Tyres

Stay Safe, Stay Legal

Your tyres are the only part of your car that actually touch the road, so keeping them in good condition isn’t just smart — it’s the law.

In the UK, the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres is 1.6mm across the central three‑quarters of the tyre’s width and around the entire circumference. Anything below that is classed as illegal, and it can seriously affect your braking, grip, and safety — especially in wet conditions.

What Happens If Tyres Are Below the Limit

Driving with tyres below the legal limit can lead to:

Fines of up to £2,500 per tyre
3 penalty points per tyre
Invalidated insurance if an accident occurs
Increased stopping distances and risk of aquaplaning

That means four illegal tyres could cost you £10,000 and 12 penalty points — enough to lose your licence.

Guaranteed Value, Guaranteed Safety

At Drayton Motors, we believe your tyres should deliver maximum safety and performance — at the best possible price. That’s why we offer our Tyre Price Promise: if you find the same tyre locally at a lower price, we’ll match it.

How It Works

Choose your tyres — any brand, any size, fitted by our trained technicians.
Get a quote — we’ll give you our best price straight away.
Found it cheaper? — show us a written quote from a local competitor within 10 miles, and we’ll match it.
Enjoy peace of mind — all tyres fitted include balancing, valve replacement, and disposal of your old tyres.

Drayton Motors Tyre Price Promise Terms and Conditions as at June 2026:

To qualify for our Price Promise, simply bring us a written quote from a local supplier that matches:

The same tyre (brand, size, speed rating, and guarantees)
From a VAT-registered business
Located within 10 miles of our dealership

Terms to Know:

A written quote is required
Applies to total invoice including tyre, VAT, valve, balance & disposal
Claim must be made in writing within 7 days of your purchase
Retail customers only – excludes wholesale, trade, and online suppliers
Competitor must have stock available at time of claim

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