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06-08-2023, 11:33 AM | #3 |
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Are these all season tires? Do you drive them in snow? If yes, then I'd probably drive them for a couple more months, and then would get 4 new tires before the winter season. 4/32 tread is sufficient for summer driving, but not enough for winters.
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06-08-2023, 11:36 AM | #4 |
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I’m in Texas and we only get snow for about one week out of the year. These are the all season tires that came from the factory.
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06-08-2023, 12:41 PM | #6 |
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If your dealer is anything like mine, their measurements are usually 1-2/32" less than actual. What I mean is if they say the tire has 5/32" then it actually has around 6/32" to 7/32" left.
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06-08-2023, 12:51 PM | #7 |
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yep, i would get a tread gauge and check for yourself. for some strange reason, the dealer tread gauges always read low when it comes to the service checks and lease turn in checks
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06-08-2023, 01:01 PM | #8 |
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Then I'd drive the car until tread goes to 2/32. At that time the fronts will have less tread as well, so you'd want to replace all 4 tires at the same time. This will give you a chance to consider other tire brands that have better tread life.
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Yeah wouldn't trust them either. But if it were true and the mileage was less than expected, I would tell them to replace via tread warranty through the manufacturer.
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So in areas prone to rain, it's best to replace once they reach 4/32 |
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But yeah, if hydroplaning is a concern, then the tires need to be replaced once they reach 4/32. |
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06-08-2023, 02:10 PM | #12 | |
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I've found that on German cars (especially AWD) the front and rear tires wear at almost the same rate even if you don't rotate. Fronts usually only have about 1/32" more tread then rear by the time the rears are worn. So doesn't make sense to make 2 trips to replace tires. Just do all 4 on the same trip. The OP is in Texas, They've been getting a lot of rain in TX. so once they get to 4/32" they should look into replacing it. The photo shows the dealer saying the tires are at 6/32 and 5/32 f/r I would guess in real life it's actually probably closer to 7/32 and 6/32 so they still have some useful life left. |
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This is what I’d ask about.
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I almost always drive down to wear bar indicators. Just be careful in inclement weather and drive slower…..
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06-09-2023, 06:40 AM | #17 |
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i would measure and verify the depth, but my guess would be is that you can go another 5-10K miles before you really hit replacement depth of 4/32 based on how many miles you have on them now.
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There are digital tread depth gauges (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that are easier to read than the cheap plunger type.
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This tire is rated at 80,0000 miles. https://www.bridgestonetire.com/tire...ion-warranties
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06-18-2023, 11:14 AM | #22 |
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Have you rotated them yet...may not matter and also not sure if I'd run lower tread tires on the front given the chances of hydro planning.
I live in Texas as well, Dallas area. The weather here lately has sucked, plus rain in general pools up on the highways which is nuts. I came from Colorado, so much less rain, but it never really pooled up anywhere. Hit a patch on the highway last month, and could feel the X7 float a bit before it dispersed the water...was going pretty fast too. I'd keep running them until you need to replace all 4. Hit up Discount Tire for a checkup in a few months...then buy from them. Much better service, prices, and warranty. I'm at 12,800 miles now...will need to check mine as well here soon. |
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