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Calculated Shard: 128 (from laksa190)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa128.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, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/blog/how-to-check-tire-tread/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/blog/how-to-check-tire-tread/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/blog\/how-to-check-tire-tread\/","crawl_time":1776924889,"first_indexed_time":1688967931,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,goodwillcardonation!www,\/blog\/how-to-check-tire-tread\/ s443","src_root_hash":"7680159577934502528","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Check Tire Tread | Goodwill Car Donations","meta_descriptions":["Learn essential steps to check tire tread for a safe ride. Get expert tips for optimal traction and road safety."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Posted on\n07\/17\/2023\nPhoto\nby\nBenjamin Brunner\nunder\nUnsplash License\nStay Safe by Keeping a Close Eye on Your Tires’ Health!\nIf safe driving is your primordial concern, you wouldn’t want to take for granted the health of your tires. One of the best ways to take care of them is to regularly monitor their treads. These are the grooves running along the sides of your tires that get into contact with the ground.\nThe raised portion of a tire’s tread prevents a car from hydroplaning by expelling water away from the tire. As your tires wear, the grooves become shallower, leading to loss of traction on the road. If left unaddressed, the bald rubber will cause your braking and steering system to work doubly hard, making your vehicle unsafe to drive. When the tire depth reaches 2\/32 inches, it increases your chances of losing control of your vehicle in difficult weather conditions, such as snow and rain.\nWays to Check Your Tire Treads\nAutomotive experts recommend checking tire tread depth every 3,000 miles or each time you replace your winter or summer tires. Your tires are good if their treads are 4\/32 inches deep or deeper. However, you’ll want to replace them if their tread depth reaches 3\/32 inches. You’ll need to replace them as soon as possible if their tread depth is reduced to 2\/32 inches or less.\nTo help you maintain your tires’ health, you’ll need to regularly check your tire treads.\nGoodwill Car Donations\nshares how you can measure those treads even without using a gauge.\nThe Penny Test\nGrab a penny and insert it into the tire’s tread groove with the head of Abraham Lincoln going in first. If the top of his head hides in the groove, the tread of your tire is likely 4\/32 inches and you won’t need to replace it anytime soon.\nHowever, if you can see all of Lincoln’s head after thrusting the penny into the groove, it means that your tire is already unsafe to use because its tread depth is likely below 2\/32 inches. In this case, tire replacement is a must.\nThe Quarter Test\nInsert a quarter into your tire’s tread groove with George Washington’s head facing toward the tire’s ribs. If the tread covers Washington’s head, the tread is likely 4\/32 inches deep and the tire is safe to use. However, if the quarter shows Washington’s head, you’ll want to replace your tire because this means its tread only has no more than 2\/32 inches of depth.\nTread Wear Indicators\nTires have built-in tire tread indicators or wear gauges molded into them. If you don’t have any penny or quarter with you, look for the initials TWI (Tire Wear Indicator) on the tire tread’s shoulder. You should see around six bars throughout the tread ribs. You’ll need to replace your tire if the bars are visibly flushed with the adjacent ribs because its tread depth is likely at less than 2\/32 inches.\nThe Best Thing You Can Do with an Unwanted Vehicle\nIf your car has issues far worse than having unsafe tires with shallow treads, if having it repaired would cost you an arm and a leg, consider giving it a fitting retirement by donating it to us at\nGoodwill Car Donations.\nWe’ll turn your clunker into a beacon of hope for the underprivileged folks in your community.\nWe will auction off your donated vehicle and use the proceeds to help finance the life enhancement and community improvement programs of the\nGoodwill organizations\nserving your area. These IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits cater to disadvantaged Americans — those who are saddled with disabilities, lack of education, essential skills, or job experience, as well as other limiting personal issues, such as being welfare-dependent or having past prison records.\nYour local Goodwill organizations use the funding we give them to provide their beneficiaries with job and skills training, vocational services, scholarships, financial aid, disability benefits, family support, and many other essential support services.