See Details*Close (X)Buy 3 Select Tires, Get the 4th Free Instantly Buy 3 Tires, Get 4th Tire Free Instantly. Receive a discount equal to the price of a single tire when four tires are added to the cart. Valid on select in stock tires only. Those tires for which discount is available will be identified in search results & product detail pages. All other tires and special order tires are excluded from this offer. and installation is completed between 2/9/17 through 2/15/17. Buy 2 Tires, Get 10% Off Receive 10% off 2 tires on your online purchase. Use promotional code ROLLOUT10 at checkout to receive discount. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, coupons or rebates. Those tires for which discount is available will be identified in search results & tire detail pages. All other tires, as well as special order tires, are excluded from this offer. Valid if purchased online or installed by 2/15/17. The Truth About Tread LifeTires are designed with treads that provide your vehicle with traction.

This traction keeps your car driving along the road - even in inclement weather. Without tread, the elements would literally lift your tires off the road. When you drive through snow or a puddle, the grooves in between the tread blocks of the tires become channels that divert the water or snow away from the tires, allowing the tires to maintain traction in these slick conditions. When the tread gets worn down, the water, snow, and other slippery substances don’t have anywhere to go except directly under your tires severely decreasing your vehicle’s traction. If your tires are nearly bald, traction will be eliminated completely. Decreased traction will negatively affect your control over the car, making the vehicle unsafe for you and your passengers. Tread depth will determine whether or not you require new tires. You can easily tell if your tires’ tread is too worn by using a penny or a quarter.Schedule Your Tire ServicePenny TestThe penny test is the gold standard for measuring tire tread-depth because it is easy and it works.

Just take a penny and, with Lincoln’s head upside down, put it between the tread blocks of the tire. If you are not able to see the top of Lincoln’s head – if his head is “buried” between the tread blocks – then you still have more than 2/32 of an inch of tread remaining. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, it’s time to go tire shopping because the tread is worn down to or beyond 2/32 of an inch. motorcycle jackets darwinFlip the penny over so that the Lincoln Memorial (pennies from 2010 and earlier will have the memorial on the back) is facing you and put the penny between the tread blocks with the memorial upside down. motorcycle for sale in sta maria bulacanIf the Lincoln Memorial is completely hidden, you have more than 3/32 of an inch of tread left. motorcycle shop in ramsey mn

- Most state laws require tires to have a tread depth of at least 2/32" to remain in service? The Quarter TestSome automotive experts believe that using a quarter to test tire depth provides a better read than using a penny. Some independent tests have concluded that cars were able to stop faster with tires that had a little more than 4/32 of an inch of tread depth, which is the measurement the quarter test indicates. motorcycle repair glendale azTo perform the quarter test, put a quarter between the tread blocks of a tire (just like the penny test) with Washington’s head upside down, If you cannot see the top of Washington’s head, you have 4/32 of an inch of tread or more. - In snowy and slushy conditions, 4/32 of an inch of tread or more is necessary for good traction For your ConsiderationWhether you go with Lincoln or Washington, both coin tests are also good ways to check to see if your tires are wearing evenly.

Simply do the test between other tread blocks and if the measurements aren’t the same on all the tire treads, the tires may need to be rotated or your vehicle may require an alignment. Different types of treadwear will indicate how your tires are wearing. If you don’t have any coins handy, check to see if the tires’ wear bars are showing. Wear bars run across your tires tread pattern from the outside edge to the inside edge. If the wear bar is visible you are in need of new tires as you have hit 2/32” of an inch of tread depth. Most states consider a tire’s service life over if any point of the tread is at 2/32” or less. If you are still unsure, your local Pep Boys can evaluate the depth of your tires. Here's how it works: Anybody can ask a question The best answers are voted up and rise to the top My tires need to be replaced, but the tires I want need to be ordered and could take up to a week. I took my car to the shop 2 weeks ago and I was told that my tires need replacing.

I checked them myself and indeed they need to be replaced. Since then however I haven't replaced my tires and it could be another 2 weeks before replacement. I drive my car about 40 miles a day commuting to and from work. Should I worry about driving my tires during these 2 weeks or are they still safe to drive on? Note that during these 2 weeks it is possible that I will be driving in rainy weather. As long as you don't have "threads" showing through the rubber, you should be OK. Be aware that you do have less traction, and need more time for braking, but you're not on borrowed time until the belts show. Rain will be an issue, but if you know your car is under-performing a lot of the danger is taken away. That said, drive defensively. Leave yourself an out in case a tire does loose pressure rapidly, drive slower, and just be careful in general. The fact that you know your tires are bad, and you have some on order is a lot better than many people that drive until the tire is completely bald and they either notice when it's time for an inspection or the tire stops holding air.

