How to tell if you need new tires? Do tires expire? When to replace tires?

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How to tell if you need new tires?
In this video, I will show you how to know when to replace your tires. Too much bad “Common sense” advice is out there that only take the tire tread depth into consideration when making this important decision. Not only that, but the common recommendation of 1.6 mm or 2/32” of tread depth remaining or only using the tread wear indicators is wrong.
The three things to consider when deciding when to buy new tires are the Tire Condition, Tire Age and your Usage conditions. Find out why and more in our video.
If you are looking for the Tire tread depth gauge I used in the video, find the links to it below.
Click & skip to the chapter to watch:
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - 1) Tire Condition
02:21 - Tire condition - Degradation & Damage
04:35 - Tire condition - Tread depth
05:39 - Tire Rack demo: Tread depth vs. Stopping distance
05:55 - How to check Tread Depth
06:46 - 2) Tire Age
08:18 - How to check Tire Age
08:33 - 3) Usage Conditions
09:42 - Summary: When to replace your tires
10:00 - BONUS Tips
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How to use a Tire tread depth gauge here:
→ • How to check tire trea...
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Tire Rack video testing Tread Depth vs. Stopping distance:
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@CasperChicago Ай бұрын

This is the most comprehensive video I have come across on tire maintenance. EXCELLENT VIDEO 👍🏾

@FrakkingCreations 29 күн бұрын

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@edweeks6423 7 ай бұрын

Interesting that your references other than the tire sellers talk about the penny test as being an accurate measure and recommend replacing the tires at 2/32". The TireRack tests are the only thing I can find that recommend 4/32". I was told today that I need to immediatly replace tires with 3/32" of tread. Goodyear and Michelin officially recommend 2/32". I have read and reread and watched the TireRack stopping tests. Basically the depth and wet stopping power decreases from the time you start driving on them. So, how safe does one have to be, especially if not driving in the rain all the time. Heck, to be real safe replace those $300 tires rather than rotating them every 5k miles. Then you'd be real safe. There is a reason that tire manufacturers mold in the wear bars. There is a reason that 2/32" is the legal limit and recommended by the tire manufacturers. The manufacturers are exposed to the most liablilty, so I can't imagine they wouldn't be conservative and have based their recommendations on some testing also. As far as I can tell the 3/32" or 4/32" depth "danger points" are just a method to increase the tire dealers' revenue stream. Much like the oil changing shops recommending 3,000 between oil changes with the oils we have these days.

@chongyeejin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such informative video 👍

@FrakkingCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

@SaZhoo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video bc I’m a new driver and I have no absolute knowledge about what’s sign should I look to replace tires (I’ll subscribe)

@FrakkingCreations Жыл бұрын

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@wg8349 Жыл бұрын

Good information. Thank you.

@FrakkingCreations Жыл бұрын

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@davecass9486 Ай бұрын

there is a date stamp on the sidewall of all tyres if you can work it out !!

@FrakkingCreations 29 күн бұрын

Yes. I mention this in the video.

@longdang3379 Жыл бұрын

why the fuck this guy only has 10k subs is beyond me

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@ahoorakia 8 ай бұрын

it used to be 2/32 of thread,now it is 4/32? if it is spring, I still go with 2/32

@FrakkingCreations 8 ай бұрын

It's not a hard rule. 2/32 is the ultimate minimum. But as per the video as you go lower than 4/32 it starts to get less safe. This is especially true when you have to drive in harsh conditions like heavy rain or snow and ice. Much less grip in those conditions as the video shows. It's up to you how low you want to go. Just drive knowing you have less and less grip in those conditions. A tire with 4/32 left will behave much better than one with 2/32 in those conditions.

@ahoorakia 8 ай бұрын

@@FrakkingCreations then why not change at 5/32 or even 6/32? a tire with 10/32 thread and 60,000 mile warranty can go 15000 mile less if it changes the tire at 4/32 VS 2/32 this the old change the oil every 3000 mile trick the oil company use so if you want to be honest tell the truth about 2/32 and recommend 4/32 for more safety, even that penny test is 2/32,so does the line between the thread they are also at 2/32 you act more like used car sales man, than actual being informative, by tryin to scare an uninformed person about tire

@FrakkingCreations 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I didn't realize I was scaring anyone. I actually looked into it to see what the recommendations are and why. And it is true that in less ideal situations you really do have less grip. I think what I wanted to get across is that to be safer those are the recommended numbers but it really is up to the individual to determine based on their driving conditions, driving style and situations. It's different for everyone.

@GXKid06 9 ай бұрын

I’ve bought 4 sets of tires for my 22 tesla so age aint my issue lol

@FrakkingCreations 9 ай бұрын

Somebody's definitely enjoying their Tesla.

@stevedott715 6 ай бұрын

16 new tires? That’s crazy!

@PlasticPellets Жыл бұрын

I buy Nokian tires exclusively

@FrakkingCreations Жыл бұрын

Which models have you used and would recommend from Nokian?

@PlasticPellets Жыл бұрын

@@FrakkingCreations I have Nokian Rotiiva Ht on my 2017 Cadillac XT5 & Nokian WR G4 SUV on my son's 2015 Ford Edge ....As good or better than Michelins

@rondhole Жыл бұрын

The law is 1.6mm not 3mm for a good reason. Yes, the wet performance is probably 1-3 m longer braking distance but the change is so gradual, owner adjust they way the brake in wet . IN dry condition, 2mm tread is better than 8mm tread. 4mm vs 2 mm for winter tires that often 8mm tread when new means 30% of the usable live is wasted for stupid marketing.