tire tread measuring

[Onelove5683]

how much does a tire come with?? 10/32?

how much is 7/32? and whats considered legal for inspection?

will 7/32 get me far? (i guess it depends on driving style and tire type/brand...but in general is this enough?)

[Keyan]

Tread depth depends on the build of the tire, I'm 90% sure of that.

[exsailor]

My stock Michelins measured 7/32 with 11000kms use and that was plenty to pass inspection. Lots left. :)

[evan938]

take a penny, flip it upside down. if your tire tread is lower than the top of his hair, you probably wont pass.

[SWortham]

how much does a tire come with?? 10/32?
It varies, but 10/32" is pretty common.

take a penny, flip it upside down. if your tire tread is lower than the top of his hair, you probably wont pass.
Yep, to expand on that...
According to most states' laws, tires are legally worn out when they have worn down to 2/32" of remaining tread depth.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=51