On re-reading this, it may come across as "don't worry about replacing the tires until the belts are showing"... I'm not saying that. For sure, replace your tires when they are under 2/32" as soon as you can.No time left, 2/32 is recommended depth they should be replacedYou have a good chance of losing control of the vehicle if it hydroplanes on the water, and 2/32 does not leave much room for the tires to not hydroplane. Rain or shine, I would never drive on tires with 2/32nds of an inch of tread. Here are just some of the problems: Your emergency stopping distance is greatly increased. Your risk of out-of-control hydroplaning is greatly increased. You are much more susceptible to road hazards going through the tread. Your traction is reduced on all surfaces.* Your ability to maintain control to avoid an obstacle is reduced. Because of the above bullet points, the odds of getting in an accident are significantly increased. In many places, you are subject to getting a ticket and getting fined.

In some places, your drivers license can be suspended or revoked. Also, in some places, your vehicle can be impounded for being unsafe to operate. (This is especially true if your physical appearance does not match that of the law enforcement officer.) If you get in an accident, your insurance company may try to not cover you, because you did not properly maintain your vehicle. To make matters worse, sometimes insurance companies will take "measurements" of your tires and claim they have even less tread. (A friend recently got in an accident, and the insurance company's "measurements" were 2/32nds of an inch less than the actual tread depth... lucky for my friend, I know how to measure tire tread depth and had access to their vehicle at the junkyard.) Overall, in your case, it would be better to rent a vehicle or buy your second choice in tires. I will disagree with the answer that advises just to "drive defensively". Although driving defensively is always a good idea, you can never account for all the idiots on the road with you (or the fact that all of us are likely one of those many idiots at one time or another...

Note that it's easy to check tire depth. Every tire shop will do it for free, or you can buy a tool to check it yourself. If you buy the tool, make sure to learn how to properly use it. There is also the "penny trick", but the tool is so inexpensive and much more accurate. The best advice is to check your tires frequently for: At the same time, you can check your wheels for: Cracks or other damage During your routine inspections, you will then notice the tires are getting down to 4/32nds of an inch of tread (or more tread, if the conditions warrant it). At that time, replace them promptly**. If you do this, you, and everyone else on the road with you, will be safer. * Note that the TireRack article linked to by Moab (but not written by him, so it's not his fault!) is exceptionally misleading when it states: "A practical example of this is the racing slicks used on stock cars and open-wheel racers that provide traction at over 200 mph." Those racing slicks use different compounds and completely different ratios than your tires...

In my opinion, TireRack's example is nonsensical, thoroughly misleading, and potentially dangerous. ** When you replace your tires, check the dates on each tire (embossed on the sidewalls) to make sure none of them are old stock. Also make sure the model number and size on each tire matches all the other ones. Depends...how much is your life worth? If you're going to be driving in rainy weather and just cannot replace your tires, I strongly suggest renting a car. As @Moab indicates, it takes little water on the road to cause tires with a mere 2/32nds of an inch of tread to hydroplane. I seem to recall a Mythbuster episode where they showed that such a tire would hydroplane to the point of complete loss of control at just 35 mph. There are some things worth risking one's life over; this is not one of them.Edit:At the very least I would watch your local weather reports, and if there's a good possibility of rain, I would work from home, take public transportation, or rent a car whichever was more reasonable, and continue doing so until the tires are replaced.

What are the odds that you could get away with driving on those tires unscathed? But I assume there are hundreds of others reading this same post, and I'd hate for anyone to assume that that implying they're safe driving on unsafe tires. I am from a country that does not have regulations on the minimum tire tread needed for a vehicle to be on the road and we routinely drive well past the wear indicators until they resemble slicks. On dry roads there is no issues except for slight risk of blow out at highway speeds. On wet roads quite dangerous. Deadly at highway speeds. Drive on those tires in dry weather but find alternative transport in wet unless you are driving at around 40-50 km/h and dont take bends fast Sign up or log in Sign up using Google Sign up using Email and Password Post as a guest By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged tires or ask your own question.