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Originally Posted by tvp2003
Thanks. I was doing some more research last night and they suggest replacing a winter tire when there is only 6/32 left, versus a regular tire (3/32). Is that right? Do winter tires typically have more tread to start with?
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These were some numbers I found this past year:
Intial tread depth:
Blizzak ws80 - 12/32"
Xice 3 - 10.5/32"
Nokian R2 - 12/32"
Recommended wear:
The Nokian claim to be good down to 4/32". I did not see anything definitive for the Blizzak or Xice, but I have followed the 6/32" rule for my blizzaks especially since the compound is gone at about %55 of tread wear.