Tread Depth
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08-02-2007 | 10:04 PM
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08-03-2007 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Xterrable
Why do some tires have 11/32 NEW tread depth in a 275/65/18, but the 275/70/18 has 16/32...
I hate to run tires below 5/32, so getting every bit of tire for my money is well worth it...
I hate to run tires below 5/32, so getting every bit of tire for my money is well worth it...
What kind of tires are those? I have looked at Toyo, Bf's, Pirelli and Nitto all in the same type of tire and the depth in the different sizes of tire is only 1-3/32. I am thinking of going with 325/55/22 Pirelli A/T depth 16/32.
Tire Rack has a great video site on tire depth.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=85&
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08-03-2007 | 10:21 AM
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I wouldn't worry too much about 'new tire' tread depth.
When comparing two tires I divide (mileage warranty) by (cost) to get every bit of tire for my money.
If the 'better' tire had 11/32 tread depth and the one that had 15/32 tread depth, it's probably due to a better Tread Wear Indicator rating.
A couple of years later,
the 11/32 tire may be down to 9/32
and the 15/32 may be down to 7/32
When comparing two tires I divide (mileage warranty) by (cost) to get every bit of tire for my money.
If the 'better' tire had 11/32 tread depth and the one that had 15/32 tread depth, it's probably due to a better Tread Wear Indicator rating.
A couple of years later,
the 11/32 tire may be down to 9/32
and the 15/32 may be down to 7/32
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08-03-2007 | 01:56 PM
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You make a good point... I am just thick headed and think more tread is better... But when comparing the same tire, why would the ratings be different??
The tire I speak of is the New Goodyear Wrangler with Silent Armor.
They ranger fro 11/32 to 17/32.. For the same tire.. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...1=yes&place=17
The tire I speak of is the New Goodyear Wrangler with Silent Armor.
They ranger fro 11/32 to 17/32.. For the same tire.. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...1=yes&place=17
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08-03-2007 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Xterrable
You make a good point... I am just thick headed and think more tread is better... But when comparing the same tire, why would the ratings be different??
The tire I speak of is the New Goodyear Wrangler with Silent Armor.
They ranger fro 11/32 to 17/32.. For the same tire.. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...1=yes&place=17
The tire I speak of is the New Goodyear Wrangler with Silent Armor.
They ranger fro 11/32 to 17/32.. For the same tire.. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...1=yes&place=17
Wow, that's a big difference in that Tire.