How To Check Tire Tread Near Duluth, Johns Creek, Suwanee, and Atlanta
HOW DO I CHECK TIRE TREAD WEAR?
One of the frequent questions our service staff receives is "How can I check tire tread wear?" If you've ever wondered how to check tire tread depth at home in Duluth, Johns Creek, Suwanee, or Atlanta, don't worry-it's easy to do, takes just a few minutes, and doesn't truly call for any specialized equipment, despite the fact that a professional tread gauge can be useful.
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED TIRE TREAD DEPTH?
Your tread depth should measure around 1/3 of an inch, or precisely 10/32 or 11/32 of an inch if you recently bought a new car or a set of fresh tires. All tires will gradually deteriorate until they are no longer safe to use, however, this might vary depending on the tires you've chosen for your car.
Drivers are advised to change their tires anytime the tread depth reaches 2/32 of an inch or less, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Similarly, if the difference in tread depth between your tires is larger than 2/32 of an inch, you should rotate your tires.
HOW TO CHECK TIRE TREAD DEPTH WITH A PENNY
The penny test can help you quickly determine your tread depth if you don't have time to stop by our parts department and pick up a tread depth gauge:
- Put a normal U.S. penny onto the tread with Abraham Lincoln's head down and out.
- Your tread depth is less than 2/32 of an inch, and you require new tires if you can see all of Abraham Lincoln's face. To be cautious, check your tires in several different places.
- With each tire, repeat the process. Significant differences may indicate an issue with your alignment.
MAINTAIN YOUR TIRES WITH OUR SERVICE TEAM
Knowing how to check your tire tread depth is a great start. For everything related to tire care, you can count on our Hennessy Land Rover Gwinnett service team to help you get the job done right. Contact our staff to make an appointment.
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