Gary, question about remaining tread...

KEVIN88GT · 01-29-2008, 09:33 AM

I'm about to replace a tire under warranty and reading the warranty it sais the tire must have more than 3/32nd of tread remaining...
.. isnt 3/32nd of tread remaining almost a bald tire?

my question is...since say 10/32 tread remaining (10 divided by 32= .3125) is a larger number than 3/32 (3 divided by 32=.0937) does that mean that the tire that meaures 10/32 has much more tread?

Thanks.

gundamfans · 01-29-2008, 09:40 AM

not sure, but at least as long as your tire doesn't go below 3/32nd, you can get it replaced...but is it only you can get it replaced when you have puncture? (I think I have a similar tire/wheel warranty as you do)

KEVIN88GT · 01-29-2008, 09:45 AM

I have "The Auto Club" warranty who were recently aquired by Paragon Motor club.... yes only when damage to the tire... they'll cover 25 bucks for the repair and if it cant be repaired (such as my case with a sidewall bubble)

bump to the top ....still trying to get an answer to my question.

Gary@TireRack · 01-29-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KEVIN88GT

I'm about to replace a tire under warranty and reading the warranty it sais the tire must have more than 3/32nd of tread remaining...
.. isnt 3/32nd of tread remaining almost a bald tire?

my question is...since say 10/32 tread remaining (10 divided by 32= .3125) is a larger number than 3/32 (3 divided by 32=.0937) does that mean that the tire that meaures 10/32 has much more tread?

Thanks.

Yes. A tire with 10/32nd of tread is about three times as deep than one with 3/32nds of tread depth. A tire is considered legally okay until it gets below 2/32nds of depth. Most tires look bald around that depth as well.

KEVIN88GT · 01-29-2008, 01:15 PM

thanks garry... was wondering if you can comment on another one of my posts as well

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110680

BMW MotorSport · 01-30-2008, 06:00 AM

thanks for that info gary.

01-29-2008, 09:33 AM	#1
KEVIN88GT Captain 83 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 06 Audi A4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Gary, question about remaining tread... I'm about to replace a tire under warranty and reading the warranty it sais the tire must have more than 3/32nd of tread remaining... .. isnt 3/32nd of tread remaining almost a bald tire? my question is...since say 10/32 tread remaining (10 divided by 32= .3125) is a larger number than 3/32 (3 divided by 32=.0937) does that mean that the tire that meaures 10/32 has much more tread? Thanks. __________________ Now: '11 BMW X5 xDrive35i Then: '07 X3 3.0si '07 335xi '06 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
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gundamfans First Lieutenant 13 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA - Nashville, TN; Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	not sure, but at least as long as your tire doesn't go below 3/32nd, you can get it replaced...but is it only you can get it replaced when you have puncture? (I think I have a similar tire/wheel warranty as you do) __________________ 2007 E90 335i\|6MT\|Sapphire Black Metallic\|Black Leather\|Aluminum Trim\|ZSP\|ZPP\|CWP\|Aluminum Pedals\|M-Aero Kit\|Blackline Tailights\|E46 ZHP Knob\|Euro Foglight Switch\|M-Sport Perforated Leather steering wheel\|M-Sport Perforated E-Brake\|Front Carbon Fibre Splitter Kit\|BMW Performance 19" Wheels\|Meisterschaft Touring Exhaust Full Cat-Back System
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KEVIN88GT Captain 83 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 06 Audi A4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I have "The Auto Club" warranty who were recently aquired by Paragon Motor club.... yes only when damage to the tire... they'll cover 25 bucks for the repair and if it cant be repaired (such as my case with a sidewall bubble) bump to the top ....still trying to get an answer to my question. __________________ Now: '11 BMW X5 xDrive35i Then: '07 X3 3.0si '07 335xi '06 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
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KEVIN88GT Captain 83 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 06 Audi A4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	thanks garry... was wondering if you can comment on another one of my posts as well http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110680 __________________ Now: '11 BMW X5 xDrive35i Then: '07 X3 3.0si '07 335xi '06 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
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