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They aren't shaving tires. OEM tires are specifically designed for the vehicle and come direct from factory. Reduced tread depth is mainly for meeting rolling
by vsskanth 5y ago
They aren't shaving tires. OEM tires are specifically designed for the vehicle and come direct from factory.
Reduced tread depth is mainly for meeting rolling resistance targets and to increase EPA range.
Source: I am in the automotive industry
- post_break 5y agoThey do this for motorcycle tires too. Tires normally made in one factory, tires “stock” made in a different factory like Brazil with much less tread.