Technician A says a vehicle that has the tread wear indicators showing completely will likely hydroplane on wet roads. Technician B says the same condition should not affect braking on dry pavement. Who is correct?

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The tread wear indicators on a tire indicate that the tire is worn to the point of needing replacement. If the tire is worn to the point where the tread wear indicators are showing completely, then the tire is considered bald and has little to no traction on wet roads, which increases the risk of hydroplaning. Additionally, the reduced tread depth will have a negative impact on braking distance on dry pavement as well. Therefore, Technician A is correct while Technician B is incorrect.

Technician a Says a Vehicle That Has the Tread Wear