…tread depth, tires do not have enough biting edges and shallower circumferential grooves to effectively evacuate deep snow and slush. The illustration below shows tires (from left to right) at new tread depth, worn to 6/32" and then worn to 2/32". You can see as the tire approaches…
…tread depth. For example, a typical tire that starts with 10/32" of original tread depth has only 8/32" of useable tread depth. Its useable tread depth is calculated by subtracting a worn out tire's 2/32" from the new tire's original depth of 10/32". The final 2/32" of a tire's tread depth isn't…
…4/32” of tread depth remaining. With a penny to measure tread depth, place it into the tread grooves and if the top of the Lincoln Memorial is covered, your tires have more than 6/32” of remaining tread depth. Now there’s just one more thing: your new tires will require a break-in…
…efficiency, Michelin Total Performance tires reduce the influence of traditional trade-offs normally associated with tires. Michelin Total Performance is a promise of Michelin tire excellence. We had a chance to test the tire when new, as well as when the tread depth was worn down to 5/32". For…
…The bottom line is that if you are evaluating your tires and measuring tread depth, it is important to consider weather conditions. And when it comes time to replace your tires, read "When Should I Replace My Tires?" to ensure your tires always have the appropriate amount of tread depth.
…Fortera HLs, and after 2 years, I am still happy with the tires. The HLs seemed to offer better dry traction, but that%27s comparing 4-6/32%22 with 12/32%22 new tires. Snow traction is vastly improved, even taking into account tread depth. I rarely feel any slipping in snow, although last winter was…
…for long service on the road. The tire would work best on a set of wheels used for track days and performance driving events, or on a second car that is driven primarily for fun. ContiForceContact tires are molded with approximately 6/32" of tread depth in their grooves and are left unshaved…
…Fortera HLs, and after 2 years, I am still happy with the tires. The HLs seemed to offer better dry traction, but that%27s comparing 4-6/32%22 with 12/32%22 new tires. Snow traction is vastly improved, even taking into account tread depth. I rarely feel any slipping in snow, although last winter was…
…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 sacrifice too much wet traction, we compared the stopping distances of new tires to those with 4/32" and 2/32" tread depth. The Tire Rack's test results…
…basic rules to remember as tires wear to the critical final few 32nds of an inch of their remaining tread depth. At 6/32" of remaining tread depth, we expect snow traction to be affected, while drivers will notice a difference compared to when their tires were new. By using a penny, you have…
…often allows the cause to be identified and corrected before excessive or irregular tread wear ruins the tire. Test Report Video: Panic Stopping: How Much Tread Depth Do You Need? Related Links * Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles * Where to Install New Pairs of Tires?
…the remaining tread depth that is the variable in determining wintertime performance. New Tire Tread Depth Approaching Winter Wear Indicators Approaching Tread Wear Indicators Combines necessary features (tread design, compound and depth) to provide effective snow traction The tire has worn to about…
…depth of 4/32", they will not require shaving for competition, however they'll benefit from a minimal scuff-in prior to their first run. We can provide a heat cycling service for an additional $15 per tire, so when you receive your new A7 tires they will be track ready. The new A7 tires are…
…different tire sizes on the front and rear. The reason for the rear installation is new tires on the rear axle will help the driver control their vehicle in wet conditions since the newer, deeper tread tires provide better hydroplaning resistance. With the older, lower tread depth tires on the…
…Friend Tire Tech: Dangers of Mixing Tire Tread Depths When Buying a Pair of Tires It's best to replace all of a vehicle's tires at the same time. Having the same tread design and tread depth promotes balanced traction and handling. However if only a pair of tires is replaced, the two new tires are…
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