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T1Cybernetic
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PostPosted: 01:04 - 06 Jan 2024    Post subject: How much tread is there on a brand new tyre. Reply with quote
Just out of curiosity really but how much tread is typically on a brand new tyre?

I know there are a lot of different tyres out there for many different situations and they have different tread depths and patterns etc and I've seen my fair share of tyres over the years but I've never seen the actual tread depth listed or even a half decent specification sheet?
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jeffyjeff
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PostPosted: 07:29 - 06 Jan 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm sure that depends on the intended use of the tyre. In order of ascension, racing tyres have the least amount of tread, sport bike tyres a little more, all-weather tyres more yet, and off-road tyres the most.
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PostPosted: 14:10 - 06 Jan 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
about 5-6mm on the tyres i've been buying
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PostPosted: 01:20 - 07 Jan 2024    Post subject: Re: How much tread is there on a brand new tyre. Reply with quote
T1Cybernetic wrote:
Just out of curiosity really but how much tread is typically on a brand new tyre?

I know there are a lot of different tyres out there for many different situations and they have different tread depths and patterns etc and I've seen my fair share of tyres over the years but I've never seen the actual tread depth listed or even a half decent specification sheet?


An important issue when buying new tyres is how many miles they will last for.
The last tread depth we all know off by heart but who measures the tread new? Why don't manufacturers spout how much more their tyre has than the competitors?

I got a pair fitted to my K1300 and I measured the new tread. That info is on my phone, My phone is in Glasgow and I am in Frankfurt so patience ladies.
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PostPosted: 17:20 - 08 Jan 2024    Post subject: Re: How much tread is there on a brand new tyre. Reply with quote
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The last tread depth we all know off by heart but who measures the tread new? Why don't manufacturers spout how much more their tyre has than the competitors?

I got a pair fitted to my K1300 and I measured the new tread. That info is on my phone

I quite agree, and I do the same. As my phone's right here, I can report back that Michelin Road 5's start off at 4.5/7 mm (front/rear) Thumbs Up
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