Published September 15, 2026
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Truck Tire Tread Depth: 2026 Annual Inspection (49 CFR 396.17) 2/32 vs 4/32 Pull
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Learn 2026 truck tire tread rules under 49 CFR 396.17: 12-month inspections, 14-month records, and why 4/32 pull beats 2/32 for wet stopping safety.
Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://odiggo.xyz/blog/truck-tire-tread-depth-2026-annual-inspection-49-cfr-39617-232-vs-432-pull.php
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Independent analysis; not peer-reviewed.