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Calculated Shard: 144 (from laksa189)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa144.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://blog.1aauto.com/how-to-check-tire-tread/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://blog.1aauto.com/how-to-check-tire-tread/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/how-to-check-tire-tread\/","crawl_time":1775619605,"first_indexed_time":1613226852,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,1aauto!blog,\/how-to-check-tire-tread\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3220264093076487144","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny or Tire Tread Gauge - 1A Auto","meta_descriptions":["There are a couple simple ways you can measure your tires' tread. This post explains how to check tire tread for wear with a penny or tire tread gauge and what tread wear patterns mean"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If you’re unsure if your tires’ tread is low, you can check the\ntires\nfor wear with a penny or a tire tread gauge. Find out how to check the tire tread with these steps from our expert mechanics.\nWhat Does Tread Wear Mean?\nTire tread wears down over time from use. Tire tread helps the tire grip the road or ground by giving traction and displacing elements and debris like water and sand. The less tread a tire has the less safe it is to drive with.\nHow Deep Should Tire Treads Be?\nNew tires\nusually measure at 10\/32″ or 11\/32″\ndepending on the model. Heavier duty vehicles may have deeper tire treads.\n5\/32″ means more than half of the tread has worn.\nA tire that has\nmultiple treads of 3\/32″ or below needs to be replaced\n.\nHow to Measure Tire Tread Depth\nHow to Check Tire Tread with a Penny\nTire with too little tread that does not reach Lincoln’s hair\nYou can check the tire tread with a penny by placing a penny upside down and seeing how much of the tire covers Lincoln’s head. If multiple treads measure above the hairline, the tire needs to be replaced. If multiple treads measure below the hairline, the tire is still in good condition.\nHow to Check Tire Tread with a Tire Tread Gauge\nPlace the\ntire tread gauge\nonto the tire tread and measure down. The digital display will show how much tread on the tire is left.\nCheck all of the treads. Any tire with multiple treads of 3\/32″ and below need to be replaced.\nTire Wear Patterns and What They Mean\nIf the\ncenter of the tire is wearing\n, the tire was probably overinflated\nIf the\ninner\nand\nouter treads on either side\nof the tire are wearing, the tire was probably underinflated\nA tire with a\nworn inner\nor\nouter treads\nmeans the vehicle’s\nalignment\nis probably off\nHow to Replace a Tire By Yourself\nFind out how to replace a tire yourself with with\n1A Auto’s how-to videos\n. Learn how to complete other diagnostics and repairs for many makes and models, like how to perform an alignment on a car by yourself.\nRelated Content\nLow Tire Pressure in Cold Weather\nTire Size Guide—What the Letters and Numbers Mean\nWhy You Should Rotate Your Tires\nShould I Get Snow Tires?\nHow to Put Air in a Tire\nShop Related Parts and Tools at 1aauto.com\nWheel & Tire Tools\nBrakes & Wheel Bearing\nSummary\nArticle Name\nHow to Check Tire Tread with a Penny or Tire Tread Gauge - 1A Auto\nDescription\nThis post explains how to check tire tread for wear with a penny or tire tread gauge, what tread wear patterns mean, and how deep tire treads should be\nAuthor\n1A Auto Team\nPublisher Name\n1A Auto\nPublisher Logo","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/how-to-check-tire-tread\/#content)\n\n[![1A Auto](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1A-Auto-logo_QualityAutoParts.png)](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/)\n\nToggle navigation\n\n- [1AAuto.com](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/?utm_source=1ABlog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_content=1A%2BHome&utm_campaign=Blogads \"1A Auto Home Page\")\n- [Shop Parts](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/catalog\/parts)\n- [5000+ Installation Videos](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/videos?utm_campaign=Blogads&utm_medium=Blog&utm_source=1ABlog&utm_content=Videos \"5000+ Installation Videos\")\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/contact-us\/ \"Contact Us\")\n\n# How to Check Tire Tread for Wear\n[February 12, 2021April 12, 2022](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/how-to-check-tire-tread\/)\n\n[1A Auto Team](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/author\/1a-auto-team\/)  [1A Auto Blog Home](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/category\/1a-auto-blog-home\/)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/#facebook \"Facebook\")\n\n[Twitter](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/#twitter \"Twitter\")\n\n[Pinterest](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/#pinterest \"Pinterest\")\n\n[Reddit](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/#reddit \"Reddit\")\n\n[Email](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/#email \"Email\")\n\n[![Mechanic showing how to check tire tread](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-12-21TireDepthTread1-1024x538.jpg)](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/catalog\/parts?