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Single-line scans can vary greatly.
Sipes and other obstructions can affect
the results of a single-line scan —
even scans taken in close proximity
to one another.
Random Line Scan
Measurement
Other drive over tread depth
measurement tools collect data
points across a single line of a tire.
✔ This small amount of data
is used to measure overall
tire health
✔ The results can vary greatly
depending on what part of the
tread is measured
Basic Hand-Held
Measurement is Obsolete
Prior to digital measurement
technology, tread depth was
measured using a hand-held,
plunger-type measurement tool.
✔ Measurements often written
down, creating additional
paperwork
✔ Required technicians to manually
interpret each reading
✔ Accuracy could vary by ±3/32 or
more depending on operator
Inferior Tread Depth Measurement Methods
Results displayed as a single line
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