\nYou’ll also benefit from your charitable contribution since this will entitle you to claim the\nmaximum tax deduction\nin the next tax season. Plus, we’ll provide you with our free pickup and towing service at a date and place most convenient to you. Take note that we can collect your donation\nanywhere in the country\n.\nBest of all, you’ll find utmost satisfaction in doing something that will benefit your entire community when once-idle residents attain financial stability and live productive and fulfilling lives.\nWe accept nearly all vehicle types, even those that are no longer running or working properly.\nFor information about our quick and easy vehicle donation process and other details, feel free to check out our\nFAQs page\n. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call us through our 24\/7 toll-free hotline at 866-233-8586 or contact us\nhere\n.\nPhoto\nby\nAndrea Piacquadio\nunder\nPexels License\nExtend a Helping Hand to the Needy Today!\nYour donation will surely matter to those who have less in life. We’ll turn your unwanted vehicle into a powerful tool for transforming their lives. Donate it now by calling Goodwill Car Donations at 866-233-8586 or filling out our secure\nonline donation form\n.","attrs_markdown":"[Goodwill Car Donations](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/)\n\n- [Accepted Vehicles](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/accepted-vehicles\/)\n- [Locations](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/locations\/)\n- [FAQs](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/faq\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/about-us\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/contact-us\/)\n\n[Donate Now](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/donate-now\/)  [(866) 233-8586](tel:+18662338586)\n# Blog\n\nPosted on\n\n07\/17\/2023\n## How to Check Tire Tread\n![Ways to Check Your Tire Treads \\| Breast Cancer Car Donations](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ways-to-Check-Your-Tire-Treads.jpg) [Photo](https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Ebd514pvJA0) by [Benjamin Brunner](https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@ben_brunner) under [Unsplash License](https:\/\/unsplash.com\/license)\n\n# Stay Safe by Keeping a Close Eye on Your Tires’ Health\\!\nIf safe driving is your primordial concern, you wouldn’t want to take for granted the health of your tires. One of the best ways to take care of them is to regularly monitor their treads. These are the grooves running along the sides of your tires that get into contact with the ground.\n\nThe raised portion of a tire’s tread prevents a car from hydroplaning by expelling water away from the tire. As your tires wear, the grooves become shallower, leading to loss of traction on the road. If left unaddressed, the bald rubber will cause your braking and steering system to work doubly hard, making your vehicle unsafe to drive. When the tire depth reaches 2\/32 inches, it increases your chances of losing control of your vehicle in difficult weather conditions, such as snow and rain.\n\n## Ways to Check Your Tire Treads\nAutomotive experts recommend checking tire tread depth every 3,000 miles or each time you replace your winter or summer tires. Your tires are good if their treads are 4\/32 inches deep or deeper. However, you’ll want to replace them if their tread depth reaches 3\/32 inches. You’ll need to replace them as soon as possible if their tread depth is reduced to 2\/32 inches or less.\n\nTo help you maintain your tires’ health, you’ll need to regularly check your tire treads. [Goodwill Car Donations](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/) shares how you can measure those treads even without using a gauge.\n\n- **The Penny Test**\n\nGrab a penny and insert it into the tire’s tread groove with the head of Abraham Lincoln going in first. If the top of his head hides in the groove, the tread of your tire is likely 4\/32 inches and you won’t need to replace it anytime soon.\n\nHowever, if you can see all of Lincoln’s head after thrusting the penny into the groove, it means that your tire is already unsafe to use because its tread depth is likely below 2\/32 inches. In this case, tire replacement is a must.\n\n- **The Quarter Test**\n\nInsert a quarter into your tire’s tread groove with George Washington’s head facing toward the tire’s ribs. If the tread covers Washington’s head, the tread is likely 4\/32 inches deep and the tire is safe to use. However, if the quarter shows Washington’s head, you’ll want to replace your tire because this means its tread only has no more than 2\/32 inches of depth.\n\n- **Tread Wear Indicators**\n\nTires have built-in tire tread indicators or wear gauges molded into them. If you don’t have any penny or quarter with you, look for the initials TWI (Tire Wear Indicator) on the tire tread’s shoulder. You should see around six bars throughout the tread ribs. You’ll need to replace your tire if the bars are visibly flushed with the adjacent ribs because its tread depth is likely at less than 2\/32 inches.