When To Replace Snow Tires

…compound and full depth to provide effective snow traction When worn to about 6/32", its ability to provide beneficial snow traction diminishes While still legal at 2/32", the tire has worn well past where it provides beneficial snow traction Fortunately, winter tires are typically molded…

…used in place of a tire tread depth gauge. If you live in an area where you drive on snow-covered roads part of the year, then you may want to consider performance winter tires for your vehicle or replacing your current tires when less than 6/32" of tread depth remains. If snow is not an issue…

…in snow, replacement tires should be purchased when approximately 6/32" of the tread depth remains. For wet roads, 4/32". And dry roads, 2/32" is the legal minimum but we wouldn't wait that long to replace tires. • If you cut or puncture the sidewall, or drove on a flat tire (or…

…worn set of all-season or winter tires, Tire Rack recommends drivers consider replacing their tires when they reach approximately 6/32" of remaining tread depth to maintain good mobility. Tires need more tread depth in wintry conditions to compress snow in their grooves and release it as…

…tire grip in cold temperatures becomes much softer in the warmer temperatures and will further contribute to tread squirm while affecting its durability. For the best grip and longest life, snow tires will be at their best when temperatures reach the lower 40s (Fahrenheit), and should be replaced…

When should I replace my tires? Have you ever felt that your tires weren't working as well as they did before, but once you look at them they appear to have tread on them? Tire change during their in service life. The two main factors that contribute to a tire's aging performance - Tread depth -…

…questions to ask yourself when thinking about that next purchase. What is most important to you? Fuel mileage Longevity (tread wear) Dry handling Wet traction Snow and ice traction Not one tire can "do it all", so rank what is most important to you and help tailor that next set of tires to…

…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. Knowing when to replace your tires based on…