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…lots of mileage remaining. But if the tread depth on the remaining tires is 5/32nds or less, shaving may not be the best choice. Some manufacturers have set parameters for matching the tires used on their four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles.* Audi: As stated in their owner's manual,…
…from other Original Equipment Vehicle Manufacturers is pending. Audi As published in their vehicle owner's manual, "rolling radius of all 4 tires must remain the same" or within 4/32-inch of each other in remaining tread depth. Porsche Cayenne within 30% of the other tire on the same axle's…
…indicates the tire has proper tread depth for dry conditions only. 20x10 Andros Spec P 275/45ZR20 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 275/45R20 has the same overall diameter as the 295/35R21 and is 1/2" narrower. The 275/45R20 is an Original Equipment size that Audi uses on certain Q7 trim levels…
…visible "DWS" indicates the tire has sufficient tread depth for dry conditions, as well as wet roads and light snow. After the "S" wears away, the remaining "DW" indicates the tire only has sufficient tread depth for dry and most wet road conditions. And after the…
…drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. Manufacturers Recommendations Audi As published in their vehicle owner's manual, "rolling radius of all four tires must remain the same" or within 4/32-inch of each other in remaining tread depth. Porsche Cayenne within 30% of the other tire on the same axle's…
…on their four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. * Audi: As published in their vehicle owner's manual, "rolling radius of all four tires must remain the same" or within 4/32-inch of each other in remaining tread depth* Porsche Cayenne: Within 30% of the other tire on the same axle's…
…when the vehicle is rolling in all-wheel drive all four of the tires should be rotating at exactly the same speed. If one new tire (at full tread depth) is introduced to the car, this tire which is actually larger in overall diameter will attempt to rotate slightly slower at less revolutions per…
…Video Center Panic Stopping: How Much Tread Depth Do You Need? (03:42) Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tires are usually considered legally worn out when they reach 2/32" of remaining tread depth. Concerned that nearly worn out tires…
…of all 4 tires must remain the same" or within 4/32-inch of each other in remaining tread depth. Porsche Cayenne within 30% of the other tire on the same axle's remaining tread-wear. Subaru Within 1/4-inch of tire circumference or about 2/32-inch of each other in remaining tread depth.
…in pairs (rather than sets of four) due to a lack of maintenance or when equivalent tread wear can't be achieved through periodic tire rotation. While it can't make up for performance differences due to tread depth, it is most important to match new tires to those originally used on the vehicle when…
…magazines, to get the answers to some basic tire questions. Here we discuss what to expect as your tires wear and point out the legal limits for tread depths and what that really means. Related Videos: Customizing Your Wheels | Deciphering a Tire Sidewall | Tire Rotation | Tire Types 101 Testing…
…DWS stands for Dry, Wet, Snow. After the "S" has worn away, the remaining "DW" is a warning that the tire only has sufficient tread depth for dry and wet road conditions. Finally, after the "W" and "S" have both worn away, the remaining "D" tells you…
…treadwear rating and 6/32nd of an inch of tread depth that's resilient enough to be driven to and from the track but it's not designed for daily driving use. You'll get amazing dry grip but hydroplaning resistance, wet grip, wear and tread noise will suffer compared to Extreme…
…technology is a system of sipes on each tread shoulder consisting of two shallow sipes and one deep sipe. If your vehicle becomes out of alignment you will see one shoulder wear faster than the other after only a couple hundred miles. The VAI's short depth sipes can alert you to this uneven wear if…
…you when performance levels will be diminished as the tire wears. There is a 'D' and a 'W' molded into the tread. The D is for dry traction and is visible until 2/32" of tread depth. The W is the wet traction indicator and disappears at 4/32". Continental also includes a great warranty…
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