As tires wear, the tread depth decreases. You can check the tire manufacturer's specifications for minimum tread depth, and a tire tread depth gauge is only a couple dollars.
You can also place a penny in the tire tread with Abraham Lincoln's head upside down. If you can see the top of Abe's head (his hairline), it's time to replace your tires. This is sometimes called the 2/32-inch rule. If your tire has tread wear indicators, check the little bar between the tread and see if it's flush with the tread; if it is, then it's time for a tire replacement.
Pay close attention to your tire wear - it's lousy to be surprised by a flat on the freeway or need to buy a new set when you haven't budgeted for it.
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Check Your Tire Pressure
Inflate tires to the recommended tire pressure when cold, like in the morning after the car has been sitting. Check your car's owner's manual for the recommended pressure, or inside the driver's side doorjamb where this vital information is displayed on a sticker.
Tires heat up from friction with the road surface, increasing tire pressure. If you can't let them sit overnight, allow the tires to cool for three to four hours out of direct sunlight.
You can also place a penny in the tire tread with Abraham Lincoln's head upside down. If you can see the top of Abe's head (his hairline), it's time to replace your tires. This is sometimes called the 2/32-inch rule. If your tire has tread wear indicators, check the little bar between the tread and see if it's flush with the tread; if it is, then it's time for a tire replacement.
Pay close attention to your tire wear - it's lousy to be surprised by a flat on the freeway or need to buy a new set when you haven't budgeted for it.
Click here to find a great Sacramento Tire Store with Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear, Dunlop and more in Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and beyond.
Check Your Tire Pressure
Inflate tires to the recommended tire pressure when cold, like in the morning after the car has been sitting. Check your car's owner's manual for the recommended pressure, or inside the driver's side doorjamb where this vital information is displayed on a sticker.
Tires heat up from friction with the road surface, increasing tire pressure. If you can't let them sit overnight, allow the tires to cool for three to four hours out of direct sunlight.