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Nov 30, 2005 | 11:32 AM

kiosk

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minimum thread depth

does anyone know whats the minimum tire thread depth to run safely on the stock tires (contitracs) on my 04 EB ?
I am trying to find out wether I need new tires or not.....

Nov 30, 2005 | 12:04 PM

ford390gashog

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the minimum is when the tread bar is visable . but even then my tires were dangerous way before that.

Nov 30, 2005 | 12:06 PM

bigredtruckmi

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2/32" on rears 4/32 on fronts is the standard

Nov 30, 2005 | 05:11 PM

PaulC

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My rule of thumb regarding tire replacement is that if I'm wondering if I should replace them, it's time.

Wet and snowy road tire performance declines quite a bit as tire tread wears. You could be legal, but not necessarily safe.

Nov 30, 2005 | 06:27 PM

osteodoc08

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I usually replace at 4/32 even though the law is usually 2/32 in most areas. A few hundred bucks is not worth my life or my wife's; or even someone elses for that matter.

Dec 1, 2005 | 09:20 AM

scottspoerry

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Performance Degrading

A Tire engineer out in Akron explained to me that the tiny tread indentions are critical for wet/snow. Those degrade faster than the deep treads. So before you get to the wear bars, you are suffering a degradation of grip in those wet conditions. I am no Michael Schumacher, but I always notice the grip loss on curvy freeway on ramps where I am trying to accelerate up to speed and I know its time for new rubber.

Good luck on yours.

Dec 1, 2005 | 10:26 AM

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GET NEW TIRES! lol conti's are the worst lol. If you can afford it get some decent ATs or M/S tires, at the min all weathers (depending on your location). I had nothing but crappy handling and unsatisfied with em. Have some Big O A/T Big Foots and im happy as a clam. But if you are talking safety on the Contis you have now they are right with the tread bar, its minimum but not really safe at all.

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Dec 3, 2005 | 12:17 PM

justing

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Similarly what would you recommend for someone in Massachusetts? I know I would need something that could handle snow. I was considering some Michelins and the cost was $700. Is that about par?

Dec 3, 2005 | 02:29 PM

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I've been really satisfied with Michelin LTX M/S tires. If you want something with more off road ability (even though the Michelins are not bad) you can go with the Dueler A/T Revo tires from Bridgestone.

Dec 3, 2005 | 11:29 PM

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Trailblazen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by osteodoc08

Agreed. Good ones there for A/T and M/S. Justing some Agressive M/S like osteo said work wonders. For florida some A/Ts will do fine for round about driving if you do the off road bit. you dont have to worry about snow so dont need M/S unless you plan on Long trips to a ski resort lol.