MOT and tyres

[bobbarley]

I've just noticed one of my tyres is probably below the minimum, and have my MOT come up this Thursday! Could I just put the spare on there instead, and then get the tyre sorted afterwards. Or do they check the boot for spares these days?

[itavaltalainen]

If you have a full size spare put that on instead, spare is not MOT relevant (tester might have a look at it and tell you it's not legal but can't fail car for it).
Don't think you can go to MOT with space saver wheel.

PS: I would always change both tyres at the same time unless the other one is almost new.

[bobbarley]

Good stuff, thought so. I'll pop the full size spare on. Front left is completely worn down but front right is ok. This worries me as there's obviously a problem, despite the fact the wheels were aligned just 12 months ago.

[itavaltalainen]

How much difference is between the left and right tyre? Wouldn't worry too much unless there is a massive difference. Did you put both fronts on at the same time (new), are they the same brand and model?

I had a Pirelli and a Dunlop on at the same time (lease company.....) the Pirelli wore much faster. But that's just because it's much softer (got 15k from 2 Dunlops on front instead of 25k on Pirellis).

[bobbarley]

Identical tyres both fitted together.  One totally gone, other has like 4mm left on it.

Just ordered 2 Dunlop Sport Bluresponse, great reviews so worth a try.

[itavaltalainen]

You must be going very fast through right hand bends 

Rears wearing equally?

[bobbarley]

Yeah rears both look like new.

[itavaltalainen]

Brakes sticking on left, right wheel not getting power, suspension faulty..... would be the first things I'd check.
If it had wheel alignment and wear across the tyre is equal then it's gonna be one of those three things.

[bobbarley]

Hopefully the garage will be able to shed some light on it during the MOT.

[JC]

have you finally done enough miles to wear out a set of tyres then nige ?