Don’t Get Stuck With Tired Tread New Jersey!
The tread of your cars tires is important to check and keep at an appropriate level New Jersey. When the tread of your tires gets too low, driving on those worn tires can become very dangerous, especially in rain and snow.
Tire tread is measured in 1/32-inch increments. A brand new tire will have a tire tread measuring at 10/32 of an inch. When one or more of the tires treads measures at 2/32 of an inch, your tire is considered bald and should be replaced. According to Goodyear Tires, you should inspect and check your tire tread every 3,000 miles. There are two tests you can perform to check the tread of your cars tires.
The Penny Test
Place a penny in between a groove on your tire. If all of Abraham Lincoln’s head is showing, then it is time to replace your tires. As long as the grooves cover part or all of his head, your tire tread is still good.
Tire Indicator Bar
Tires are now made with built in indicator bars at the base of the tread. When these bars are visible you know your tire tread has reached its 2/32-inch mark, and is considered bald.
If you live in an area with rain and snow as we do New Jersey, both Consumer Reports and Tirerack.com recommend replacing your tires at the 4/32-inch mark. This will reduce your risk for hydroplaning in rain and slipping and sliding in the snow.
To keep your tires performing at their best and to reduce your risk when driving in inclement weather New Jersey, remember to check your tire tread. If you need any assistance please come on by Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall. We will be happy to check your tread, or set you up with a new set of tires, whatever your need may be.