You can use nothing but a penny from your pocket to determine if the tires on your vehicle are both LEGAL and SAFE to drive on! Almost every state mandates that all passenger car tires meet a minimum tire tread depth of 2/32" measured from the top of the tread wear indicator to the top of the tread. You can locate the tread wear indicator as it appears in the tread grooves as a small bump. It just so happens that the lettering on a penny that is right over Abe Lincoln's head is exactly 2/32". If you place the penny on top of the tread wear indicator and the letters over Lincoln’s head are visible, we’ve got some good news as well as some bad news for you. It’s bad news because that indicates your tires have insufficient tread and it’s more than likely time for a new set. The good news is that you used nothing but a penny to prevent a potentially devastating event and ensure the safety of yourself, all of your passengers and the other drivers on the road all around you.
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