This is the most common tread pattern for passenger cars. Directional tread patterns include lateral voids pointing in only one direction, making a V design, and are used on performance cars those designed for speed. These tires channel water in one direction for reliable handling in wet conditions and provide zippy handling on dry roads.
Asymmetric designs combine the above two patterns to offer good grip on dry roads as well as traction in wet and winter conditions. The inner side of the tire often features lateral voids like those found in directional tires, while the outer side uses larger tread blocks.
Summer tires and winter tires both generally have a symmetric design, with winter tires sporting deeper tread depth and sipes. Asymmetric patterns are often a good choice for all-season tires. As tire tread wears, it becomes less able to channel water and the risk of hydroplaning increases, especially at higher speeds. If you know your tires are partly worn, be sure to give yourself extra stopping distance in wet conditions.
Grip loss on snowy or icy roads is a concern. As the rubber wears, sipes disappear and tread blocks don't provide as much grip. Again, allow yourself more stopping distance and consider replacing your tires to stay safe during winter months.
Tires with partly worn tread are more likely to get punctures and lose air pressure, too. And punctures can cause tire failure, which is a particular problem at high speeds because you can lose control of your vehicle.
Optimal depths A new car tyre begins life with approximately mm of tread depth. Tread depth facts: New tyres have a tread depth of mm Legal minimum tread depth is 1. On wet and snow covered roads braking performance will progressively decline with lower tread depths Check your tyres regularly Reduce your speed on wet and snowy roads Consider replacing your tyres in good time.
Once your tyre has worn level with these bars, you have reached your minimum depth and your tyre will need replacing.
A more accurate measurement can be taken using tyre gauges. These come in many different forms — from laminated cards with colour indicators to digital tyre depth gauges. You are leaving the Goodyear Auto Service website and are being directed to a website run by Citigroup, which issues the Goodyear Credit Card. Please enter a new location that is within the highlighted range on the map or choose to visit one of our stores instead. Please note that pricing and services offered may vary by location.
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