Winter Tread Depth

…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 we recommend for winter driving. It's important to do more than just a quick visual check of your tires' tread depth. While a tread…

…tread depth to give good winter service. Some winter / snow tires have a taller treadwear bar (snow platform) that indicates when the tread is too shallow for proper winter performance. If you're not sure how to read the tread depth of your tires, take a look at "Measuring Tire Tread Depth…

…aware of however, is the amount of tread depth needed to provide adequate snow and ice traction. Even the best performing winter / snow tire needs proper tread depth to provide good traction in winter driving conditions. It's important to inspect your winter tires each fall to ensure they are ready…

…Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend How can you tell if you need new tires? Check your tread depth. As a tire wears, its ability to perform is reduced. Especially on wet roads in the spring. The important number is 4/32 . We ll show you how to…

…to confirm the tire's tread depth. If Lincoln's entire head is visible, the tire is worn to approximately 2/32" and is considered legally worn out in most States. Average new tires used on cars typically start with 10/32" to 11/32" of original tread depth. Dedicated winter / snow tires and light…

…the winter months in an attempt to maximize their treadlife. As illustrated in the photo below, tread depth is one of the most important features of a winter tire. New Tire Tread Depth Approaching Winter Wear Indicators Approaching Tread Wear Indicators Combines necessary features (tread design,…

…Performance Winter / Snow Performance Winter / Snow tires give up some ultimate snow and ice traction for better dry grip and faster steering response. The tread patterns on these tires aren't quite as aggressive as Studless Ice & Snow tires, and often have shallower tread depths which leads…

…tread depth is such an important element for snow traction, winter tires usually start with noticeably deeper tread depths than typical All-Season or summer tires. Some winter tires even have a second series of "wear bars" molded in their tread pattern indicating approximately 6/32" remaining tread…

…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,…

…ride comfort and balanced all-season performance with dry, wet and wintertime traction, even in light snow.Solus KH25 tires mold a silica-enhanced all-season tread compound into a symmetric tread design that features full-depth circumferential grooves and variable-pitchlateral grooves to enhance ...