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Old 01-24-2002, 07:09 AM
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How to determine end of life tread wear on SP8000 ?
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Default There are little raised bars in between the tread blocks in some areas - wear bars.
If they are at the same level at the tread blocks themselves, it's time for new tires.
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Mark is right, but answer is even easier...if you doubt it replace it. Traction drops off long befor
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Old 01-24-2002, 04:33 PM
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I wouldn't wait for the wear bars. Tires have much reduced performance by then.
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2/32nds- legally worn.. 4/32nds- not enough tread depth to offer wet traction.
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I like em bald. :-P
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