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n\nIf you’re unsure if your tires’ tread is low, you can check the [tires](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/catalog\/parts?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) for wear with a penny or a tire tread gauge. Find out how to check the tire tread with these steps from our expert mechanics.\n\n[![Fix your vehicle yourself with quality auto parts at 1aauto.com](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1A-Auto-Banner2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n\n## How to Check Tire Tread\n## What Does Tread Wear Mean?\nTire tread wears down over time from use. Tire tread helps the tire grip the road or ground by giving traction and displacing elements and debris like water and sand. The less tread a tire has the less safe it is to drive with.\n\n## How Deep Should Tire Treads Be?\n- **New tires** **usually measure at 10\/32″ or 11\/32″** depending on the model. Heavier duty vehicles may have deeper tire treads.\n- **5\/32″ means more than half of the tread has worn.**\n- A tire that has **multiple treads of 3\/32″ or below needs to be replaced**.\n## How to Measure Tire Tread Depth\n### How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny\n![Testing a tire with a penny that has too little tread and does not reach Lincoln's hair](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-37.png)\n\nTire with too little tread that does not reach Lincoln’s hair\n\nYou can check the tire tread with a penny by placing a penny upside down and seeing how much of the tire covers Lincoln’s head. If multiple treads measure above the hairline, the tire needs to be replaced. If multiple treads measure below the hairline, the tire is still in good condition.\n\n### How to Check Tire Tread with a Tire Tread Gauge\n![Check tire tread for wear with a tire tread gauge](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-36.png)\n\nPlace the [tire tread gauge](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/wheel-tire-tools\/c\/484?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) onto the tire tread and measure down. The digital display will show how much tread on the tire is left.\n\nCheck all of the treads. Any tire with multiple treads of 3\/32″ and below need to be replaced.\n\n## Tire Wear Patterns and What They Mean\n- If the **center of the tire is wearing**, the tire was probably overinflated\n- If the **inner and outer treads on either side** of the tire are wearing, the tire was probably underinflated\n- A tire with a **worn inner or outer treads** means the vehicle’s [alignment](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/catalog\/parts?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) is probably off\n## How to Replace a Tire By Yourself\nFind out how to replace a tire yourself with with [1A Auto’s how-to videos](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/videos). Learn how to complete other diagnostics and repairs for many makes and models, like how to perform an alignment on a car by yourself.\n\n### Related Content\n- [Low Tire Pressure in Cold Weather](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/content\/articles\/low-tire-pressure-cold-weather?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n- [Tire Size Guide—What the Letters and Numbers Mean](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/content\/articles\/tiresizeguide?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n- [Why You Should Rotate Your Tires](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/why-you-should-rotate-your-tires\/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n- [Should I Get Snow Tires?](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/should-i-get-snow-tires\/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n- [How to Put Air in a Tire](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/how-to-put-air-in-a-tire\/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n### Shop Related Parts and Tools at 1aauto.com\n- [Wheel & Tire Tools](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/wheel-tire-tools\/c\/484?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n- [Brakes & Wheel Bearing](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/brakes-wheel-bearing\/c\/508?