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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More tread depth = more squishy and move-y tires = worse handling & control.
That 10/32 is kind of the best all around compromise I guess. But many tires have more than that, such as off road truck tires (BF Goodrich K02 have 15/32). Some have less, like high performance racing tires (Michelin Sport Cup 2 have 7.5/32)
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