![]() In some locations, they may also no longer legally qualify as winter tires. If they are flush with the level of the tread, the tire is no longer suitable for winter driving conditions. Several winter tire models are equipped with winter tire wear indicators. If they are flush with the level of the tread, then the tire should be replaced. Tread wear indicators, or wear bars, are spaced evenly through the main grooves in the tire tread. Therefore, check your tires regularly, reduce your speed on wet and snowy roads and consider replacing your tires in good time.Įnsure your vehicle is equipped with the correct winter, summer, or all-season tires. On wet roads there is an additional increased risk of aquaplaning with fading tread depths. ![]() On wet or snow-covered roads braking performance will progressively decline with lower tread depths. Please consider that safe driving in wet and snowy weather conditions is affected by the tread depth, the pattern design and the rubber compound of the tread of your tires. These tires are not safe for driving and must be replaced. Large LCD display has three settings: metric, SAE with decimals, SAE with fractions. Braking distance and vehicle control are impaired. Suitable for reading tire tread depth and/or brake pad/shoe thickness. A tire with a tread depth below 1.6 millimeters (2/32 inches) lacks grip. New tires have an average tread depth of 8 to 9 millimeters (10/32 to 11/32 inches). Tread is the rubber on the tire that touches the road. To ensure your safety, measure the tread depth as part of your regular vehicle maintenance. Shallow tread grooves make it harder to control the vehicle in wet weather and the chance of aquaplaning increases. But if it's not deep enough, your car loses traction and suffers extended braking times. ![]() Your tires form the essential bond between your vehicle and the ground.
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