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A penny or a ruler can measure tire tread depth. For a more precise measurement, we recommend Douglas County drivers use a ruler, but if you’re on the road or can’t find one in the house a penny will do. A penny is just the right size to measure tire tread in a pinch. Lay the penny with Lincoln’s face pointed up, and fit it in the tread grooves. If Lincoln’s face is entirely hidden, then your tire tread does not need to be replaced. If it’s partially exposed, you may need to think about getting your tire tread replaced soon. And if Lincoln’s face is fully visible and your tread depth is in the 2/32 of an inch range, you’re due to come into your Scott Evans Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to have them replaced.
New tires have a tire tread depth between 10/32 to 11/32 of an inch (about a 3rd of an inch). Tires that are designed for off-roading have deeper tread grooves. Once you get to 2/32 of an inch, you should get them replaced as that indicates they’re worn down and in need of replacement. Schedule a service appointment online with our service center to get your tire treads replaced. We have service specials available to sweeten the deal for Douglas County area drivers!
The penny test is a convenient solution if you want to check your tire tread depth on the road or can’t find a ruler at home. Although a ruler will give you a more precise measurement, you can check your tread depth with a penny test as well. To do the test correctly, Villa Rica drivers should follow these steps:
Coweta County car owners can check their tire tread depth with a tire tread gauge or tread wear bars, both of which have measurement marks to indicate if your tire tread depth is at 2/32 of an inch. While checking your tire tread depth, you should do a full sweep of your tires’ health by also checking:
It’s important to maintain the health of your tires so you can stay safe on the streets of Coweta County. Our service department can help you learn more about how to maintain your tires at home. Need more information before scheduling an appointment with our Villa Rica area service center? We’ll walk you through checking your oil from the comfort of your own home.
