Hi, I have the Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres on the car but have damaged one of the fronts. Can anyone advise if it is still ok to drive or if I should get just that one tyre replaced or both fronts? 

 

Ive been looking at different tyres and the Avon ZZ5 XL seems to have good reviews and look good value for money for the performance. Wet grip B and fuel efficiency E (Assuming I replace both) 205/40 R17

 

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Avon/ZZ5.htm

 

 

Much better to get them replaced, more risk of sudden failure / blowout with damage like that. 

That's a £60 fine and three points on your driving licence if the police stop you with that...

 

Bouff34

The MOT criteria is a good guide. If  there are no exposed cords in the cut, and the tyre isn't deformed It'll pass.  If the cut was deep enough to reach the cords, It'll also need to be 25mm or 10% of the tyre width (whichever is greater) to fail.

 

Unfortunately, unlike the previous poster I can't see anything illegal about it, though I wouldn't want it on my car.

The MOT criteria is a good guide. If  there are no exposed cords in the cut, and the tyre isn't deformed It'll pass.  If the cut was deep enough to reach the cords, It'll also need to be 25mm or 10% of the tyre width (whichever is greater) to fail.

 

Unfortunately, unlike the previous poster I can't see anything illegal about it, though I wouldn't want it on my car.

Likewise, and that's before considering that it's a Dunlop!