When a tread wear bar appears on a tire you should?
Tire Tread Wear Bar Indicator The bars are located at the bottom of the tread grooves in several locations around the tire. When these bars become visibly flush with the adjacent ribs the tire has no more than 2/32″ of tread remaining. This is a visible indication for when you should replace your tires.
Should I replace tires before wear bar?
When the tread has worn down to the level of the wear bars, it’s time to replace your tires. This means you’ve reached the legal tire tread depth limit, and your tires are no longer safe to use. Most manufacturers may suggest replacing tires sooner to help keep you safer on the road.
What causes rapid and uneven tire wear in Honda Civic Si?
Honda Civic Si’s are not covered. In the TSB, Honda lists the probable cause as a “combination of the tires and the rear suspension geometry may cause rapid or uneven tire wear”. They go on to point out that worn tires will cause vibration and/or bad bearing noise, especially at highway speeds.
What are the tire sizes on a 2007 Honda Civic?
195/65R15. 2007 Honda Civic Sedan DX. 195/65R15. 2007 Honda Civic Sedan EX. 1. 205/55R16. 2. 215/45R17. 2007 Honda Civic Sedan GX. 195/65R15. 2007 Honda Civic Sedan LX.
How does wear bars act as a tread wear indicator?
How Wear Bars Act as a Tread Wear Indicator Tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. A typical tire starts out with a tread depth of around 10/32″. If a tire’s tread is worn down to 2/32″, it could put you in a dangerous situation and must be replaced immediately.
Do you get reimbursed for replacing tires on Honda Civic?
If you have replaced your tires because of the problem Honda will reimburse you on a pro rata basis. Time to start digging out those service records. In addition, if you paid to replace a control arm on your Civic because of tire problems, Honda will reimburse you for parts and labor.