1/16 or 1/8 limit to worn tread debate

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Mar 17, 2008 | 04:38 AM

HankL

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1/16 or 1/8 limit to worn tread debate

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does Tire Rack
have an opinion on
where is the safe limit for tire tread depth?

Apr 12, 2008 | 07:41 PM

tmodlin

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RE: 1/16 or 1/8 limit to worn tread debate

DOT sets it at 2/32 or 1/16th of an inch. Obviously an opinion of what is safe would depend on the climate and terrain. In my opinion anyway.

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