At what tread depth did you replace tires?
At a recent service call, my dealer measured my rear tires at 4/32 and noted them as "Need replacement soon." The fronts are at around 6/32.
Am I being silly to replace them now? Is that too early? It's just that the snow season is starting here, and if they're gonna be worn enough to fail inspection in six months anyway... it's tempting to get new ones now before it snows a lot. I don't swap summer/winter tires, I use the same set year 'round. I've been using Pirelli Snowsports all year (which actually last through a couple summers), but now I'll probably switch to their new "The P Zero Nero All Season" (for longer life mainly). I'm just not sure if 4/32 is where they start to seriously lose snow traction... ? |
When I can see the steel belting
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Originally Posted by wcs
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When I can see the steel belting
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Link: http://www.cooksvilletire.com/techarticles/td_chart.htm
^best link i could find. IMHO, not neccessary since you're familiar with driving around with that kind of tire. Just be cautious. |
Personally, if I was driving my car in winter, I'd want fresh tires. Ice and snow is just to damned unpredictable....
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For Snow/Winter conditions it is recommended that the tires be replaced at 4/32. For normal/summer conditions it is recommended tires be replaced at 2/32. For reference, I believe the legal limit for tires is 2/32 though this isn't really enforced, as far as I know.
These are just recommendations, however, and many tend to go past these marks. If optimal snow grip is your primary concern, I too would recommend replacing the tires at ~4/32. |
Im a bit confused. Just went to mazda and i got 13/32 on all four tires. And these are BRAND NEW blizzaks that have been on the car barely one month. Is it the higher the number out of 32 the more worn it is or the less worn ??
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Originally Posted by Rotary-RX8
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Im a bit confused. Just went to mazda and i got 13/32 on all four tires. And these are BRAND NEW blizzaks that have been on the car barely one month. Is it the higher the number out of 32 the more worn it is or the less worn ??
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Oh okay. But since my tires are brand new.. should it be like 32/32 or close to 32
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
(Post 3822370)
For Snow/Winter conditions it is recommended that the tires be replaced at 4/32. For normal/summer conditions it is recommended tires be replaced at 2/32. For reference, I believe the legal limit for tires is 2/32 though this isn't really enforced, as far as I know.
I DO so love the Stability Control on these cars :) |
Originally Posted by Rotary-RX8
(Post 3822550)
Oh okay. But since my tires are brand new.. should it be like 32/32 or close to 32
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Oh Alright lol thanks guys :). I was like wtf i just bought these :(
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Originally Posted by Rotary-RX8
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Oh Alright lol thanks guys :). I was like wtf i just bought these :(
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lol :( I need them. THey grip great in the snow :)
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Fractions FTW!!!
Tread depth is measured in 32-nds of an inch. It takes 32 of these to measure one inch. 32/32 = 1.0 inch 13/32 = 0.406 inches 4/32 = 0.125 inches 2/32 = 0.0625 inches http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=51 math r fun |
Originally Posted by Rotary-RX8
(Post 3822615)
lol :( I need them. THey grip great in the snow :)
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Bridgestone Blizzaks :)
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Originally Posted by Maries8
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May I ask what kind of tires they are?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin is also a great winter/snow tire, but a bit pricier than those listed above. |
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I normally replace mine when they look like these
Attachment 250292 I use RE01R's right now. The kinda suck on ice. |
^ lol thats what i have. The bizzaks lm 60. Theyre amazing in snow :)
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