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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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Default How to check Tire Tread Wear ?

hey how do u check if a tire still has enough tread on it ?? Something about taking a penney or dime and seeing if the tread is above the head ?/
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 01:57 PM
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I run my tires until they're almost bald (like 1/10-2/10 inch of depth). Of course I use maximum performance tires.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 01:58 PM
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put a penny in and if lincoln's head shows you need new tires.
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 02:47 PM
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Dude has the right idea.
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 06:19 PM
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yeah but dude ain't cheap like me.
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