…safely in wintry conditions. The more tread depth the tires have, the more effective they will be in loose snow and slush. Tires need adequate tread depth so they can bite into the snow. Most winter tires start at 10/32" to 12/32" of tread depth. 6/32" is the minimum tread depth that…
…is covered, you have more than 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…
…weather means your tires need a few 32nds of tread depth to keep you safely on the road. Most tires worth their weight in salt lose the bulk of their hydroplaning resistance once the tread depth reaches 4/32. For snow traction the 6/32 tread depth is when snow and ice traction starts to slip away.…
…tires when they reach approximately 4/32" of remaining tread depth. Use a quarter, not a penny, to measure tread depth. Tire Rack's team proved through testing that insufficient tread depth doubles your stopping distance. Adequate tread reduces hydroplaning and helps prevent accidents. Too little…
…appropriate tread design, pliable tread compound and sufficient tread depth. If any one of these fundamental characteristics is absent, the other two, regardless of their ability can't deliver the intended results. The bottom line is that if you are evaluating your tires and measuring tread depth,…
…tread design and tread depth. A lightweight vehicle with wide, worn, underinflated tires in a heavy downpour will hydroplane at lower speeds than a heavyweight vehicle equipped with new, narrow, properly inflated tires in drizzling rain. If the front tires have significantly less tread depth than…
…holding it in place. Depending on tire size and tread design, there are typically 80 to 100 studs used in each tire. Can Studs Be Removed from Snow Tires and Still Be Safely Driven? If the tires are relatively new, with significant remaining tread depth (more than 7/32-inch), removing the studs will…
…used vehicle, hopefully the tires were in good shape and the tread type was appropriate for where you live and drive. When we bought my son a used Golf, the tires that are on the vehicle were a summer tread and only had 5/32 tread depth available. Not an ideal situation this time of year for a…
…of remaining tread depth both beat the Continental offering. As we shaved the tire for the test, we noticed its starting tread depth (8.5/32") is less than the Primacy MXV4 (11/32"). Does less tread depth mean shorter life? No, because the Primacy MXV4's taller tread blocks will squirm…
…traction. Tires at low tread depths can only "nibble" into snow instead of biting through it to find grip. And with this brutal winter season still in full swing, I decided that it was time to be safe rather than sorry. Check out more information about how tread depth can affect snow…
…to be "Safe When New. Safe When Worn." The Premier A/S is replacing the widely popular Primacy MXV4. Premier A/S tires aim to give drivers unparalleled traction, whether the tire is new or worn down. The Michelin Premier A/S uses an extreme silica and sunflower oil enhanced tread compound…
…warranties. **Replaced free of charge first year or first 2/32" of wear (whichever comes first), then prorated until worn to 2/32" of remaining tread depth. Tire manufacturers' policies for non run-flat tire repair can be found here: Flat Tire Repairs' Effect on Speed Rating Use of run-flat tires…
…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 more than 6/32" of tread depth remaining if the top of the Lincoln Memorial is covered. If you measure more than 6/32", you are safe…
…safe trip. * Check your air pressure. Keeping them within spec will help ensure correct handling, load capacity, mileage, and tire wear. We have a great selection of accurate air gauges to ensure the tires are up to recommended pressure. Don't forget the spare tire! * Check your tire tread depth. As…
…Others to consider that fair very well and keep the price down are the Dunlop SP Sport Signature, the Goodyear Eagle GT or the Yokohama AVID ENVigor. It's better to be safe and have tires with adequate tread depth than to wait months and drive on unsafe tires. There are other tires out there.
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