Tire Tread Depth Measurement Tool

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Tire tread depth measurement tool.

Typical tire tread depth gauges measure up to 32 32nds or 25 26mm since almost all passenger car and light truck tires begin with less than one inch of tread depth. Account lists sign in account lists returns orders. Free shipping by amazon. Tire tread depth gauge you can pick up a tire tread depth gauge at any auto parts store.

Stopping distance on wet road 379 feet 9 5 school bus lengths source. A tire tread depth gauge costs about 5. Sku 358468 3. 5 0 out of 5 stars 1.

From each edge and the depth of the center tread. Tread depth tread depth is a vertical measurement between the top of the tread rubber to the bottom of the tire s deepest grooves. Some tread depth gauges measure in 32nds of an inch left while others measure in both 32nds of an inch and millimeters right. The quicker and dirtier way to test tire tread depth is to stick your finger in between the tread blocks.

In the united states tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. The platforms are located at 2 32 so when the tread surface becomes even with these wear bars the tire needs to be replaced. If you drive in wintry conditions then tread depth is even more crucial. This tire tread depth gauge has a round aluminum indicator bar that is calibrated for measurements from 0 to 1 by 1 32 markings.

You should feel some little platforms in between the blocks but sunk down well below the tread surface. Because it is difficult to accurately measure tread depth with a ruler tread depth is best. Get it as soon as thu sep 24. To use a tread depth gauge follow the steps below.

Measure the tread depth about 1 in. More items to explore page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1. Topxceguu a12 digital tire tread depth gauge tool car tires measure for roadster suv van truck motorcycles metric inch conversion 0 25 4mm with backup battery 4 5 out of 5 stars 59 9 99 9. Traction and performance in these conditions will be compromised long before the official minimum tread depth of 2 32 is.

Confirm which measuring scale you are using. The contact tip is profiled to work in narrow spaces between tread. Tire tread measuring tool. Skip to main content hello sign in.

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