\n\n##\n## The Best Thing You Can Do with an Unwanted Vehicle\nIf your car has issues far worse than having unsafe tires with shallow treads, if having it repaired would cost you an arm and a leg, consider giving it a fitting retirement by donating it to us at [Goodwill Car Donations.](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/about-us\/) We’ll turn your clunker into a beacon of hope for the underprivileged folks in your community.\n\nWe will auction off your donated vehicle and use the proceeds to help finance the life enhancement and community improvement programs of the [Goodwill organizations](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/donate-now\/) serving your area. These IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits cater to disadvantaged Americans — those who are saddled with disabilities, lack of education, essential skills, or job experience, as well as other limiting personal issues, such as being welfare-dependent or having past prison records.\n\nYour local Goodwill organizations use the funding we give them to provide their beneficiaries with job and skills training, vocational services, scholarships, financial aid, disability benefits, family support, and many other essential support services.\n\nYou’ll also benefit from your charitable contribution since this will entitle you to claim the [maximum tax deduction](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/blog\/is-your-vehicle-donation-worth-the-tax-deduction\/) in the next tax season. Plus, we’ll provide you with our free pickup and towing service at a date and place most convenient to you. Take note that we can collect your donation [anywhere in the country](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/locations\/).\n\nBest of all, you’ll find utmost satisfaction in doing something that will benefit your entire community when once-idle residents attain financial stability and live productive and fulfilling lives.\n\nWe accept nearly all vehicle types, even those that are no longer running or working properly.\n\nFor information about our quick and easy vehicle donation process and other details, feel free to check out our [FAQs page](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/faq\/). If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call us through our 24\/7 toll-free hotline at 866-233-8586 or contact us [here](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/contact-us\/).\n\n![Extend a Helping Hand to the Needy \\| Goodwill Car Donations](https:\/\/www.goodwillcardonation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Extend-a-Helping-Hand-to-the-Needy.jpg) [Photo](https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/person-in-black-suit-hired-an-employee-3760069\/) by [Andrea Piacquadio](https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@olly\/) under [Pexels License](https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/)\n\n##\n## Extend a Helping Hand to the Needy Today\\!\n**Your donation will surely matter to those who have less in life. We’ll turn your unwanted vehicle into a powerful tool for transforming their lives. 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Boilerpipe Text	Posted on 07/17/2023 Photo by Benjamin Brunner under Unsplash License Stay Safe by Keeping a Close Eye on Your Tires’ Health! If safe driving is your primordial concern, you wouldn’t want to take for granted the health of your tires. One of the best ways to take care of them is to regularly monitor their treads. These are the grooves running along the sides of your tires that get into contact with the ground. The raised portion of a tire’s tread prevents a car from hydroplaning by expelling water away from the tire. As your tires wear, the grooves become shallower, leading to loss of traction on the road. If left unaddressed, the bald rubber will cause your braking and steering system to work doubly hard, making your vehicle unsafe to drive. When the tire depth reaches 2/32 inches, it increases your chances of losing control of your vehicle in difficult weather conditions, such as snow and rain. Ways to Check Your Tire Treads Automotive experts recommend checking tire tread depth every 3,000 miles or each time you replace your winter or summer tires. Your tires are good if their treads are 4/32 inches deep or deeper. However, you’ll want to replace them if their tread depth reaches 3/32 inches. You’ll need to replace them as soon as possible if their tread depth is reduced to 2/32 inches or less. To help you maintain your tires’ health, you’ll need to regularly check your tire treads. Goodwill Car Donations shares how you can measure those treads even without using a gauge. The Penny