Original Tread Depth

…that starts with 12/32" " of original tread depth, has 10% wear for every 1/32" that is worn away, etc. Related Links * How Does Tire Rack Measure Tread Width? * What Are Tire Globalized Standards? * What Is A Tire's Overall Diameter? * What Is Country Of Origin? * What Is Maximum Load For A Tire?…

…that the rear tires will still have about 1/2 of their original tread depth remaining when the front tires are completely worn out. Intuition suggests that since the front tires wore out first and because there is still about half of the tread remaining on the rear tires, the new tires should be…

…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 replacing tires in pairs. The…

…Is Country Of Origin? Country of Origin Although regularly updated, the country of origin for any tire may vary from the country shown here. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for tires with a specific country of origin. Related Links * How Does Tire Rack Measure Tread Width? * What Are…

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…Tread Depth With A Tire Gauge? While U.S. coins can be used to estimate remaining tread depth as a tire approaches the end of its useful life, the established method of measuring remaining tread depth in the U.S. is with a gauge that reads in 32nds of an inch (other countries measure tread depth in…

…tread depth. Mixing tire brands, tread designs and tread depths may cause components in the vehicle's driveline to fail. What does a driver do if one tire has to be removed from service when it and the other three tires have already worn between two-thirds to one-half of their original tread depth?…

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…different tread depths. As an example of different tire diameters resulting from tires worn to different tread depths, we'll compare 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…

…gradually drops by about 20% during the life of a tire as the tread wears from its original molded depth to worn out. This can be attributed to the reduction in tread mass and rubber squirm, as well as subtle hardening of the tread compound during years of service and exposure to the elements.…

…tread designs are especially helpful in increasing hydroplaning resistance when relatively wide Plus Two, Plus Three or Plus Four tire and wheel applications result in fitting a much wider tire to a vehicle than its Original Equipment size. Test Report Video: Panic Stopping: How Much Tread Depth Do…

…and wheels match the vehicle's original tire dimensions, but typically feature lighter-weight construction and a shallower tread depth to reduce vehicle weight to improve fuel economy and make the spare easier to install. While most of today's vehicles are originally equipped with alloy wheels,…

…according to most states' laws, tires become legally worn out when they reach 2/32" of remaining tread depth (identified when the tread blocks/ribs wear down to the bars molded across their tread pattern), all tire manufacturer treadlife/mileage warranties specify pro-rated replacement will only…

…Repaired? Can I Drive Summer Performance Tires In Cold Temperatures? Can I Mix Tires With Different Tread Depths? Can Tires Be Damaged By Gasoline And Solvents? Can Tires Be Shaved To Match Tread Depths On All-Wheel Drive & Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles? Do All 4 Tires Need To Match On An All-Wheel…

…Repaired? Can I Drive Summer Performance Tires In Cold Temperatures? Can I Mix Tires With Different Tread Depths? Can Tires Be Damaged By Gasoline And Solvents? Can Tires Be Shaved To Match Tread Depths On All-Wheel Drive & Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles? Do All 4 Tires Need To Match On An All-Wheel…