How much do balding tires kill performance?
08-11-2005, 12:59 AM
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How much do balding tires kill performance?
I barely noticed my front tires are going bald.
like a few millimeters left. Think thats killing the performance a little?
like a few millimeters left. Think thats killing the performance a little?
08-11-2005, 01:29 AM
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i honestly dont see how it could, if they were underinflated or something then yeah, but properly inflated tires are the same irregardless of how much tread they have left, unless you were referring to cornering performance or traction or something like that, but thats somewaht obvious
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and stopping power in the snow. I found out the hard way. 
Take a penny and put it upside down in the treads. If you can see all of lincolns head then you need new tires.
Take a penny and put it upside down in the treads. If you can see all of lincolns head then you need new tires.
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Originally Posted by GAMEOVER
blading tires(out of spec alignment) affects gas mileage and performance
08-12-2005, 12:44 PM
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Due to heat and enviromental damage, tires get harder with age. A tire that is worn to the wear bars will have much less grip and be prone to hydroplaning.
