20 October 20244 min readBristol, UK
Bristol receives over 800mm of rain annually — making wet-road grip one of the most important factors when choosing and maintaining your tyres.
Bristol's hills, city-centre roundabouts, and rain-washed roads demand tyres with strong wet-grip performance. EU tyre labelling includes a wet braking grade from A (best) to G — an A-rated tyre can stop up to 18 metres shorter than a G-rated one at 80km/h. Regular checks for wear, correct inflation, and choosing tyres with high wet ratings all contribute to safer driving in Bristol's frequent rain.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Check EU tyre label wet-braking grade before buying
- Increase following distance by 2-3x in wet conditions
- Avoid sudden acceleration on wet bends
- Replace tyres before they reach 3mm in Bristol's climate
- Aquaplaning occurs most commonly in shallow standing water — slow down
#Wet Road Safety#Bristol Driving#Tyre Grip