Tread Depth Of Blizzak

…is its tread depth. Tires are considered worn when they reach the wear bars at 2/32" as seen on the Bridgestone Blizzak tire below. We recommend that winter / snow tires be replaced when they reach approximately 6/32" of remaining tread depth. Tires need more tread depth in wintry…

…Will Blizzak Winter / Snow Tires Last? The Blizzak WS-tires' Multicell tread compound comprises the top 55 percent of the tires' tread depth with a standard winter tread compound comprising the remaining 45 percent. When Blizzaks are approximately 50 percent worn, their "snow platform" tread depth…

…season with less than 6/32" of remaining tread depth. Blizzak tires will provide optimum traction until they reach the point where they or any other tire should be replaced. Below that depth they're still a winter tire, but the lack of tread depth will compromise effectiveness in deeper…

…about tread depths for winter and all other seasons, too. If you find that your old snow tires have less than 6/32nds of an inch of tread depth, they are ready to be replaced. There are many great winter / snow tires available, but a good starting point would be to check out Bridgestone's Blizzak…

…As a replacement for the well-loved WS60, the Blizzak WS70 promises to be the most advanced Studless Ice and Snow tire from Bridgestone and an industry leader. Featuring an aggressive tread pattern, a high number of sipes, a deep starting tread depth and an advanced molecular compound, these tires…

…experience testing the Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 and was able to compare its characteristics to the WS70 he installed on his vehicle. Here is his story:This past winter, I embarked on a 1200-mile (round-trip) drive with the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 at full tread depth. With the tires installed two…

…Confidence. #1 Tread Depth Why doesn't a race slick work well in the snow? One reason is tread depth. Where most all-season tires and summer tires start at 10/32nds or less, most of the Blizzak snow tires start at 12/32nds or more. This helps provide traction in the deep snow. Read Tread Depth: Why…

…tread wears, new pores and tubes are constantly exposed. This flexible rubber compound improves the tire's grip in cold conditions while the bite particles attached to the tubes scratch at packed snow and icy surfaces for traction. When 50 percent worn, a tread depth indicator molded into the tread…

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…you, the driver, better grip. Improving upon the Blizzak WS60, the WS70 has more tread depth for better bite in deep snow conditions. After having tested this tires versus its main competition (Continental ExtremeWinterContact and Michelin X-Ice Xi2) I wouldn't trade the Blizzak WS70 for either.