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What does a tire's tread do?

Updated: 12/7/2022
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How much do wide tread tires cost?

More than narrow tread tires.


What is the minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires?

Minimum tread depth for all 4 tires is 2/32"


What is the legal South African limit of the tread of tires?

60% tread wear.


How can I find out when it is time to but new tires?

Many tires have tread wear indicator bars molded into the tread. When the tread is worn down to where you can see a solid bar of rubber across the width of the tread, it is time to replace the tire.


What is the difference between high gripped tires and less gripped tires?

I assume you are referring to the tread. High grip will have a more aggressive tread design used in off-road conditions or in deep snow. They are called off-road tires or snow tires. The difference is in the tread design.


Is it ok to use two same sized snow tires with equal amounts of tread but different tread patterns on the front of a car?

While it is good to use tires with the same tread and sizes, it is possible to use tires with different tread patterns, though you should be careful as the performance of the two tires may be different, causing your car to be unbalanced, endangering your passengers.


Why are new tires better than old tires?

Because they have more tread.


Why do new tires whine?

Only aggressive tread new tires whine.


Your best defense against hydroplaning is?

Slow down and make sure your tires have at least 2/32" of tread depth.


How does tread on tires affect your driving when the tread is worn away and the tires become bald?

the tyres could blow and you may lose controle of your car


What causes no visible tread on tires?

Completer wear of tread surface -(creating an unsafe tire ! )


How many miles before I should switch auto tires?

Some say to change your auto tires every 5000 miles. Other people just check the tread on their tires and when the tread looks worn, they switch their tires.