When
It
Is
Time
for
New Tires
One way
to
tell when it’s
time for new tires is
to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only 1/16 inch
(1
-6 mm) or less of tread
remaining.
You need a new tire
if
any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
-
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
tire’s rubber.
deep enough
to
show cord or fabric.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because
of
the size or
location
of the damage.
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