You've probably heard about the importance of tire tread and how important it is to measure it regularly. But why? Why is tire tread depth important for your car and why should you measure it? More importantly, how do you measure it?
Tires are an important connection between your vehicle and the ground. An important component of tires is its tread. The term tread is the name of the rubber that touches the road. The pits on it are responsible for holding the road while driving. However, if the tire tread is not deep, this condition will reduce the traction of your car. This ultimately results in increased braking time. A shallow tread can make your vehicle difficult to drive. This is especially difficult in wet weather. Therefore, to ensure safety, you should regularly measure the depth of your tires.
Your safety while driving depends on the tread depth. This is especially important in wet and snowy weather. This is because tread design directly affects your vehicle's braking ability. Low tread depth reduces braking ability, which increases the risk of skidding.
Reading the above should have helped you understand the importance of tire tread. Let's take a closer look at its dimensions and how to measure it.
What is the tread depth of the new tire?
Required tread depth for new tires is approximately 8 to 9mm. With constant use and the passage of time, the treads will wear and the depth will decrease. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the depth of the tread.
Minimum Legal Tire Depth
If you measure tread depth regularly, you probably know the proper measurements, right? That's why you know about the minimum depth of a car tire below 1.6 mm. So, if your tires have a tread depth below 1.6mm, it's time to replace your tires with new ones. A worn tread can pose a serious risk to you. So, don't take it lightly.
How to measure tire tread?
There are two ways to measure tire tread depth. However, before choosing one of these two methods, follow the steps below.
Park your vehicle on a flat and wide surface.
Turn it off.
Park the car with the handbrake.
Now start measuring the tread.
To measure tire depth, do one of the following:
Using a coin to measure layer depth
The first method is known as the penny test. This is one of the easiest and fastest ways to know your tire tread depth. Take a 100 som coin for this test. Now put this coin in the tire tube. Note how deep the coin goes into the sole to get an idea of tread depth.
Now repeat this process for all the tires. You should be aware that the tread depth is not the same for all of your tires and that one tire may have more wear than another. Thus, it is important to measure the depth of all of them. Make sure the tread depth for each tire is greater than the legal minimum.
Measure tire depth using a special gauge
If you believe that unprofessionalism and assumptions are not right for you, this method is for you. Your safety should not be taken lightly. Therefore, we always recommend that you be a perfectionist in such cases. Using a special tire depth gauge gives accurate measurements. Therefore, choose this method rather than the first one. If the gauge shows a tread depth of less than 1.6 mm, do not wait to replace your tires with new ones. Using tires with tread depth below the legal minimum can harm you and your vehicle. Therefore, do not risk your life and change your tires immediately.
ASKO company has its sales points in every part of the country. So, if you can't find the exact measurements for your car's tread depth, don't hesitate and visit us. ASKO employees will measure it and offer the most suitable solution for you.