Re: Tyre tread depth: 3mm vs. 1.5mm?

In article <5858502c-b5a5-4c69-96c1-
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>, Diesel_4WD@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
says...
> Just JT wrote:
> 
> > "John_H" <john4721@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > > Just JT wrote:
> > >
> > >>Need.to.get.a.tyre.thingie.to.measure.tread.depth.
> > >
> > > What's wrong with the built in tread depth indicators?
> > > ~~
> > > All.tyres.have.'em.
> > >
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > Better accuracy?
> >
> > --
> > There's.the.penny.test.but.we.don't.have.pennies.in.Aus.
> 
> What John H is referring to is in between some of the tread blocks on
> your tyre you'll see a little raised section. Almost like a bridge
> between tread blocks. That's the depth indicator, and if the blocks
> are worn enough to be the same height as that then you're officially
> illegal. Having said that, many tyres are at pretty poor performance
> levels even before they hit this indicator.
> 
Yep, I chuck 'em well before that. Mind you, my motorcycle front has only 
about 4mm before the wear patch NEW!! 
Safe tread depth largely depends on the tyre and use, so I guess the wear 
patch indicator is a good idea.  

Al
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