Tire indicator (to replace)

[myknyte]

Hmmm.

So I ran over some sort of nail and I went to Wheelworks to try to get them to patch it. They looked at my stock tires (40,000) miles on them and said that it was due for a replacement and they can't guarantee their work if they patch it.

They showed me some 'tread' indicator that seemed to be worn out (the middle strip on the stock All-Season tires which seemed to be worn).

However, I still have deep treads on my stock tires.

When do you guys change your tires? I don't use it for snow at all.
or maybe it's time to upgrade to 'twennys' eh? :yes:

Oh. and regarding the nail issue? I patched it myself with the 'plug' fix-it yourself kit. Saved me $30 hehe

[Bearcat]

I had the Continentals on 17" rims and replaced them at 56,000. Even though the tread bars were barely visible, I found that my snow traction was horrible. Tremendous improvement in changing to Michelin Cross Terrain SUV's, if you want a street tire. Don't know how good they might be off-road.

[03slt_soccal]

an 1/8" of tread is a good time to replace the tires or if the wear is excessive on the centers or shoulders, and a plug should only be used for emergency use only as it can let water get on the steel belts and make them rust. that in turn can cause a tread seporation and blow out. new tire guide lines say that tires can't even be repaired in the shoulder. 40k on the stock bfg's or conti's is good. i would say tine to replace but shop around. remember only the 4 little contact patches of your tires is keeping you and your 2.5 ton steed on the road so don't put the cheapes thing on :m2:

[ScarabEpic22]

Well, if you post a pic of the treadbar, we could tell you if you really need to replace them now, or if you can wait and get them 20s!

[Ddubb]

If your treadware is even, you can usually gauge it by sticking a penny top side down into the groove .. if the tread doesnt come up to Abraham Lincoln's head, its time to get new tires. Any time you use a Plug its suspect to problems later, but I know many people who have been driving on plugs for a long time. I just wouldnt do it. :m2:

- Dan

[trailblazer02]

I work for Goodyear and know from experience that you really should change your tires when they have about 3/32nds of tread left. It may seem like a lot of tread but consider how much of that tread is actually contacting the ground. The more tread the better and thats not just for snow traction. Beyond that point you lose a significant amount of traction dry and wet. And considering you have 40,000 miles on them, they probably have a little dry rotting goin on which can also be hazardous to drive on. Also plugging tires can be very dangerous as you risk the tire pulling apart because of the cords in the tire that are now broken due to the puncture.

[myknyte]

Thanks guys..
I was hoping they would last a little bit so I can get them 20"s
damn.. I guess I'll have to shop around for new tires at some point..

Any recommendations besides the Michelins?

I figure if I change tires, I will be using this for the snow as I will not be taking my 20"s on the slopes..

[trailblazer02]

Thanks guys..
I was hoping they would last a little bit so I can get them 20"s
damn.. I guess I'll have to shop around for new tires at some point..

Any recommendations besides the Michelins?

I figure if I change tires, I will be using this for the snow as I will not be taking my 20"s on the slopes..

I highly recommend the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors, I sell these to people all the time at work and they say they're the best tires they've ever bought. Also the new Fortera Tripletreads are supposed to have excellent snow and ice traction. Though they're a bit pricey.