08/31/2026
How low is legally too low for your tires in New Hampshire?
The answer is now clear:
2/32 of an inch.
Under the new law, every tire on the vehicle must have at least 2/32" of tread remaining.
That is the legal minimum. It does not mean 2/32" is necessarily the point we would recommend waiting until, especially with New Hampshire rain, snow, and slush.
Tire tread has a major effect on stopping distance and your ability to move water and snow away from the contact patch.
Learn more about the new NH vehicle safety laws here:
https://www.accomplishedauto.com/new-hampshire-ended-vehicle-inspections-but-these-safety-laws-still-apply