tire ?

D Slater · Feb 22, 2012

After noticing all the posts about tires I have a question about percent of tread left? Is the information about how deep the tread of a new tire would be on the internet, or is a new tire needed to measure. Tires in question now are firestone F&R 12.4 X 38 that measure 13/16 inch deep in the center and deeper as they go to outside. My guess would be 40 to 60 % tread left but I realy don't know. Anyone have a better answer?

randy hall · Feb 22, 2012

Dave, firestone's chart lists a 12.4x38 at 39/32" tread depth, randy

D Slater · Feb 22, 2012

Thanks Randy, if I understand that correct a new one would be 1-7/32 deep. So mine would be around 66%.

mkirsch · Feb 22, 2012

Yeah, but when you see people claiming % tread in an ad, this is the scale they use:

50% tread - looks like a drag slick, severe weather checking, some breaks in sidewall
60% tread - looks like a drag slick, severe weather checking only
70% tread - looks like a drag slick
80% tread - you can tell it was a tractor tire at some point in its life
90% tread - you can discern a tread pattern on the tire
95% tread - any measurable tread depth at all

Fritz Maurer · Feb 22, 2012

Another good one is 'Fresh Engine'. In dirt bike terms, that means anything under ten races. Some ads that say,"Many extra parts" turns out to be a box of used piston rings,head gaskets, brake shoes and a worn-out rear sprocket.

CenTex Farmall · Feb 22, 2012

Awesome!

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