There are many different types or patterns of tread wear that can be experienced on passenger and light truck tires. Listed below are six of the most common types of tire tread wear with sample photos, descriptions, and possible causes. (TIP: Click on the photos to see two enlarged photos of each different type of tire wear: one with a red circle around the worn area and one without the circle.)
REMEMBER: Sonsio specifies in the Terms and Conditions of all of its programs (including all Road Hazard and Tire & Wheel programs) that if tire tread depth is at or below 2/32 of an inch anywhere on a tire, that tire is no longer covered by the program (even if other areas of the tire still have more than 2/32" tread depth remaining).
To learn how to identify the crown, shoulder and sidewall of a tire and which parts can be repaired, go to our Tire Diagram (Crown, Shoulder & Sidewall) & Sample Photos page.
According to Tire Industry Association (TIA) standards and most states' laws, if tire tread depth is at or below 2/32 of an inch in any tread groove, the tire must be replaced.
Similarly, Sonsio specifies in the Terms and Conditions of all of its programs (including all Road Hazard and Tire & Wheel programs) that if tire tread depth is at or below 2/32 of an inch anywhere on a tire, that tire is no longer covered by the program (even if other areas of the tire still have more than 2/32" tread depth remaining).
To learn how to measure tire tread depth using the Penny Test, go to our Measuring Tire Tread Depth page.
What is a Road Hazard and What is Not? — Learn what is a road hazard and what is not and how this knowledge relates to your Road Hazard and Tire & Wheel Coverage.
Measuring Tire Tread Depth — Learn important tire tread depth standards and information and how to measure tire tread depth using the Penny Test.
Tire Diagram (Crown, Shoulder & Sidewall) & Sample Photos — Learn how to identify the crown, shoulder and sidewall of a tire and which parts can be repaired.
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This webpage contains content that is based on the Tire Industry Assocation (TIA) Passenger & Light Truck Tire Conditions Manual, 2005 Edition.
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