How to Measure Tread Depth

Naturally, every drivers want the tread on tires to be at healthy depth. Car will drive more smoothly because its tires will do what they were designed to do: grab the road around turns, stop quickly in an emergency, and perform safely through uncompromising weather conditions. To make sure have an adequate amount of remaining tread, there are two easy ways to check your tires tread depth. These two methods can both be performed at home in minutes.

 The Gauge Test:

To obtain a tire tread depth gauge, try a car parts store or ask your local certified technician for assistance. Tread gauges are inexpensive and user friendly. Insert the gauge into different parts of your tire tread. Measure the outer and inner portions to re-assure that the tire's tread wear is even.
When reading the results on your gauge, make sure you have at least 2/32" of tread life remaining. That's the law. Twice that much , 4/32", is a lot better. After all, why keep driving on your tires when they're at the very lowest point of what's legally allowed? The tread can only wear away further from that point, to below the legal safety limit.

The Penny Test:

Simply place a penny in the grooves of the tire treads or pattern. Make sure the face of Abraham Lincoln faces downward into the grooves. If you can still see Abraham's face, chances are you need to replace your tires. If at least half of his face is hidden in the groove, the tires should be safe to drive. Perform this test on several spots on the tire's tread for a good estimation of your tires remaining tread life. Pls note it may not be the best indicator of whether your tires are safe for the road-while the penny tire test does deliver on what it promises, indicating whether tread has reached the legal limit.Because sometimes tire performance can diminish significantly before your tread hits 2/32.Even though the law deems fit for safe driving may not prevent you from hydroplaning or losing control in rainy, slushy conditions. If you think your tires may be close to needing replacement, have them checked out by a licensed mechanic.

As life gets busier and time gets tighter, the tread depth of our tires can be easy to overlook. Proper tread depth is one of the easiest ways to help maximize your safety and performance. So don't wait until it's to late.

4/32" or deeper
  Good
    3/32"
  Replace Tires Soon
    2/32" or less
  Replace Tires Now
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