What is the minimum tread depth for the drive tire?

2/32 of an inch
The minimum legal limit is 2/32 of an inch. This doesn’t mean that tires are perfectly safe if they have 3/32 left of tread. This is simply the limit at which you won’t pass your state safety inspection. Your tires become incrementally less safe as the tread wears down.

What is a good tire tread depth?

The tire tread depth gauge measures in 32nds of an inch. Good tire tread depth will be 6/32 or deeper. If the depth is 4/32, you should start thinking of replacing your tires and getting new ones. 2/32 or less means that you should change your tires ASAP.

Is a tire tread depth of 8 32 GOOD?

Used tires tread can be up to 90%, but the average is 6-8/32”. Tires in good condition should have a minimum of 6/32” to be useful, or 4/32” if the tire is 13-14”. The average legal minimum tread depth is 2/32”, but driving becomes unsafe with such a tread.

Is there a digital tire tread depth gauge?

AstroAI Digital Tire Inflator with Pressure Gauge, 250 PSI Air Chuck and Compressor Accessories Heavy Duty with Rubber Hose and Quick Connect Coupler for 0.1 Display Resolution Tire Tread Depth Gauge, Preciva LCD Digital Tire Tread Depth Gauge Tool with Inch and MM Conversion of 0-0.98 Inches (NO Fraction Display/ NO 32nds).

Is the Milton 448 tire tread depth gauge correct?

Easy to read and accurate, it is what the Milton 448 should have been, but isn’t. As a second alternative, if your budget allows, get the QuickCar Racing Products 56-104 1/32″ Increment Tire Tread Depth Gauge. That one is truly the correct tool for the job. Works well once you understand how it provides measurements…

What’s the minimum tread depth for a car tire?

Minimum tread depth for car tires in the United States is 2/32″. Each tire is equipped with “wear bars” in those circumferential grooves, which indicate 2/32″. Under no circumstances should street tires be worn and used below minimum tread depth.

What are the regulations for Dot steer tires?

Tread Depth Per code section 393.75 (c), “tires shall have a tread groove pattern depth of at least 2/32 of an inch when measured in a major tread groove.” It also states that measurements can’t be taken “where tie bars, humps, or fillets are located.” DOT steer tire regulations state that depth is at least 4/32 of an inch.