Is the ability to stop a car affected by anything besides the tire grade?
Yes, if the tread is badly worn, tires lose most of their stopping ability- especially on wet road conditions. For safety reasons, you should replace your tires when the grooves measure only 1/16 of an inch deep (about the same thickness of a nickel). Regardless of the traction grade a bald tire is always dangerous. Also keep in mind that it is extremely important to keep properly maintained brakes on your vehicle as this would be another very important factor in your tires stopping performance. • What type of tire is best for my vehicle? back to top • Tire types for Cars and Minivans: • Passenger Tires – Smooth Ride, Long Wear • Performance Tires – Hot looks, Great Traction • Touring Tires – Luxury Ride, Performance Handling • High Performance Tires – Performance Plus Style • Ultra High Performance Tires – World Class Handling • Competition Tires • Winter Tires Cold weather, Ice & Snow • Tire types for Trucks and SUVs: • Sport Truck Tires – Sports Car Handling • AP Tires – Quiet Ride,
