What tread [sic] is normal on a car? My front tires are 7/32 and my back tires are 9/32 . . . sorry, I know nothing about tires but when to buy them. I looked at both pairs (which I bought at different times) and they both seemed to have a reasonable amount of tread [sic] left . . . please help ^O^
2007-03-09 10:45:49 · 4 answers · asked by Sweetpea 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Minimum tread is 3/32. If you take a penny and insert it into the tread. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head then the tires need to be replaced.
2007-03-09 10:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tread depths on stock tires ( the ones that came on the car) vary depending on the type of car and tire. In most states that do safety inspections and things like that, the minimum tread depth is 2/32. A common way to check is with a penny. If you put the penny in the tread with Lincolns' head down, the tread should reach higher than the top of his head. Also, to keep tires wearing evenly they should be rotated every 5 to 8 thousand miles as well as properly inflated.
2007-03-09 18:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by pealius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As strange as it sounds, I always use the "penny" method when checking the tread on the tires...The tread has to be thick enough to cover the head of the penny. If it doesnt, then I know it is time to replace the tires.
2007-03-09 18:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the brand, but 8-32 for cheap and 12/32 for sme of the better brands.
anything belw 5/32 is no longer safe for driving.
2007-03-09 19:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