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Tires are the most important part of anyone’s car. Without tires on a car you would not be able to drive or operate your vehicle that is why auto industry experts recommend that you conduct an exam of your car’s tires.
A brief five minute check of your car’s tires can help you determine if they need to be replaced or if they are still safe to drive on. Here’s a look at how you can conduct the five minute tire check yourself.
Conduct a Visual Car Tire Inspection
The first step to conducting a tire inspection is to do a quick visual inspection of the tires. You will want to look for shiny areas on the tires as this is an indication that the tires are balled and need to be replaced. You will also want to look for any nails or pieces of glass that might have become embedded into the tire, as these can also cause problems in the future.
Check the Tire Tread
A tire’s tread can tell you how worn the tire has become. Over time, the ridges of the tire become worn down and will require that the tires be completely replaced. You can check the tread of the tire with a small penny. Just place the penny between the ridges with the head upside down. If you can see the head of the penny, the tread is too worn and will need to be replaced.
Conducting this inspection on all four tires will help keep you safe while driving.