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n\nSummary\n\n![How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny or Tire Tread Gauge - 1A Auto](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-12-21TireDepthTread.jpg)\n\nArticle Name\n\nHow to Check Tire Tread with a Penny or Tire Tread Gauge - 1A Auto\n\nDescription\n\nThis post explains how to check tire tread for wear with a penny or tire tread gauge, what tread wear patterns mean, and how deep tire treads should be\n\nAuthor\n\n1A Auto Team\n\nPublisher Name\n\n1A Auto\n\nPublisher Logo\n\n![1A Auto](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1A-Auto-logo_QualityAutoParts.png)\n\n[how deep should tire treads be](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/tag\/how-deep-should-tire-treads-be\/) [how to check tire tread](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/tag\/how-to-check-tire-tread\/) [how to check tire tread with a penny](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/tag\/how-to-check-tire-tread-with-a-penny\/) [how to check tires for wear](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/tag\/how-to-check-tires-for-wear\/) [how to measure tire tread](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/tag\/how-to-measure-tire-tread\/) [how to measure tread depth](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/tag\/how-to-measure-tread-depth\/) [tire wear patterns and what they mean](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/tag\/tire-wear-patterns-and-what-they-mean\/)\n\n## Post navigation\n[Skipping, Split, Streaky, or Squeaky Windshield Wipers?](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/how-to-fix-streaky-squeaky-windshield-wipers\/)\n\n[How to Pass an Emissions Readiness Test](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/how-to-pass-an-emissions-readiness-test\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/NAPCE_Side-Rail-Banner-1.jpg)](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=sidebarAd)\n\n### Subscribe By Email\n### Search The 1A Blog\n### Shop 1AAuto.com\n- [About 1A Auto](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/about?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Blogads \"About 1A Auto\")\n- [Auto Part Installation Videos](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/videos?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Blogads \"1A Auto Part Installation Videos\")\n- [Shop By Part](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/catalog\/parts?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Blogads \"Shop by Auto Part Type\")\n- [Shop By Vehicle](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/catalog\/makes?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Blogads \"Shop By Your Make & Model\")\n- [Why 1AAuto.com?](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/about\/1a_auto_advantage?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Blogads \"Why Buy From 1A Auto?\")\n\n### Automotive Knowledge Base\n- [Air Flow of an Engine – Measuring it](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/2010\/03\/22\/determining-the-air-flow-of-an-engine\/ \"How to Determine the Air Flow of an Engine\")\n- [Alternators – All About Them\\!](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/content\/articles\/alternators)\n- [Car Forum Acronyms](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/2010\/04\/21\/how-to-survive-automotive-forum-acronyms\/ \"Car Forum Acronyms\")\n- [Chevy Full Size Truck Names](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/2010\/12\/20\/chevy-truck-names-what-the-heck-do-they-mean\/ \"Understanding Chevy Truck Names\")\n- [Control Arms and You\\!](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/content\/articles\/control-arms \"Everything you need to know about control arms\")\n- [Exhaust Manifolds and You\\!](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/content\/articles\/exhaust_manifolds \"All about exhaust manifolds, headers, steel vs cast iron.  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Find out how to check the tire tread with these steps from our expert mechanics.\n\n[![Fix your vehicle yourself with quality auto parts at 1aauto.com](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1A-Auto-Banner2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread)\n\n## What Does Tread Wear Mean?\nTire tread wears down over time from use. Tire tread helps the tire grip the road or ground by giving traction and displacing elements and debris like water and sand. The less tread a tire has the less safe it is to drive with.\n\n## How Deep Should Tire Treads Be?\n- **New tires** **usually measure at 10\/32″ or 11\/32″** depending on the model. Heavier duty vehicles may have deeper tire treads.\n- **5\/32″ means more than half of the tread has worn.**\n- A tire that has **multiple treads of 3\/32″ or below needs to be replaced**.\n## How to Measure Tire Tread Depth\n### How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny\n![Testing a tire with a penny that has too little tread and does not reach Lincoln's hair](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-37.png)\n\nTire with too little tread that does not reach Lincoln’s hair\n\nYou can check the tire tread with a penny by placing a penny upside down and seeing how much of the tire covers Lincoln’s head. If multiple treads measure above the hairline, the tire needs to be replaced. If multiple treads measure below the hairline, the tire is still in good condition.\n\n### How to Check Tire Tread with a Tire Tread Gauge\n![Check tire tread for wear with a tire tread gauge](https:\/\/blog.1aauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-36.png)\n\nPlace the [tire tread gauge](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/wheel-tire-tools\/c\/484?