Tread Wear Indicator

…the gauge's base. Step 5: Do not place the probe on the molded tread wear indicators or on any raised surfaces of the tread design. Step 6: Carefully remove gauge by holding its barrel (without touching the probe) and confirm the tread depth reading. Step 7: Place the probe into additional locations…

…to have indicators molded into their tread design called "wear bars" which run across their tread pattern from their outside shoulder to inside shoulder. Wear bars are designed to visually connect the elements of the tire's tread pattern and warn drivers when their tires no longer meet minimum tread…

…of remaining tread depth they are considered to be legally worn out. According to U.S. law, tires must also have easy-to-see Tread Wear Indicator bars incorporated into their tread design for visual indication that a tire has worn down to 2/32". Tire Rack offers an easy-to-use tread depth gauge…

…the tread. If you can see all of his head, your tire is 2/32" deep or less and should be replaced. Tires also have tread wear indicators known as "wear bars" built into them. These are indicators that appear when you have worn your tread down to the limit. These indicators are raised…

…remaining tread depth and the Winter Wear Indicators are seen connecting adjacent tread blocks. While few all-season tires have Winter Wear Indicators molded into their tread designs, their winter snow traction will also pass the point of diminishing returns when their treads wear down to…

…come with a set of Duelers. Boy, was I in for a big surprise%21 In a nutshell, I hate these tires. At 19,800 miles, they are down to the wear bar indicators and need to be replaced very soon. I will not be sorry to see them go, for several reasons%3A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E1. Terrible wet traction from…

…receive calls about a tire's life and the tire's relationship to its assigned UTQG treadwear indicator. UTQG numbers are assigned to indicate a tires overall level of performance and tread hardness. These numbers beginning at 0 for race products and traveling north of 800 for some of the…

…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…

…it indicates how much life is left in the tires. Gauges are certainly the best option for doing so, but they're not always handy. At Tire Rack, we offer the Dill® Digital Tread Depth Gauge in our inventory of accessories. (Bonus! You can also use it to measure brake shoe and pad wear!) Another…

…come with a set of Duelers. Boy, was I in for a big surprise%21 In a nutshell, I hate these tires. At 19,800 miles, they are down to the wear bar indicators and need to be replaced very soon. I will not be sorry to see them go, for several reasons%3A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E1. Terrible wet traction from…

…in snow will be reduced. 6/32" vs Full Tread Depth Many snow tires feature Winter Wear Indicators (also called Snow Platforms) to identify that a tire's tread depth remains suitable for beneficial snow performance. While Winter Wear Indicators are not intended to be a sign the tire is legally…

…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…

…remaining tread depth and the Winter Wear Indicators are seen connecting adjacent tread blocks. While few all-season tires have Winter Wear Indicators molded into their tread designs, their winter snow traction will also pass the point of diminishing returns when their treads wear down to…

…the gauge's base. Step 5: Do not place the probe on the molded tread wear indicators or on any raised surfaces of the tread design. Step 6: Carefully remove gauge by holding its barrel (without touching the probe) and confirm the tread depth reading. Step 7: Place the probe into additional locations…