Tire Rack Tire Testing - How Much Tread Depth Do You Need?

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=HP5&url=/index.jsp
Tires are usually considered legally worn out when they reach 2/32" of remaining tread depth. Concerned that nearly worn out tires sacrifice too much wet traction, Tire Rack compared the stopping distances of new tires to those with 4/32" and 2/32" tread depth. The Tire Rack test results might surprise you!

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[racbts]

This video is fantastic! Great visual measurements for the consumer to make a informed decision on when to change their tires.

[JackMacyntire]

Great video, excellent.

[NIGHTMAREuki]

@trick9935 what are you talking about?

[arsenaltacoma]

dont trust these guys....bullshit tests.

[trick9935]

Once again, no science here. WHAT ABOUT BRAKE PRESSURE? STOP LYING TO CONSUMERS.

[LtBullitt351]

@DC08SI They need a sarcasm smiley.

[DC08SI]

@LtBullitt351 LOL! This coming from the guy that said "I'm a danger to society."

[LtBullitt351]

@DC08SI Get off your high horse. I said SOMETIMES. I currently have 4 vehicles, 3 of them have 4 new tires. The other has 2 new tires and 2 at about half tread. I didn't say I did that all the time.

[DC08SI]

@LtBullitt351 Then you can't afford to safely drive. Why risk your life and others?

[kinansleiman2006]

great video

[LeashedNZ07]

heaps of tread

[Mantronix10]

Tire Rack should be called Tire Rats. Don't buy tires from them. They don't stand behind their warranty. I had a new tire blow out and the other 4 were bad when examined. Tire Rack won't warranty them and neither will the tire company. Don't make the mistake of buying tires online. Tire were meant to be bough locally. Trust me. In the long run, it's worth the extra money you might pay at your local tire shops.