Tread Wear Indicator

…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…

…tread designs and chemists can develop advanced rubber compounds, it is often 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,…

…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.…

…a few examples: Tread Depth Indicator Pin Drag View photo Slick/semi-slick tires for racing require tread depth indicators that allow racers to monitor performance, wear quality and project remaining tread life. While depth indicators appear as small depressions in the tire's tread, they are formed…

…tread is worn down to 2/32" (1.6 mm) of remaining tread at which time the tread blocks are worn flush with the treadwear indicator bars. "...tires...are typically backed by their manufacturer's limited warranties for a period of 4 to 6 years from the date of purchase or until the tread wears out,…

…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…

…differences in tread depth between tires that might be encountered immediately after periodic tire rotations at 5,000-7,500 mile intervals won't upset the vehicle's hydroplaning balance and should not preclude rotating tires. For that matter, any differences in wear rates actually indicate that tire…

…and lower tire pressures provide less. An under-inflated tire will tend to wear the shoulder areas of the tread faster than the center. This is because there is insufficient air pressure to allow the center of the tread to carry its fair share of the weight. A correctly inflated tire receives…

…front-to-rear tread depth, don't let that stop you from rotating due to concerns in hydroplaning balance. The small difference is unlikely to upset the balance between the front and rear axles, so make a note of it, and remember that any differences in wear rates actually indicate that tire…

…inspect your tires between runs to monitor tire wear, particularly on the outboard shoulders, and check for scuffing of the sidewalls that would indicate tire roll-over. Look closely for chips, cracks or damage and compare the appearance of the tread pattern on your tires to that of a new tire to…

…Drivers Replace Old Tires Even if Their Treads Aren't Worn Out? While most drivers' past experience might not indicate it's necessary, the growing realization that tires are perishable means tires on some vehicles will possibly age out before they wear out. Composed of steel belts, fabric plies…

…cause a single tire to be replaced for safety reasons, the remaining matching tire on that axle must not exceed 30 percent wear. If the remaining tire has more than 30 percent wear from new, it should also be replaced. Handling inconsistencies may result if this is not done. Initially, new tires do…