Tire Question

[RedRide]

If you read the fine print on tire wear warranties, they mosdtly say if the tire does not reach the advertised mileage, they will sell you a new tire at a pro rated rate, not that a trie will actually reach that milage.

Aynway, it has often been said that 90% of all flats occure at the last 10% of tread life.
The wear bands are mainly there to indicat when a tire is no longer legal.

Personally, I always replace tires when I no longer feel safe at highway speeds in all kinds of weather.

[supmet]

Originally Posted by RedRide

If you read the fine print on tire wear warranties, they mosdtly say if the tire does not reach the advertised mileage, they will sell you a new tire at a pro rated rate, not that a trie will actually reach that milage.

Yup. I've gotten new tires for less than half price at discount tire for burning through 60k tires in 25k.

Originally Posted by RedRide

Aynway, it has often been said that 90% of all flats occure at the last 10% of tread life.

Not sure who says that, but I'm gonna go ahead and say it's false. Most drivers won't get down to 10% tread. I've had probably 10 flat tires and none of them were even on the last 30% of tread.

Originally Posted by RedRide

Personally, I always replace tires when I no longer feel safe at highway speeds in all kinds of weather.

Good advice. Bald tires + rain + freeway = hydroplaning.