old and have stated that they will then contact the vehicle operator and investigate their tyre management policies. The inference being that any operator that can't produce a satisfactory tyre management policy may then become subject to enforcement action. 

This is directly a result of representations made to DfT by tyre manufacturers and suppliers.

I suppose it depends on your view of Industry !

It is possible that the tyre industry (which I suspect knows a bit about tyre safety) is attempting to introduce some sanity into the discussion about tyre life .

Or do you belive that the annual safety checks for motor cars (such as your MOT ) are just a grab for business by the vehicle  manufacturing industry.