today i was in canadian tire for service my car. examiner said that i have car tires with tread depth 4. what is mean by this number. i have to change tires now as he said. what is tread depth number for a new tire. can any body tell me what tread depth atleast for a tire if i bought a used tire.
2006-11-24 14:52:53 · 7 answers · asked by jason f 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It means that you have 4/32 of an inch left on your tire.if you take a penny and put Abe's head down into the grove of the tire and you can see the top of his head you need new tires
2006-11-24 15:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by forgivealot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a tread depth gauge. Minimum safe depth is 2/32 of an inch, or if you have a penny stick it in the groves between the treads with the top of Abe's head towards the tire, if you can see the space on the penny between the top of Abe's a head and the edge of the penny where it is touching the tire, you do not have enough tread left.
2006-11-24 15:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by CJS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brand new car tires have an average tread depth of 11/32. Continentals and other top shelf brands have a tick more. Truck tires and/or SUV tires have varying depths depending upon their size. 18/32 isn't unusual for a big brand new 4X4 tire. Tread bars generally become level with the tread at 3/32 of an inch. I got my first tread depth gauge as a gift when I completed my training as a Claims Representative at the Auto Club, but when I misplaced it I purchased one at Pioneer Mercantile, a well-equipped auto parts store in Bakersfield, California for less than $3. As an independent auto damage appraiser I include the tread depth on every tire on every car I inspect.
2016-03-29 08:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tread depth is measured by how many thousands of an inch deep it is. look at the tread, on about 4-6 diferent places around the tire there will be tread wear bars. if your tires are worn down the the depth bars (almost bald) then they need replaced. you can buy a depth gauge (very cheap) or use the picture on a penny. Hold it upside down, stick it in the tread, if you can see abe's forehead, you need tires.
2006-11-24 15:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by ginna c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on wether he was reading metric or SAE 4 represents 4/32" , or 4 mm's. on your tire inbetween the "lugs" in the tread there are wear indicators wich represent 2/32 of tread remaining, by hiway traffic act this is when your tires are officially worn out (if they want to be sticky) at 4 your traction and handling is compromised and should concider shopping for new tires. With this being done at the time of a regular service your tires might not last till your next service so they are suggesting a recommended repair.
2006-11-24 15:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by tom_walker86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The examiner had a depth indicator.. We here in the states use the good old American Penney..You insert the Penney in the tread head first... if you can see the top edge of Lincoln's head you need new tires..
2006-11-24 14:56:34 · answer #6 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well being in canada, i would guess that he meant 4milimeters and not 4/32ths of an inch. but its the same concept...new tires range from about 7mm on up to 20ish for off road tires. 4mm is quite a bit...i work at a tire shop and we dont recomend replacing tires till 2/32 of an inch..or actually about 2mm...that is, unless the customer is needing more traction for the snow.
2006-11-24 15:09:55 · answer #7 · answered by FJ40spencer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