what are some of the signs?
2007-07-14 13:50:05 · 5 answers · asked by kqueen 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Stick a penny in the tread with Lincolns head down, if you can see any the top of his head, you don't have enough tread and you should change them =].
2007-07-14 13:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by Marii 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look for "cupping" caused by bad shocks, that means some parts are worn down and the next part is raised. Bald spots on the inner or outer tread caused by improper alignment, less the 3/32 of tread left. Use a tread gauge or a penny, put lincolns head side into the treadline, if you can see the top of his head, replace the tire. Bulges in the tire mean tread seperation with age, replace the tire. When in doubt, have a tire shop take a look at them
2007-07-14 20:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your tires are wearing in an uneven pattern such as the edges or in the center, or if the overall tread of the tire is worn down considerably. If you are not sure, take your car to a trusted mechanic and they will tell you what signs to look for when you need to replace your tires.
http://mpoweryourself.com/auto-care/index.html
2007-07-15 00:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by allen l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On your tires there is a "wear bar' It is embedded between the tread. the tread goes around the tire and the wear bar goes across the tire. when your tread and the wear bar is even, then it is time for new ties.
2007-07-14 21:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tire tread is only one factor. Look at the side walls, are they showing cracks? Are you losing air? Is there uneven wear?
http://trucks.about.com/cs/tires/ht/tireinspection.htm
2007-07-14 21:03:02 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