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) onto the tire tread and measure down. The digital display will show how much tread on the tire is left.\n\nCheck all of the treads. Any tire with multiple treads of 3\/32″ and below need to be replaced.\n\n## Tire Wear Patterns and What They Mean\n- If the **center of the tire is wearing**, the tire was probably overinflated\n- If the **inner and outer treads on either side** of the tire are wearing, the tire was probably underinflated\n- A tire with a **worn inner or outer treads** means the vehicle’s [alignment](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/catalog\/parts?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) is probably off\n## How to Replace a Tire By Yourself\nFind out how to replace a tire yourself with with [1A Auto’s how-to videos](https:\/\/www.1aauto.com\/videos). 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Boilerpipe Text	If you’re unsure if your tires’ tread is low, you can check the tires for wear with a penny or a tire tread gauge. Find out how to check the tire tread with these steps from our expert mechanics. What Does Tread Wear Mean? Tire tread wears down over time from use. Tire tread helps the tire grip the road or ground by giving traction and displacing elements and debris like water and sand. The less tread a tire has the less safe it is to drive with. How Deep Should Tire Treads Be? New tires usually measure at 10/32″ or 11/32″ depending on the model. Heavier duty vehicles may have deeper tire treads. 5/32″ means more than half of the tread has worn. A tire that has multiple treads of 3/32″ or below needs to be replaced . How to Measure Tire Tread Depth How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny Tire with too little tread that does not reach Lincoln’s hair You can check the tire tread with a penny by placing a penny upside down and seeing how much of the tire covers Lincoln’s head. If multiple treads measure above the hairline, the tire needs to be replaced. If multiple treads measure below the hairline, the tire is still in good condition. How to Check Tire Tread with a Tire Tread Gauge Place the tire tread gauge onto the tire tread and measure down. The digital display will show how much tread on the tire is left. Check all of the treads. Any tire with multiple treads of 3/32″ and below need to be replaced. Tire Wear Patterns and What They Mean If the center of the tire is wearing , the tire was probably overinflated If the inner and outer treads on either side of the tire are wearing, the tire was probably underinflated A tire with a worn inner or outer treads means the vehicle’s alignment is probably off How to Replace a Tire By Yourself Find out how to replace a tire yourself with with 1A Auto’s how-to videos . Learn how to complete other diagnostics and repairs for many makes and models, like how to perform an alignment on a car by yourself. Related Content Low Tire Pressure in Cold Weather Tire Size Guide—What the Letters and Numbers Mean Why You Should Rotate Your Tires Should I Get Snow Tires? How to Put Air in a Tire Shop Related Parts and Tools at 1aauto.com Wheel & Tire Tools Brakes & Wheel Bearing Summary Article Name How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny or Tire Tread Gauge - 1A Auto Description This post explains how to check tire tread for wear with a penny or tire tread gauge, what tread wear patterns mean, and how deep tire treads should be Author 1A Auto Team Publisher Name 1A Auto Publisher Logo
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Find out how to check the tire tread with these steps from our expert mechanics. [![Fix your vehicle yourself with quality auto parts at 1aauto.com](https://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/1A-Auto-Banner2.jpg)](https://www.1aauto.com/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) ## How to Check Tire Tread ## What Does Tread Wear Mean? Tire tread wears down over time from use. Tire tread helps the tire grip the road or ground by giving traction and displacing elements and debris like water and sand. The less tread a tire has the less safe it is to drive with. ## How Deep Should Tire Treads Be? - New tires usually measure at 10/32″ or 11/32″ depending on the model. Heavier duty vehicles may have deeper tire treads. - 5/32″ means more than half of the tread has worn. - A tire that has multiple treads of 3/32″ or below needs to be replaced. ## How to Measure Tire Tread Depth ### How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny ![Testing a tire with a penny that has too little tread and does not reach Lincoln's hair](https://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-37.png) Tire with too little tread that does not reach Lincoln’s hair You can check the tire tread with a penny by placing a penny upside down and seeing how much of the tire covers Lincoln’s head. If multiple treads measure above the hairline, the tire needs to be replaced. If multiple treads measure below the hairline, the tire is still in good condition. ### How to Check Tire Tread with a Tire Tread Gauge ![Check tire tread for wear with a tire tread gauge](https://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-36.png) Place the [tire tread gauge](https://www.1aauto.com/wheel-tire-tools/c/484?