Brand new tires (that aren’t for snow or tough terrain) are usually 10/32nds, so when you are all the way down to 2/32nds, wet or icy weather conditions pose a huge threat to your safety.

How Do I Know If My Tires Are Bald? 

You could always go purchase a tire gauge, but if you have a penny laying around, that’ll work too!

Simple turn the penny upside down so that Lincoln is doing a headstand in your tire treads. If you can see the top of his head, your tires are bald and it’s time to hurry over to Cape Auto to get a new set. 

Questioning the life left on your tires?

Ask for a tire check up with Dr. Groove Glove on your next visit to our Service Center!

Our Groove Glove allows us to examine your tire treads with precision, and print off an accurate report of how readily they need to be replaced. 

Check out an example of a Groove Glove Report: 

Who Cares If My Tires Are Balding? 

Think about this: If you slam on your brakes going 70 mph on a wet road with brand new tires, you won’t come to a complete stop for another 195 ft. (or the length of 5 school buses!).

Now, if your tire treads are at 4/32nds, you’ll slide almost another 100 ft. before coming to a halt.

And if your tires are bald (2/32nds), you won’t stop for almost 380 ft. (9.5 buses)! That’s almost twice as far as the brand new tires.

So What Should I Do? 

If you think your tires’ treads may have excess wear, ask for a Groove Glove diagnostic report on your next Service Center visit. You’ll know exactly what the expected life remaining on your tires is. #StaySafe #PlanAhead

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