Why is the tread depth for new tires set at 10/32″? Why can’t it be 20/32″ for example to last much longer? eli5

Question

Why is the tread depth for new tires set at 10/32″? Why can’t it be 20/32″ for example to last much longer? eli5

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Answer 1

You guys get 10/32″? Mine are only 5/16″…