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square and about 1/4 inch wide
LGV's must have a tread depth of at least 1mm across 3/4 of the breadth of the tread and in a continuious band around the entire circumference
The tread of tires is designed to channel the water between the ridges, so that the upper tread stays in contact with the road. The tread gives water someplace to go as the tire rolls. It channels away from the surface of the tire so that the tire will make contact with the road. That is why it is easy to hydroplane on worn tires. The water can't get out from under the tire fast enough and you end up riding on water.
4/32 nds of an inch
For year round tire care and hazard prevention you should be sure that your tires have at least 1/8 inch of tread.
I would say as long as you have the same tire type, tread depth, and height I would not see an issue with it
1. tread design: if it as an aggressive tread like on mud and snow tires 2. possible tire separation: when the belts on the inter structure of the tire serperate form low air pressure or impact to the tire and tire failure. 3. alignment: if you have worn out suspension or youv'e impacted the tire on a curb and the align is out of adjustment 4. a bad shock or stut: if the shock or strut is worn the tire may bounceas you drive and cause a noise.
No, that is not necessary. Just make sure you install exactly the same size tire on all 4 wheels.
When the tires wear down to the wear bars. Wear bars are a set of raised lines located in the main grooves, between the tread, that run around the circumference of the tire(usually 3 or 4). These bars indicate when the tread is down to the min. (2/32nds). You will see a line form across the grooves when replacement is needed. 2/32nds is the minimum tread depth, aqua planning becomes a big concern at/below this tread depth. Another way is to use a penny and if Lincoln's head is hidden by tread, the tire is still ok, if it is not, the tires need replacing. Other factors are if the tire is dry rotted( rubber is cracking like a dry lake) of there is signs of damage, bubbles, deep cuts, feathering, cupping.
In the United States, the tread has to be 4/32 (3.17mm) or more on the front tires and 2/32 (1.58mm) or more on the back tires. rear tires can be retreaded but not the front "steer" tires.
in the UK - Tread depth should be 1.6 mm minimum, for the central 3/4 area of the tyre, for the whole circumference, with a visible tread for the remainder. Crossplies, radials, size, speed and load ratings cannot be mixed on the same axle.
In Virginia you must have 2/32 tread depth on all 4 tires to pass inspection.