One thing that you don’t want to mess around with when it comes to fall/winter weather is your vehicle’s tires and tread depth. So what are you supposed to do? Well, check it, of course, silly goose. But if you’re unsure how to do that, we have you covered and you’ve come to the right blog. Take a look at that guide below and schedule a service appointment with our team if you need a little assistance. We also encourage you to head over to our service specials page for some details on our current monthly service offers. We’re sure you’ll find something you’ll like!
As a vehicle owner, you should always be monitoring your tread depth and the overall condition of your tires. Why? Well, your tires play a vital role in making sure that you, your family, and your passengers make it to your destination safely. Having poor tire tread can really put you at risk. So, monitor close and once it reaches 4/32 inch deep. In fact, 4/32” or deeper means that your tires still have good tread. Anything around 3/32” means that you should replace tires soon, and anything at 2/32” means that you need to replace the tires as soon as possible!
But, you’ll need to know how to check your tires and really, all you need is some loose change! Seriously, just a few coins and you’ll know whether it’s time to swap or not. We know that there are a few ways out there to check your tire tread depth, some are much easier than others. And below, you’ll find those that are easier than others!
The penny test: Insert a penny into your tire’s tread groove with Lincoln’s head upside down into the tread facing toward you. If you can see all of the head, your tread depth is less than 2/32” and it is time to replace your tires.
The quarter test: do the same test with a quarter and if the tread reaches Washington’s head, you have at least 4/32” of tread remaining. AKA your tires are still in good shape!
No change? No problem! Take a look at your tread wear indicator bar that is molded into the tread of your tires. Bars are located at the bottom of tread grooves in multiple locations; when these bars are visibly flush with the adjacent ribs, your tire has no more than 2/32” of tread left. This is a visible indication that you need to swap out these tires!
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