Why You Need To Measure Tire Tread Depth A tire with only 3/32" or 4/32" of tread may be allowed on the road legally, but that doesn't mean it's ideal, especially in wet or winter conditions. The ...

Like truck and engine designs, tire tread designs are evolving to meet fleet demands. Spurred on by competition and ...

The tire tread depth is the measurement between the groove (the gap between the patterned rubber) and the top of the tire tread. For new tires, this depth is usually 10/32 or 11/32 inches (8 or 9 mm).

The secret behind tread depth detection For this completely new type of electronic tread depth detection, Continental engineers draw on a tire’s gradually changing rolling characteristics over a ...

It is time to verify tread-depth specification on the vehicle for alignment and ADAS calibration-recalibration. The manufacturer posts the minimum tire depth for both services at 2/32. When we perform ...

For tread depth, the traditional penny test remains effective: Insert a penny upside down into the tire tread. If Lincoln's head is visible, replacement is needed.

It's a major part of determining how safe, effective, and long-lasting your tires are, and yet it's rarely ever discussed. In the United States, tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch.