Wondering how to check tread depth? Here at Santa Cruz Toyota, we like to keep our drivers safe on Santa Cruz roads. One key step to driving safely is taking care of routine vehicle maintenance. One of the most common car parts to monitor and replace is your vehicle’s tires. Find yourself wondering how to check tire tread depth? It isn’t too complicated of a process, and the service team at Santa Cruz Toyota has put together the helpful guide below. You just need a ruler or a penny and you’re all set. Read on to learn more about how to check tread depth, and if you need help finding new tires, visit Santa Cruz Toyota for authentic tires you can trust on Watsonville roads.
When inspecting your tire tread depth, you’ll first want to consider the type of tires you have on your vehicle. Tread depths vary from tire to tire, but typically, new tires have tread depths of around 10/32 or 11/32 of an inch. Heavy-duty tires, like winter tires or off-roading tires, tend to have deeper tread grooves for superior traction. So, how shallow is too shallow for your tire’s tread depth? Once your tire is down to about 2/32 of tread, the U.S. Department of Transportation recommends tire replacement. Proper tire tread depth is important to staying safe on Capitola area roads.
If you’re able to check tire tread wear at home, the process is easy! The most accurate and recommended method for measuring the tread depths on your tires is by using a ruler. On the other hand, if you don’t have a ruler or you’d like to check your tires while out and about in Santa Clara, you can use a penny for measurement as well. Once you have your penny ready, follow these simple steps:
Keep in mind, there are tools designed to check your tire tread depth, such as a tire tread depth gauge. With this tool, it’s simple to tell when your tires are at 2/32 of tread or less. Beyond just checking tread depth, you should also complete the following routine maintenance tasks on a regular basis:
Here at Santa Cruz Toyota, we’re proud to be Capitola’s local authorized dealer for new Toyota vehicles, but we also pride ourselves on our top-notch vehicle service center! With information on everything from new ToyotaCare to recommended maintenance, the team at Santa Cruz Toyota is here to help! Contact us today!
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