What is the general thickness of a tire?

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StMaria
07/30/25 2:08am
Generally, the tread thickness of a car tire is around 13mm, with a tread pattern depth of 7mm, a tread thickness of 6mm, and a sidewall thickness of 5mm. For off-road vehicle tires, the sidewall thickness is approximately 20mm, with a sidewall pattern depth of 14mm, a sidewall thickness of 6mm, and a sidewall thickness of 10mm. Below is some information about tires: 1. Classification: Car tires can be divided into pneumatic tires and solid tires based on their carcass structure, with the vast majority of modern cars using pneumatic tires. 2. Importance: Car tires are one of the important components of a vehicle, directly contacting the road surface and working together with the car's suspension to mitigate the impact during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving.
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