Awd Tread Depth

…most AWD systems, the common task of replacing tires can become difficult. Most dealerships and garages will state that in order to prevent damage to the transmission and differentials on the car, tires need to be replaced in full sets of four. By having all four tires at the same tread depth, power…

…different tread depths. As an example of different tire diameters resulting from tires worn to different tread depths, we compared two 225/45R17-sized tires, a new tire with its original tread depth of 10/32-inch and a second tire worn to 8/32-inch of remaining tread depth. The new 225/45R17-sized…

…Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth Tire Specs Explained: Tread Width Measuring Tire Specs: Globalized Standards Tire Tread Markings Tire Tread Patterns Tire Warranties Trailer Tires Trailer Tires vs. Passenger Vehicle Tires Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road Tread Pattern Noise Treadlife…

…tires. "Why" is very important. While there are many traction advantages with an AWD system, this is gained by mechanically connecting all four tires. When you introduce a new full tread depth tire on a vehicle with three less than new tires, an overall diameter difference is apparent.…

…since all four wheels are connected, a single blow out or non-repairable puncture can become an expensive proposition. When you install a new full tread depth tire with other tires that have less than the new, an overall diameter difference occurs. Different diameters result in different spin rates.…

…tread depths can cause damage to your vehicle. The popular belief is that once one of your tires on your AWD vehicles gets a flat, you should replace all four. That's not necessarily the case. We offer a tire shaving service that reduces the tire tread depth down to match the tire depth of the…

…was originally engineered to use different tread designs or types of tires on one axle vs. the other, this means that drivers should make every effort to run the exact same tire brand, tire model and even the same tread depth at each wheel position. AWD (All-Wheel Drive) and 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive…

…shaving may be of interest to you to match the remaining tire's tread depths, especially on all-wheel drive vehicles. For additional information on tire shaving, read my previous post "Replacing Less than Four Tires on an AWD Vehicle." Of course, this can also be an opportunity to…

…Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth Tire Specs Explained: Tread Width Measuring Tire Specs: Globalized Standards Tire Tread Markings Tire Tread Patterns Tire Warranties Trailer Tires Trailer Tires vs. Passenger Vehicle Tires Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road Tread Pattern Noise Treadlife…

…Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth Tire Specs Explained: Tread Width Measuring Tire Specs: Globalized Standards Tire Tread Markings Tire Tread Patterns Tire Warranties Trailer Tires Trailer Tires vs. Passenger Vehicle Tires Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road Tread Pattern Noise Treadlife…

…Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth Tire Specs Explained: Tread Width Measuring Tire Specs: Globalized Standards Tire Tread Markings Tire Tread Patterns Tire Warranties Trailer Tires Trailer Tires vs. Passenger Vehicle Tires Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road Tread Pattern Noise Treadlife…

…Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth Tire Specs Explained: Tread Width Measuring Tire Specs: Globalized Standards Tire Tread Markings Tire Tread Patterns Tire Warranties Trailer Tires Trailer Tires vs. Passenger Vehicle Tires Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road Tread Pattern Noise Treadlife…