What is the thickness of car tires?
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Automobile tire tread thickness is generally 13mm, specifically consisting of 7mm tread pattern depth and 6mm tread thickness. Car tires generally follow technical standards, except for all-rubber tubeless tires. More information about car tires is as follows: 1. For general passenger cars, sharp objects exceeding 0.8 cm can easily puncture the tires, while for small trucks, sharp objects exceeding 1.5 cm can easily damage the tires. 2. For large trucks and buses, sharp objects of 2.5 cm can puncture the tires. For construction vehicles, objects exceeding 5 cm can puncture the tires. Special engineering vehicle tires have an outer tire thickness of up to 10 cm, making them essentially puncture-proof.
The topic of tire thickness is quite important. Having driven for over a decade, I've learned that tire thickness mainly refers to tread depth, which is typically around 8 to 10 millimeters for new tires. This thickness directly affects traction - when it gets too thin, the car can easily skid in rain or snow, which is very dangerous. I remember last year on the highway when my tread was worn down to less than 2 millimeters - the car was wobbling and I nearly lost control. Since then, I've made it a habit to measure the center tread pattern monthly with a tread depth gauge. When it gets below 3 millimeters, it's time to consider replacing the tires - not just for safety, but also to save fuel and reduce noise. Don't slack on regular checks - new tires aren't that expensive, and the peace of mind is priceless.
