V70 Wheels/Tyres: - New tyre tread depth??

Auldgit · Aug 3rd, 2012, 13:09

Hi all, quickie- does anyone know offhand what the average depth of a new tyre tread is?? Just trying to decide whether it's worth swapping mine back to front.

outnumbered · Aug 3rd, 2012, 13:14

http://www.halfordsautocentres.com/t...-Wear--Safety/

jp11 · Aug 3rd, 2012, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Clubbe

Hi all, quickie- does anyone know offhand what the average depth of a new tyre tread is?? Just trying to decide whether it's worth swapping mine back to front.

Usually 8mm, winter tyres may have more.

Auldgit · Aug 3rd, 2012, 14:16

Thanks chaps- Halfords site (useful link) confirms 65-70% worn so probably not worth messing about. New set all round before winter. Rubbish Pirellis anyway so not that upset........

Thanks again. Peter

harveys · Aug 3rd, 2012, 16:52

8mm when new,some summer tyres start a 7mm.
If you have a AWD Volvo it's a good idea to move the tyres around to try to keep them within 1.5mm front to back this will help the haldex diff,the fronts will always wear quicker as most of the time the car is front wheel drive.

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Auldgit Master Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 17:38 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester	Thanks chaps- Halfords site (useful link) confirms 65-70% worn so probably not worth messing about. New set all round before winter. Rubbish Pirellis anyway so not that upset........ Thanks again. Peter

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harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	8mm when new,some summer tyres start a 7mm. If you have a AWD Volvo it's a good idea to move the tyres around to try to keep them within 1.5mm front to back this will help the haldex diff,the fronts will always wear quicker as most of the time the car is front wheel drive.

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