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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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My tires are down to 2/32, and I dont know alot about tires. They are worn, but dont look too bad. Do I need new tires based on this tread depth? Thanks for any feedback.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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2/32

how far do you want to ride ur tires down to?? the steel belt?

to ansewr your question, yes, you need new tires.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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I wasnt sure. Thanks.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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In states that have extensive vehicle inspections, your car will not pass inspection with only 2/32" of tread. The tires may still ride/handle ok in the dry...but any water on the road will make things interesting in a hurry. As empathy said, it's time for new tires!



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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 01:12 AM
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yup
if your treadwear is at 2/32...def time to replace...
you'll have slicks in no time if u run those tires anymore
you can also check by looking within the grooves of the tire...
there is something called a "tread bar"...
which is automatically set on all passenger tires at 2/32
once the tread bar is flush with the useable tread...
time to replace
btw...fyi...passenger tires come with 10/32 useable tread brand new
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 05:35 AM
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Thanks for all the input
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