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A Guide to Tread Wear & Tread Depth in Olds, Alberta

A Guide to Tread Wear & Tread Depth in Olds, Alberta

A Guide to Tread Wear & Tread Depth in Olds, Alberta

It's no secret tire care is paramount to the safety and performance of your vehicle, and that begins with the tread wear and depth of your rubber. Hildebrand Motors can fill you in on what's worth knowing about your tires' wear and tread depth below, and you can contact us in Olds, Alberta to schedule your next service appointment.

What Is Tread Wear?

The tread is the section of tire that comes into contact with the ground while you drive, and its shapes, grooves, and patterns play a crucial role in your vehicle's traction, acceleration, cornering, fuel efficiency, and more. Naturally, the tread wears down as you drive and your car accrues mileage, but you can optimize your tires' lifespan and ensure that they wear down evenly by scheduling a couple of tires rotations per year with our Service Centre.

What Is Tread Depth?

Tread depth is the distance between your tires' surface rubber and the bottom of its deepest grooves. If your tires' tread depth is equal to or greater than the recommended depth, you'll enjoy optimal traction and a surefooted ride in a variety of conditions. Indeed, tread depth is key to helping your brave wet, snowy, and slushy roads. While most tires have a tread depth of 8 or 9 mm when installed, their depth will wear down over time, and if that number reaches about 1.6 mm, it's time for a new set of tires.

Common Tread Wear & Tread Depth Indicators

You can keep an eye on your tire wear and tread depth over time, and you can always learn more on the recommended mileage limits for your tires by consulting the staff at our Parts or Service Centre. Measuring your tread depth on a recurring basis is also a great way of monitoring your rubber's condition, so you can get a new set of tires installed as soon as the treads get below the recommended depth. Other telling tread wear indicators are longer braking times on winter roads and hydroplaning on wet roads.

For more on your tire wear and tread depth or tips on the right brand of tires for your vehicle, contact us at Hildebrand Motors today, and we'll be glad to help.

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