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Old 07-13-2006, 04:54 PM
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Thread pattern in the center of the tyre are almost gone on oure ET street radials now, were still in the 1.5 60fot (havent ben under 1.5) so i wonder when they are worn out (if they still hook). Is it much more rubber to go on or is it time to order new ones?
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Originally Posted by lisa33
Thread pattern in the center of the tyre are almost gone on oure ET street radials now, were still in the 1.5 60fot (havent ben under 1.5) so i wonder when they are worn out (if they still hook). Is it much more rubber to go on or is it time to order new ones?
Id say when they stop working replace them. Pretty sure the tread is just there to keep the D.O.T happy. The less tread the more contact patch.
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Originally Posted by Lafngas98Z
. The less tread the more contact patch.
Thats right
Any other ideas?
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i ran mine till there was nylon showing just keep a close eye on them after the tread is gone it wont be long
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do you have any estimate of how thick the rubber is after treads are gone? Or how many runs you got out of them?
Were properbly gonna have new rules for next season so i propebly have to buy 275/60-15 to next season. (now 325/50-15)

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sorry i was talking about the old et streets, but from the tire sizes yours are the new ones i am running a set of 275-50-15 but they are no where neer being worn yet




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