Using a Penny to Gauge Tire Tread
Tires are one of the most crucial components of your vehicle, and they should be inspected on a regular basis. Treads that are heavily worn can cause dangerous driving conditions, and there are numerous ways to check them. Some tires have notches, but pennies help.
You can check tread depth with a penny. For this, we call on the great Abraham Lincoln! Turn Lincoln’s head upside down by placing a penny between the tread ribs on your tire. It’s time to replace them if you can see the top of Abe’s head.