Penny method queston: Tread depth measurments

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Apr 20, 2010 | 12:24 PM

Insom

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Penny method queston: Tread depth measurments

The grove closest to me with the wheel mounted is at honest Abs hair. The other grooves are alot deeper going to Lincoln's mid-forehead.

I'm not sure if that means 2/32" are left or 4/32" Anyone know how to convert currency to rubber?

Apr 20, 2010 | 02:00 PM

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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=51

Apr 20, 2010 | 02:09 PM

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So I guess I go with the lowest which is in Abs hair.

Apr 20, 2010 | 04:11 PM

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yes, but if it's ok across the tread, you may not have to worry about it right away.

Apr 20, 2010 | 05:13 PM

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Alignment or inflation issue too how severe I am not sure.

Apr 20, 2010 | 11:14 PM

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just use a toothpick or something like that, measure the depth with it then use a ruler or tape measure to see how many 32's deep it went

Apr 21, 2010 | 12:10 AM

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Tread measuring tools are cheap. I've got one.

OP, the wear bars on OEM non-Z51 tires are at 3/32" of tread. Many C6 owners here talk about replacing their tires at 2/32" of tread.