Winter Tread Depth

…tread depth, the tread blocks are almost worn smooth and siping has been lost. With little height left in the circumferential grooves, tire's will hydroplane much easier. Winter weather is here and it's important to check your tread depth and remember 6/32" or more of remaining tread…

…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…

…tread depth, the slush and snow that can be processed on each tire revolution will be reduced and the vehicle's traction in snow and slush will be reduced. New Tire Tread Depth Approaching Winter Wear Indicators Approaching Tread Wear Indicators Combines tread design, compound and full depth to…

…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…

…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…

…and winter tires. Even the most aggressive looking tread pattern will be rendered ineffective with no tread depth remaining. For more information check out this article on measuring tread depth with a coin. Also, consider purchasing a depth gauge to gain a more accurate reading of your tire's tread…

…water. Watch "What Honest Abe Doesn't Tell You About Minimum Tread Depths" to see how tread depth affects your vehicle's stopping time. Snow and ice: Winter weather conditions are the most demanding and require the deepest tread for optimal performance. Tires must combine three fundamental…

…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,…

…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…

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…new. By using a penny, you have more than 6/32" of tread depth remaining if the top of the Lincoln Memorial is covered. If you measure more than 6/32", you are safe to start winter driving, as you have enough tread depth to handle light accumulations of snow. If not, consider replacing…

…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…