Tire Tread Depth for Replacement
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Burning Brakes
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From: Carver Minnesota
Tire Tread Depth for Replacement
What tread depth is the recomended replacement point for GY runflats? I know you can run them down as far as you want but at what point is failure an issue?
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: Tire Tread Depth for Replacement (willyIV)
What tread depth is the recomended replacement point for GY runflats? I know you can run them down as far as you want but at what point is failure an issue?
Team Owner
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From: Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.... DFW, TX
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Tire Tread Depth for Replacement (willyIV)
If you avoid the rain, run 'em til they're bald. They have more traction that way, ya know? :jester
Le Mans Master
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From: TEXAS
Re: Tire Tread Depth for Replacement (Umrswimr)
Look at the large goove in the tire. You will see a "tread bar". The tread bar is a small raised portion in the groove. There is a tread bar every few inches. When the main tread is worn down to the tread bar, you need to replace the tire.
Burning Brakes
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From: Morganton, NC, USA
Re: Tire Tread Depth for Replacement (Umrswimr)
:iagree: Yes, as long as the roads are try, the minimum tread is OK. Get in a downpour with sheets of water on the road, and you'll know what the term "pucker factor" means. :cheers:
