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It varies form tire to tire. Small car could be 8/32 inch, a mud tire on a truck could be 16/32 inch
It varies from tire to tire. A passenger tire typically has 9/32nds to 11/32nds of tread where a LT tire (light truck) may go from 9/32nds to 17/32nd or more
Average new tires used on cars typically start with 10/32" to 11/32" of original tread depth. Tires are considered "worn out" In most States when they reach 2/32" of remaining tread depth.
Ans 2 - Here in Canada (and I'm sure in many parts of the US ) we get a lot of rain. It just makes me shudder to think of idiots driving around in rain on tires with 1/16 of tread . That's not just aquaplaning , it's Surfing !
Tire tread is usually listed in 32s of an inch. New tires are generally 10 to 11/32s,
or 8 to 9 mm.
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Why do new tires whine?
Only aggressive tread new tires whine.
Do your tires let you know when they need replacing?
In the tread there are small 'bars' at the bottom surface about 2-3 mm high, when average tread wear is down to these 'bars' you should get new tires.
Why are new tires better than old tires?
Because they have more tread.
What the minimium tread should be on your tires?
2 mm
How often should I buy new automotive tires?
Tires should be replaced when the tread wear reaches the level at which your state no longer considers them safe usually 2/32" or when they begin to show signs of irregular tread wear or weather cracking.
How can I find out when it is time to but new tires?
Many tires have tread wear indicator bars molded into the tread. When the tread is worn down to where you can see a solid bar of rubber across the width of the tread, it is time to replace the tire.
How often do you need new tires?
When your tires have 2/32" tread depth left you need to replace them.
How many miles before I should switch auto tires?
Some say to change your auto tires every 5000 miles. Other people just check the tread on their tires and when the tread looks worn, they switch their tires.
How do you do the "penny test" to tell if you need new tires?
You put a penny into the tread with Abraham Lincoln's head facing the tire. If the tread covers up Abe at all, then you're good. If not, get new tires!
Is it ok to use two same sized snow tires with equal amounts of tread but different tread patterns on the front of a car?
While it is good to use tires with the same tread and sizes, it is possible to use tires with different tread patterns, though you should be careful as the performance of the two tires may be different, causing your car to be unbalanced, endangering your passengers.
How much do wide tread tires cost?
More than narrow tread tires.
How can I tell if my truck tires need replacing?
If you're having to put air in your tires frequently then your tires probably need replacing. Also if the tread on the tires is worn down they should be replaced (a symptom of worn tread is the tires squealing on the road for no apparent reason).
