How to measure tire wear?

Soon, you'll be switching from winter tires to summer tires. However, before you make the transition, you need to determine if you are going to buy new tires or keep your old ones. To do this, you need to be able to read the wear on your tires.

The reading of the wear
To know if you need to change a tire or not, you have to check the thickness of the tread. This should be at least 1.6 mm. To read it properly, look for the wear indicator located at the bottom of the tread grooves. Its presence is indicated by an arrow or a drawing located on the sidewall of the tire. If the tire's rubber is at the same height as the tread, the tire must be changed.

There is also a way to do this with a quarter. Use the caribou's snout as a marker. Place the coin, snout side up, in a slot between the studs. If the caribou nose is visible, it means your tire needs to be replaced.

You can also get an instrument called a "depth gauge" to measure the thickness of the rubber.

Tips
A tire has a lifespan of approximately 30,000 km. However, because certain factors can accelerate tire wear, it is important to check them often.

For example, if the pressure in your tires is inadequate, they will wear unevenly and you will have to change your tires more often. Also, if the steering is not properly adjusted, they may wear only on the outside, or only on the inside.

It is recommended that you rotate your four tires every 5,000 to 8,000 km. This movement will ensure normal wear and will allow you to spot any anomalies.
Finally, don't forget to check the date of manufacture of your tires because even if they are stored, their lifespan is limited to ten years on the road and six years when stored.