Tread depth and tire life

Sep 02, 2006 2 Replies

Can anyone explain why all-terrain tires with deep treads don't last significantly longer than car tires with relatively shallow treads? By the time my A/T tires are getting old, they still have more apparent tread depth than some new street tires. Is wear mostly about the hardness of the rubber compound, i.e. thicker treads made from softer rubber?



Jim


Thick rubber can't flex as easily as thin rubber, and flexing makes the rubber heat up.

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