Tread Wear Indicators


 

Tread wear indicators are in the original-equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.

1 — Worn Tire

1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.

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