Capirato

I have Michelin Cross Terrains on my GX. What is the tread depth when new ??

~ Cap

seanyepez

12/32nds of an inch.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty=

malhokc

A simple way is to insert a penny between the groove. If you see the top of the head, you need new tires.

Capirato

My GX has 40,000 miles on the odometer. The tire tread's depth averages between 7 and 8 32nds on all four Michelin Cross Terrains. If I subtract 7 from 12, that shows that I have used 5 32nds of tread, therefore I've been getting 8,000 miles per 1/32nd.

If I was to wear down the tires to where the Penny's head would show, which BTW is 3/32nds, I should get a total of about 72,000 miles off of the tires.

Chances are however, that I will get new wheels and tires way before I reach 70,000 miles. I'm looking at the 18" wheels and tires the new 4Runner has.

~ Cap

malhokc

70k is exactly I got out of my last tires on a RX. Aside from mileage, maintainence of tires (rotation) and driving habits is as important. As a general rule, tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch.

Capirato

Well, in that case, I should get 80,000 miles from the tires.

~ Cap