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…

…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…

…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…

…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,…

…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…

…2/32" tread depth. The Tire Rack's test results might surprise you! Read the Full Test Report. A Closer Look: Firestone Destination M/T2 Category: Tires Length: (00:36) A Closer Look: Michelin CrossClimate+ Category: Tires Length: (00:57) A Closer Look: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Category: Winter /…

…with all-season traction.The Eagle GT II is designed to offer predictable handling and year-round traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions, even in light snow.The Eagle GT II features an aggressive independent block tread design with stable shoulder treadblocks separated by full-depth lateral ...

…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…

…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 ...