
The depth of your tire treads is the surest way to know whether you need to replace them or if it’s safe to drive around O'Fallon, but how do you check tire tread wear? You’re not the only one wondering, and Auffenberg Dealer Group is here to help. Checking tire tread wear is one of the easiest vehicle maintenance tasks. All you need is a ruler or penny, and you can check your tire tread depth at home in Caseyville! For more information about checking your tire tread depth as well as the recommended tire tread depth, read on in this guide from Auffenberg Dealer Group.
New tires have a tread depth of about 10/32 or 11/32 of an inch (about a third of an inch). If you drive a vehicle with tires designed to handle off-roading adventures or treacherous winter weather conditions, or if you have a truck or SUV, there is a chance that your tire tread grooves will be even deeper.
The U.S. Department of Transportation recommends that your tires should be replaced when the tread depth reaches 2/32 of an inch. Keeping up with routine maintenance, like tire rotations, helps to extend the life of your tires.
If you want the most accurate reading when checking your tires, There are special tools available, such as a tire tread depth gauge. Some tires also feature tread wear bars that let you know if your tires are at that 2/32 of an inch mark without having to take any measurements. At the same time, you are checking your tire tread depth, you should also check for the following:
When you visit the team at Auffenberg Dealer Group for routine tire maintenance, you are actually helping to prolong the life of your tires. Set up your next service appointment today or contact us with any questions, like how to jump-start your car.
At Auffenberg Dealer Group, we have an extensive selection of new vehicles to choose from, providing a wide variety to O'Fallon car shoppers. That means events like the 2020 Chicago Auto Show have quite a bit for us to celebrate. Here’s a quick look at the big news for Chrysler, Ford, Jeep, Kia, and Volkswagen. New Inventory…
In most states, you are required to have liability insurance on your vehicle. So what is liability insurance? Simply put, it provides bodily injury and property damage coverage to the other driver in the event of an accident where you are at fault. Find out what liability insurance will pay for if you’re in a…
Collinsville, IL may be a small city, but there are many fun and interesting things to see and do when you’re there. Whether you enjoy hiking, exploring historical sites, or spending a day at the races, Collinsville has a lot to offer. To help you plan your next visit, we here at Auffenberg Dealer Group have picked…
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