When To Change Your Tires

When it comes to the maintenance of your car it can be hard to remember what to change and when to change it. One of the most important elements of your car is your tires, and it is imperative to maintain and change your tires through the years. Here are a few things to remember when needing to change your tires.

1. When Your Tread Depth Gets Too Low

The simplest way of measuring tread depth is by using a penny and a quarter, says Gene Petersen, tire program manager for Consumer Reports, a product review site.

Start by inserting the quarter into the tread in the center of the tire with George Washington’s head pointing toward the tire. If the top of his head is even with the tread, the tires are still safe to drive on, but it’s time to start shopping for new ones.

If you insert a penny, also head-down, into the center of your tire’s tread and it’s even with the top of Abraham Lincoln’s head, the tires are becoming unsafe. You should replace your tires right away.

2. If It’s Been Six Years or More

The rule of thumb is to change your tires at least every six years. There are obvious factors that also have a play in that like how many miles you’ve driven, damage the tire has experienced, etc. But if your car hasn’t experienced much hardship then remember every six years to replace your tires.

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