Sep 1, 2023
Living in upstate New York you know that the weather can be a bit crazy at times. And with September gearing up, there’s one thing that we know for sure and that is that winter is coming. Don’t freak out quite yet, there’s no white stuff falling from the sky but it is time to get our vehicle ready for what is to come. This week we are focusing on your tires and their tread. Below you will find our easy guide on checking your tire’s tread and when it’s time to replace them. Check it out and schedule your next service appointment online today!
You should be monitoring your tread depth closely once it reaches 4/32 inch deep.
- 4/32” or deeper = your tread is still in good shape
- 3/32” = your tread is wearing and you should replace soon
- 2/32” = it’s time to replace your tires as soon as possible
Now, put your tread to the test with these easy-to-follow tests:
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
- We want to recreate the same test but instead of a penny, we are going to use a quarter. If the tread reaches Washington’s head on the quarter, you have at least 4/32” of tread remaining. This means that your tire’s tread is still in good health!
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- 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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