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How Do I Check Tire Tread Wear On My Tires?

Check with the penny test. Put a penny into your tire's tread with Lincoln's head upside down. If you're able to see all of Lincoln's head, you should get new tires. Or complete the quarter test. Generally if the tread touches Washington's head, you have at the very least 4/32 inch of tread left over and you ought to begin observing your tires closely. Last of all, you can examine tread depth by your tire's indicator bar. The indicator bars are normally found at the base of the tread grooves. Whenever these indicator bars come to be visibly flush with the adjacent ribs, this is the visible warning sign that your tire ought to be replaced.

What Factors Should I Consider When Buying New Tires? 

When we suggest a certain type of tires, we always take into account your needs, and these four factors: quality, safety, handling, and price. We also need to determine what you want out of your new tires:
  • Will you want tires that drive well in rain, snow or icy conditions?
  • Do you prefer all-weather tires to get better grip, whether on wet or dry roads?
  • Do you prefer tires with deep treads because you go hiking or hunting and drive on unpaved roads?
  • Or do you tend to choose performance tires because you like to drive aggressively? 

    How Long Will My Tires Last? 

    How long do you want the life of your new tires to be? That will be dependent on a few different factors.
    • What is the tire tread life expectancy: 35,000, 50,000, 90,000 miles?
    • How do you drive, accelerate and brake?
    • Do you keep proper tire pressure?
    • Do you have your tires rotated every 6,000 miles?
    • Do you ensure your wheels are aligned and tires balanced?
    If you keep up with a proper maintenance schedule and don't drive in a manner that wears out treads quickly, you'll prolong the life of your tires. If not, you could void your warranty and realize that your tires wear out far too soon. 

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