Tire Wear - When to Replace?

[RyanbabZ71]

When do you guys normally replace your tires? My BFG's have appx 7/32 to 9/32 tread left. BFG have the 275/70/18 listed on their site so I assume it is 16/32 starting out

 

I have just over 25K miles (3 years) on these tires. The 6.2 is a bear on tires it seems

[newdude]

5/32 to 4/32 is the lowest I go. The guys at the service desk at work recommend 4/32 as a replacement time, especially for family vehicles (one or more child). Sad part is we see people just straight run them bald with 3 car seats in the car.

[RyanbabZ71]

Yea I am not running them bald. We will see how they are this fall.

[Chris]

To the Cords

[MikeNH]

To the Cords

lol not in a state with winter.

[Chris]

lol not in a state with winter.

Helps with traction. Dont need chains

[kstruckcountry]

Your tires should have a final wear bar that makes it pretty obvious when it's time to replace.

[wurgs]

Your tires should have a final wear bar that makes it pretty obvious when it's time to replace.

+1

I've experimented with my work trucks and it seems like the wear bars are a good indication of needing new tires. In the snow if they get worn past the wear bars they are worthless ( after digging myself out for the 3rd time I finally broke down and got new tires) and even in summer there is a big hydro planning concern if in an area that gets a lot of rain.

[MMC]

I replace mine as soon as I look at them and question if they need to be replaced, hydroplaning is no fun and

tires are cheaper than hospitals.

[Cowpie]

Not to mention the fun with lawyers if someone wanted to file a civil action. In today's lawsuit crazy world, it would not be surprising.

[99silveradoz71]

On my '99, I replaced the factory set at 3yrs/36k. On the 08, I replaced them due to the age.

[desrtrat]

i go no lower than 4/32 if possible. my last set i just replaced were at 5/32, but i was getting cracks around the beads. so after 5+ years, and 50k miles it was time..Kumho's 275-55-20's

[Chevor]

I wear them down to 2/32nds. Its summer. I have multiple sets. Deeper tread goes on in the fall before first snow.