Yes, a tire (tyre) can be punctured more easily if the thread is worn.=20
Depends on the size and shape of the puncturing object. The only tire I=20
service on the road in the last 30 years were: a large nail must have=20
just been setting pointed end upward, and went straight in. It was=20
leaking air, but I was able to get to a service station with compressed=20
air available. Without removing the tire/wheel, and not jacking up, was=20
able to install a plug in the hole after removing the nail. That tire=20
continued good service for many more miles The 2nd one, I was in a=20
narrow one lane bridge construction area, vehicle ahead bumped a 6"=20
diameter x 24" long wood log out under my Bronco tire. Instantly cut the=20
tire and severely bent the aluminum wheel, a cost of $500 for new tire=20
and wheel. :(

On 9/7/2011 11:47 AM, Tamas Rudnai wrote:
> Does tyre does not get punctured because worn off? I thought it may lose
> grip and would run on water much easier than a deep threaded one, also ma=
y
> suffer on increased temperature at a higher speed but puncture happens as
> you run on something sharp, right?
>
> Tamas
>
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