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Q: Why is tire depth so important to safety and handling? – Mr. Alexander
A: Mr. Alexander,
On wet pavement, the tread grooves slice water away from the tire where it makes contact with the road. A typical new passenger tire has a tread depth of 10/32 of an inch. When tread wears to even half that depth, the risk increases that your car will hydroplane – slide on the surface of standing water – especially at highway speeds. On snowy pavement, horizontal treads and small slits in the rubber called sipes bite into the snow. The deeper the tire tread, the better the grip. Visit Tire Pros of Frederick for more auto repair tips.
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