Tyre tread depth

Volvofantastic · Sep 23rd, 2017, 18:45

Hi

If you buy a one year old S90 from a Volvo main dealer is there a minimum tyre tread depth that the tyres should have.

Thanks in advance

Volvofantastic

john.wigley · Sep 23rd, 2017, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Volvofantastic

Hi

If you buy a one year old S90 from a Volvo main dealer is there a minimum tyre tread depth that the tyres should have.

Thanks in advance

Volvofantastic

Apologies if I am stating the obvious, but I would have thought that all tyres should meet the minimum legal requirement regardless of the age of the vehicle or mileage covered.

Whether that is acceptable to you at the time of purchase is another matter entirely.

Regards, John.

steadvex · Sep 23rd, 2017, 19:18

as a rule we change tyres if they are below 3mm for our sales cars

I've been told that's what main dealers do too, but i'm not sure, is this a car you've bought or looking to buy?

If your looking to buy just ask if they can fit new tyres on it, you never know!

DaveNP · Sep 23rd, 2017, 20:29

Obviously 1.6mm across 3/4 of tread etc to be legal, but I assume Volvofantastic is buying a used Volvo from a Volvo dealership and wants to know what the corporate policy is under something like Volvo Selekt.

NigelDay · Sep 24th, 2017, 13:46

You could measure the tread depths, price up new tyres and do a calculation to negotiate a discount.

andrewpain · Sep 24th, 2017, 19:16

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Originally Posted by Volvofantastic

Hi

If you buy a one year old S90 from a Volvo main dealer is there a minimum tyre tread depth that the tyres should have.

Thanks in advance

Volvofantastic

must be above legal minimum, other than that it's up for negotiation. What are they at now?
If you think they're too worn, tell them you want new ones fitted as part of the deal. And try to specify decent tyres, or you'll get cheapest they can find. Or haggle for a discount and put it towards tyres you DO want when the current ones actually need changing....

DSK · Sep 24th, 2017, 22:37

From any dealer the tyres should meet the 1.6mm limit. For a main dealer, whilst I do not think much of them, they do generally ensure there is a healthy amount of tread on the tyres around 4mm+ at least.

With regards to how much tread should be on a 1 year old car? Well that variable to driving styles, mileage, care and mechanical aspects.

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steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	as a rule we change tyres if they are below 3mm for our sales cars I've been told that's what main dealers do too, but i'm not sure, is this a car you've bought or looking to buy? If your looking to buy just ask if they can fit new tyres on it, you never know!

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