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When Should I Replace My Tires? |
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As a tire wears, its ability to perform in rain and snow diminishes. At 2/32” or 0.2 centimeters of remaining tread depth, resistance to hydroplaning in the rain has been significantly reduced and traction in heavy snow has been virtually eliminated.
We recommend that you consider replacing your tires when they reach about 4/32” or 0.3 centimeters. You need enough tread depth on your tires to allow water to escape through the tire’s grooves. If water can not be dispersed fast enough, your vehicle’s tires will lose traction due to hydroplaning.
If you drive on snow-covered roads, you should consider replacing your tires when they reach about 6/32” or 0.5 centimeters of tread depth to maintain decent traction. Tread depth is more important for snow traction because your tires need to compress the snow in their grooves and release it as they roll. This is why winter tires begin with deeper tread depths compared to standard all-season or summer tires.
Source: TireRack |
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