Check your tire tread for safety
Most states require tires to be replaced when they have worn down to
1/16-inch (1.5 mm) of remaining tire depth. Tires sold in North America
are required to have “wear bars” molded into them to make it easy to see
when tire replacement is legally required. However, if you’ll be
driving in the rain, you should change your tires when there is 1/8-inch
(3 mm) of tread left. Otherwise, water may not escape from under your
tires fast enough and you risk hydroplaning — a dangerous situation in
which your car loses traction and literally floats on the water. Stick
an American quarter between the treads in several places. If part of
Washington’s head is always covered, you have enough tread to drive in
the rain. If you drive in snow, you’ll need at least 3/16-inch (5 mm) of
tread to get adequate traction. Stick an American penny between the
treads. If the top of the Lincoln Memorial is always covered, you’re
ready for winter driving.
Courtesy of Readers Digest
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