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) onto the tire tread and measure down. The digital display will show how much tread on the tire is left. Check all of the treads. Any tire with multiple treads of 3/32″ and below need to be replaced. ## Tire Wear Patterns and What They Mean - If the center of the tire is wearing, the tire was probably overinflated - If the inner and outer treads on either side of the tire are wearing, the tire was probably underinflated - A tire with a worn inner or outer treads means the vehicle’s [alignment](https://www.1aauto.com/catalog/parts?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) is probably off ## How to Replace a Tire By Yourself Find out how to replace a tire yourself with with [1A Auto’s how-to videos](https://www.1aauto.com/videos). 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Tire tread helps the tire grip the road or ground by giving traction and displacing elements and debris like water and sand. The less tread a tire has the less safe it is to drive with. ## How Deep Should Tire Treads Be? - New tires usually measure at 10/32″ or 11/32″ depending on the model. Heavier duty vehicles may have deeper tire treads. - 5/32″ means more than half of the tread has worn. - A tire that has multiple treads of 3/32″ or below needs to be replaced. ## How to Measure Tire Tread Depth ### How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny ![Testing a tire with a penny that has too little tread and does not reach Lincoln's hair](https://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-37.png) Tire with too little tread that does not reach Lincoln’s hair You can check the tire tread with a penny by placing a penny upside down and seeing how much of the tire covers Lincoln’s head. If multiple treads measure above the hairline, the tire needs to be replaced. If multiple treads measure below the hairline, the tire is still in good condition. ### How to Check Tire Tread with a Tire Tread Gauge ![Check tire tread for wear with a tire tread gauge](https://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-36.png) Place the [tire tread gauge](https://www.1aauto.com/wheel-tire-tools/c/484?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) onto the tire tread and measure down. The digital display will show how much tread on the tire is left. Check all of the treads. Any tire with multiple treads of 3/32″ and below need to be replaced. ## Tire Wear Patterns and What They Mean - If the center of the tire is wearing, the tire was probably overinflated - If the inner and outer treads on either side of the tire are wearing, the tire was probably underinflated - A tire with a worn inner or outer treads means the vehicle’s [alignment](https://www.1aauto.com/catalog/parts?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) is probably off ## How to Replace a Tire By Yourself Find out how to replace a tire yourself with with [1A Auto’s how-to videos](https://www.1aauto.com/videos). Learn how to complete other diagnostics and repairs for many makes and models, like how to perform an alignment on a car by yourself. ### Related Content - [Low Tire Pressure in Cold Weather](https://www.1aauto.com/content/articles/low-tire-pressure-cold-weather?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) - [Tire Size Guide—What the Letters and Numbers Mean](https://www.1aauto.com/content/articles/tiresizeguide?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) - [Why You Should Rotate Your Tires](https://blog.1aauto.com/why-you-should-rotate-your-tires/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) - [Should I Get Snow Tires?](https://blog.1aauto.com/should-i-get-snow-tires/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) - [How to Put Air in a Tire](https://blog.1aauto.com/how-to-put-air-in-a-tire/?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) ### Shop Related Parts and Tools at 1aauto.com - [Wheel & Tire Tools](https://www.1aauto.com/wheel-tire-tools/c/484?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) - [Brakes & Wheel Bearing](https://www.1aauto.com/brakes-wheel-bearing/c/508?utm_source=1ablog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1ablog_how_to_check_tire_tread) Summary ![How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny or Tire Tread Gauge - 1A Auto](https://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2-12-21TireDepthTread.jpg) Article Name How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny or Tire Tread Gauge - 1A Auto Description This post explains how to check tire tread for wear with a penny or tire tread gauge, what tread wear patterns mean, and how deep tire treads should be Author 1A Auto Team Publisher Name 1A Auto Publisher Logo ![1A Auto](https://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1A-Auto-logo_QualityAutoParts.png)
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