Tread Depth

[RickyWee]

Hi bros, do i need to worry about my tread depth falling below minimum tread depth (1.6mm)?  or do you guys just do it when servicing your car.

[Mkl22]

6 minutes ago, RickyWee said:

Hi bros, do i need to worry about my tread depth falling below minimum tread depth (1.6mm)?  or do you guys just do it when servicing your car.

what do you mean do it when service the car?

if no rain and roads are dry, you should be ok. however when roads are wet, low depth will significantly reduce the ability of the tire to expel water and thus aquaplane. drive slowly. but you should get it replaced asap.

[Jamesc]

Can take my MIL out for a spin on a wet day and do some high speed braking.

She can tell you if need to change or not.

If she lives then no need to change at all.

[ER-3682]

39 minutes ago, RickyWee said:

Hi bros, do i need to worry about my tread depth falling below minimum tread depth (1.6mm)?  or do you guys just do it when servicing your car.

Change now...if you don't want to skid during sudden Rain Pour,if you Skid damage own Car still alright,don't Sabo others..by hitting them..esp Motorcycles.

[inlinesix]

You don’t want to see steal belt

[Vinceng]

Take this as a guideline. You can check the depth yourself. Don't need to wait for next servicing.

[RickyWee]

guys dont need panic im just asking a question. My thread depth is fine. Maybe i phrased the question wrongly. My bad.

25 minutes ago, Vinceng said:

Take this as a guideline. You can check the depth yourself. Don't need to wait for next servicing.

 

Thanks for the tip!

[GTO-1]

On 4/20/2020 at 7:20 PM, Vinceng said:

Take this as a guideline. You can check the depth yourself. Don't need to wait for next servicing.

There is actual depth markers on the tyre usually, which are raised markers within the tread of the tyres. Once it hits the depth, change the tyres. 

http://blog.autointhebox.com/tire-wear-visual-indicator-tire-wear-bars.html

Edited May 2, 2020 by GTO-1

[mersaylee]

Check all tread wear indicators for uneven wear 

[Roberttan]

On 4/20/2020 at 7:20 PM, Vinceng said:

Take this as a guideline. You can check the depth yourself. Don't need to wait for next servicing.

as stated is Guide Line,

deeper the Tread is better on wet especially standing water .

Dry is No direct issue with depth .

tires are only 4 contacts between you and Road ,

Tires only fails when on the Move or Extreme conditions

investing on the Good Quality tires my Priority

 

[Vinceng]

And good quality tyres don't necessarily cost an arm and leg nowadays. The Korean brands have caught up on quality and are value-for-money.

[Fitvip]

There are (little triangular) indicators along the side wall, close to the tarmac side of the tyre too.

[Fitvip]

On 4/20/2020 at 6:34 PM, Jamesc said:

Can take my MIL out for a spin on a wet day and do some high speed braking.

She can tell you if need to change or not.

If she lives then no need to change at all.

Bring her here!

 

[Jamesc]

2 hours ago, Roberttan said:

as stated is Guide Line,

deeper the Tread is better on wet especially standing water .

Dry is No direct issue with depth .

tires are only 4 contacts between you and Road ,

Tires only fails when on the Move or Extreme conditions

investing on the Good Quality tires my Priority

 

These days a lot of ponding.

Now is not the time to drive with just 2 mm of tread depth.

Unless you driving my MIL around.

[Ct3833]

Dont stinge on tyres , but having a set of  good tyres is not a guarantee, drive within speed limit, drive  with discipline, driving with care. 👍👍👍

Edited October 8, 2020 by Ct3833

[Jamesc]

I never stinge on good rubber. 

[Yeobh]

For auto technicians there are better measuring tools than using coin to project a professional image to their customers

Edited October 12, 2020 by Yeobh

[Eyke]

39 minutes ago, Yeobh said:

For auto technicians there are better measuring tools than using coin to project a professional image to their customers

the tool most local mechs use is... eyeballs