4700 N Brandywine Dr
Peoria, IL
309.340.4981
Most stores are open nights and weekends
| Day(s) | Hours |
|---|---|
| MON-FRI: | 7:00am-7:00pm |
| SAT: | 7:00am-6:00pm |
| SUN: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
4700 N Brandywine Dr
Peoria, IL
309.340.4981
Most stores are open nights and weekends
| Day(s) | Hours |
|---|---|
| MON-FRI: | 7:00am-7:00pm |
| SAT: | 7:00am-6:00pm |
| SUN: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
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The tread on your tires is what provides traction on the road every time you speed up, slow down, and turn. And just like with a good pair of shoes, your car needs tread with the right amount of depth to keep traction. But what exactly is tread depth? Take a closer look at your tire and you’ll see a pattern of ridges all along its outer edge. Tread depth is the measure of space between the top of a tire’s rubber ridge to the bottom of its deepest groove.
The condition of a tire’s treads can directly impact a vehicle’s performance, traction, and responsiveness. Less tread depth means more trouble with:
Not sure what your tread depth is? You can check it in seconds with the penny test for tire tread. Here’s how to do it step by step:
Get a penny and hold it so you are viewing the side of the coin with Lincoln’s silhouette.
Flip the penny so Lincoln is upside-down. Place the penny into a tread groove with Lincoln’s head pointing down into the tire.
With the penny in the tread groove, see how much of Lincoln’s head is visible. If you can see the top of his head, it's a sign that you have low tread depth and that your tires may need replacing.
It's smart to keep tabs on your tire tread to catch wear and tear early. The most common recommendation is to check in at least once a month or every time you refuel your vehicle. Keeping up with preventative maintenance, like scheduling regular alignments, getting your tires rotated, and keeping tires properly inflated can help extend the tread life of your tires. Still, over time your tire tread will eventually wear out. Here are some warning signs of worn out tire tread to watch out for:
What’s the lowest you can go? If your tire tread is below 2/32 of an inch it's time for new tires because it's both unsafe and, in many places, illegal to keep driving on them. Swing by Tires Plus where you can check out a great selection of top tire brands and find the perfect match for your car. The experts at Tires Plus are always ready to help with a quick inspection or tire installation, making sure you're back on the road safely in no time.
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