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Question 784

When is it advisable to replace a passenger car's tires?

  1. Before the depth of the main tire tread grooves falls below 6 mm.
  2. Before the depth of the main tire tread grooves falls below 2 mm.
  3. When the depth of the tire tread grooves falls below 1.6 mm.
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Correct answer: Before the depth of the main tire tread grooves falls below 2 mm.

Replacing tires before their main grooves fall below 2 mm is recommended. This is a maintenance recommendation, separate from the legal minimum of 1.6 mm.

Tras las vacaciones, revisión completa · Reglamento General de Vehículos, Real Decreto 2822/1998