At what tread depth did you replace tires?
12-17-2010, 12:09 PM
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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... ?
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... ?
12-17-2010, 01:01 PM
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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.
^best link i could find.
IMHO, not neccessary since you're familiar with driving around with that kind of tire. Just be cautious.
12-17-2010, 01:18 PM
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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.
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.
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12-17-2010, 02:08 PM
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12-17-2010, 02:41 PM
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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
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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
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Look into Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60's and Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D for some good snow/winter tires. If you need something with a bit more bite, look into the Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 - these are considered studless snow tires but should be driven on dry pavement as little as possible.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin is also a great winter/snow tire, but a bit pricier than those listed above.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin is also a great winter/snow tire, but a bit pricier than those listed above.
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