When Is It Time to Replace Tires? Safety Cutoffs That Matter
It is time to replace tires when tread reaches 2/32 inch (1.6 mm), a sidewall develops a bulge, or the tire has unrepaired structural damage. Plan replacement earlier at about 4/32 inch for frequent rain and 5/32 inch for snow. Age also matters: inspect tires more closely after six years and follow the tire manufacturer’s […]