The penny test is a quick and easy way to check your tire tread depth and determine if your tires are safe to drive on, according to [Firestone Complete Auto Care].
Here’s how to perform the penny test:
- Find a penny: Grab a U.S. penny.
- Locate the tread grooves: Identify the tread grooves on your tire.
- Insert the penny: Place the penny into a tread groove with Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you.
- Observe the tread depth: See how much of Lincoln’s head is visible.
- Interpret the results:
– If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, your tread depth is likely less than 2/32nds of an inch and it’s time to consider replacing your tires.
– If the top of Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread, your tires likely have more than 2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining and are considered safe to drive on.
Important considerations:
- Check multiple points: Inspect different areas of each tire, as tread can wear unevenly.
- 4/32nds recommendation: Some experts suggest replacing tires when they reach 4/32nds of an inch of tread depth, as performance and safety can be diminished, particularly in wet or slippery conditions. You can also use the [quarter test] to check for this depth.
- Consult a professional: If you have any concerns about your tire tread depth or uneven wear, have your tires inspected by a qualified technician.
Note: While the penny test provides a quick and easy assessment, a dedicated tire tread depth gauge offers a more precise measurement.
How to check tire gauge with coin?
Test. No same test different coin see how that works. Okay how do your tires look. Now uh that’s kind of worn. Down that says it’s just about time for new tires new tires. Well I knew that.
How to check tire tread with 25 cents?
Good point! CHECK YOUR TIRE TREAD Here’s how to check your tread with a Canadian quarter: Insert a 25-cent coin in one of the grooves with the caribou facing down. If you see the tip of its nose, it means the tread depth is less tahn 6/32”, so the tire probably won’t last all winter, or 10,000 km.
Which coin can help test tire tread?
The penny test is a widely recommended, inexpensive method for quickly estimating your tire tread depth. By using a standard U.S. penny, you can determine whether your tires have sufficient tread. The test is simple: insert the penny into the tread groove of your tire with Lincoln’s head facing down.