All tires have a wear indicator. Look on the tire for that indicator between the tread. Once the tire reaches that point they are worn out and need replacing. Another test is to insert a penny with Lincoln's head down. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head they are worn out.
Always check for visable damage to the tire itself. If there is no visible damage, the easiest way to check tire wear is the penny test. Place a penny "head down" into the groove of a tire, If you can see the top of it's head, your tires need replace, legally. However, you should replace your tire when the tread is reduced below 4/32 of a inch. The easiest way to measure this is actually to us the "Quarter test". Do this test the same as the penny test on with a quarter, for a more accurate reading or check your tires "wear bars" which are bars within your tread that are below the tread and are the minimum safe depth for your tire.
Look for any obvious signs of damage such as bulges or cracks. Next test the tread using a penny. Place a penny head down in the tread. If you can still see part of Lincoln'shead, the tire is worn.
Look at the treads. If the bars look worn close to the troughs then you're probably due. The penny test is always good - Put a penny upside down into on of the treads. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head you should replace your tires right away. If you only see part of his head, you should start shopping for tires. If you can' see the hair on his head, then your tires are still good. The average tire needs to be replaced every 50,000 miles or so, so keep track of when you change your tires each time.
"Check the tread by using the "penny test." Take a penny, and place it upside down with Lincoln facing you in the center of the tread (at the thickest part of the tire).If you can see the very top of Lincoln's head or the copper above it, replace the tires immediately.If Lincoln's hair on the top of his head is partially visible, it is time to go shopping for tires.If you cannot see the hair on the top of his head (if the coin is inserted enough that the tire tread is at least as deep as Lincoln's forehead), your tires do not need replacing yet. " ~ WikiHow
Typically, Winter tires have a more aggressive tread design to enable better traction in snowy conditions. If you are unsure about them now, it may be a little late anyhow because Summer is only going to be around another few months. Snow tires do wear faster than all season tires though, so keep that in mind. They usually have a softer compound. To tell how much of treadlife you have left, use a penny upside down inserted into the tread. If you can see Lincoln's hair then you need tires. A better test may be to use a quarter and do the same test. If you see Washington's hair then you have time to look for new tires before they get real bad or even illegal.
A good test is to take a penny and place it in the tread grove with the head of Lincoln facing down. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head you need new tires. If the tread is worn more on the inside or outside you need a front end alignment. If the tread is worn on the outer edges you are running the tires with too low air pressure. Worn in the center, too much air pressure. Of course dry rotted and cracked tires need replacing no matter the tread depth.
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It is called a "tread depth measurement" There is a special tool for this or you can use a caliper set that will do depth measurement or a "Machinist rule" A very easy test is to take a Lincoln penny and insert it between the treads head down. If you can see the top of lincoln's head your tires need replacing. This means the tread is worn to below 2/32" which is the danger level. The tires have very little grip and are prone to hydroplaning when worn this much.
In California, the legal minimum tire tread depth is 1/16 of an inch, which is equivalent to 0.0625 inches. To ensure safety, it's recommended to replace tires before they reach this depth. Drivers can use the "penny test" to check tread depth; if Lincoln's head is visible when the penny is inserted into the tread, it's time for new tires.
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Tires should have at least 2/32 of an inch of visible tread for safe driving, although 4/32 of an inch is recommended for better traction, especially in wet conditions. You can use a tread depth gauge or the penny test—placing a penny in the tread with Lincoln's head down; if you can see his entire head, it's time to replace the tires. Regularly checking tread depth helps ensure optimal performance and safety on the road.