Tread depth question

[Jinx]

How much tread on my tires can there be, before they need replacing? In other words... what is the recommended minimum tread depth on a GoodYear Eagle 245/45R17? By the way, I have about 35,000 highway miles on them already.

 

[03ghoststang]

there are limit bars on the tires and if they ae flush with the tread then it time to replace it, they are in between the tread

 

[Jinx]

Dude, I feel so "Duh" . I forgot about tires having those "indicator bars".
Thanks.

 

[topgunz_1]

35,000 miles...that is crazy. I got 10. learn to have fun! lol

ride 'em til the metal shows, then change them. dont forget the farewell burnout.

 

[Jinx]

Just checked the tread bars...... survey says..... about 1/8" above the bar.

 

[bdcardinal]

using a tread depth gauge, once you are below 3/32 tread you should look at replacing. driving till the metal shows is not safe, the tire can blow at any time.

 

[DropTopPony]

use the old abe lincoln penny test. if you turn the penny upside down and insert it into the tread head first you shouldn't be able to see the top of abes head
or 3/32

 

[Jinx]

use the old abe lincoln penny test. if you turn the penny upside down and insert it into the tread head first you shouldn't be able to see the top of abes head
or 3/32

Tread almost reaches Abe's receding hair line. Time to start looking for new tires

 

[DropTopPony]

haha, i can't believe you got 35k out of those tires. Mine were maxed out @25k of mainly highway driving.

 

[67GTA-FB429]

I got 35+ out of my Goodyears.

 

[03ghoststang]

haha, i can't believe you got 35k out of those tires. Mine were maxed out @25k of mainly highway driving.

yeah me too i got around 20-23K on my original goodyear's but 35K that's good