When should I change my 3/32 tires?
6/32″ or higher: Your tire’s tread depth is sufficient. 5/32″: If snow-covered roads are a concern, you should consider replacing your tires. 4/32″: If you frequently drive on wet roads, consider replacing your tires. 3/32″: It’s time to start shopping for new tires.
Should I replace my tires at 7 32?
“Tire Rack’s advice is that if rain and wet roads are a concern, you should consider replacing your tires when they reach approximately 4/32″ of remaining tread depth.” Obviously the tread will wear away over the life of the tire and the volume of its tread grooves will be reduced.
How long does it take to wear 1/32 of a tire?
Depending on the tread compound, the tread will wear down about 1/32 inch for every 5,000 to 8,500 miles of normal driving. Consequently, a new set of tires may last 40,000 to 70,000 miles on average.
What is tire tread depth 7 32?
7/32 is partially worn. below 5/32 is seriously compromised for winter driving. below 4/32 is compromised for wet driving. 2/32 or less is worn out usually legal limit.
When to change tires from 3 / 32 to 2 / 32?
Therefore you should get to 28,400 miles before your tires get down to 2/32″. This also implies that your tires had ~4/32″ depth 5,000 miles ago. Regardless of the remaining tread depth, I recommend that you have the tires replaced before the rainy season starts there. Oh my goodness! There are too many decisions to be made. GAH.
Can You Drive on 2 / 32 inch of tread?
You have a good chance of losing control of the vehicle if it hydroplanes on the water, and 2/32 does not leave much room for the tires to not hydroplane. Rain or shine, I would never drive on tires with 2 / 32nds of an inch of tread.
How long does it take to go from 3 / 32 to 2 / 32?
The god awful tires are now at 3/32. (grumble, moan, complain) How much time would you estimate I have until I need to buy 4 new tires? Thanks! Seriously though, if you are talking the stock integrities you should get them changed as soon as you can afford to. Not knowing where you live it is hard to make a determination.
How long does it take to use 1 / 32 ” of tread?
The tires when new have 10/32″ tread depth. If you assume a linear rate of tread consumption (which is not necessarily a good assumption) then it takes ~3,500 miles to use up 1/32″ of tread, given your driving habits.