jont wrote:Facts I think I know:
Stopping distance dramatically increases in the wet once tread depth gets below 3mm.
Gareth wrote: if I had a car that was only going to be driven in a relaxed fashion, I would consider using Colway tyres.
Nigel wrote:Tread depth has nothing whatsoever to do with grip..........period.
Nigel wrote:Tread depth has nothing whatsoever to do with grip..........period.
It disperses water, should there be any to disperse.
I'd suggest your being a bad boy replacing your tyres at 4 mm, just think of the resources your wasting.
Drive and Survive newsletter August 2006 wrote:The issue of tyre tread depths has been back in the news recently. The latest test, by Auto Express magazine, showed that, in a 1.8 Ford Focus, the stopping distance in the wet at 70 mph was 91 metres with a tread depth of 3mm but 135 metres at the legal minimum of 1.6mm. Having tyres at the correct pressure, and replacing them well before the legal minimum is reached, is one of the most significant safety measures that those responsible for fleets can take.
Angus wrote:An aside to tread depth is mixing brands.
ScoobyChris wrote:I'd never given a 2nd thought to doing this on my car (as it's not a performance car or 4wd) and it came with Michelin's up front and Conti's on the rear. I've never encountered any detrimental handling in any road condition with it.
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