Test Grab a penny and insert it into the tire’s tread groove with the head of Abraham Lincoln going in first. If the top of his head hides in the groove, the tread of your tire is likely 4/32 inches and you won’t need to replace it anytime soon. However, if you can see all of Lincoln’s head after thrusting the penny into the groove, it means that your tire is already unsafe to use because its tread depth is likely below 2/32 inches. In this case, tire replacement is a must. The Quarter Test Insert a quarter into your tire’s tread groove with George Washington’s head facing toward the tire’s ribs. If the tread covers Washington’s head, the tread is likely 4/32 inches deep and the tire is safe to use. However, if the quarter shows Washington’s head, you’ll want to replace your tire because this means its tread only has no more than 2/32 inches of depth. Tread Wear Indicators Tires have built-in tire tread indicators or wear gauges molded into them. If you don’t have any penny or quarter with you, look for the initials TWI (Tire Wear Indicator) on the tire tread’s shoulder. You should see around six bars throughout the tread ribs. You’ll need to replace your tire if the bars are visibly flushed with the adjacent ribs because its tread depth is likely at less than 2/32 inches. The Best Thing You Can Do with an Unwanted Vehicle If your car has issues far worse than having unsafe tires with shallow treads, if having it repaired would cost you an arm and a leg, consider giving it a fitting retirement by donating it to us at Goodwill Car Donations. We’ll turn your clunker into a beacon of hope for the underprivileged folks in your community. We will auction off your donated vehicle and use the proceeds to help finance the life enhancement and community improvement programs of the Goodwill organizations serving your area. These IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits cater to disadvantaged Americans — those who are saddled with disabilities, lack of education, essential skills, or job experience, as well as other limiting personal issues, such as being welfare-dependent or having past prison records. Your local Goodwill organizations use the funding we give them to provide their beneficiaries with job and skills training, vocational services, scholarships, financial aid, disability benefits, family support, and many other essential support services. You’ll also benefit from your charitable contribution since this will entitle you to claim the maximum tax deduction in the next tax season. Plus, we’ll provide you with our free pickup and towing service at a date and place most convenient to you. Take note that we can collect your donation anywhere in the country . Best of all, you’ll find utmost satisfaction in doing something that will benefit your entire community when once-idle residents attain financial stability and live productive and fulfilling lives. We accept nearly all vehicle types, even those that are no longer running or working properly. For information about our quick and easy vehicle donation process and other details, feel free to check out our FAQs page . If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call us through our 24/7 toll-free hotline at 866-233-8586 or contact us here . Photo by Andrea Piacquadio under Pexels License Extend a Helping Hand to the Needy Today! Your donation will surely matter to those who have less in life. We’ll turn your unwanted vehicle into a powerful tool for transforming their lives. Donate it now by calling Goodwill Car Donations at 866-233-8586 or filling out our secure online donation form .
Markdown	[Goodwill Car Donations](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/) - [Accepted Vehicles](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/accepted-vehicles/) - [Locations](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/locations/) - [FAQs](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/faq/) - [About](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/contact-us/) [Donate Now](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/donate-now/) [(866) 233-8586](tel:+18662338586) # Blog Posted on 07/17/2023 ## How to Check Tire Tread ![Ways to Check Your Tire Treads \\| Breast Cancer Car Donations](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ways-to-Check-Your-Tire-Treads.jpg) [Photo](https://unsplash.com/photos/Ebd514pvJA0) by [Benjamin Brunner](https://unsplash.com/@ben_brunner) under [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license) # Stay Safe by Keeping a Close Eye on Your Tires’ Health\! If safe driving is your primordial concern, you wouldn’t want to take for granted the health of your tires. One of the best ways to take care of them is to regularly monitor their treads. These are the grooves running along the sides of your tires that get into contact with the ground. The raised portion of a tire’s tread prevents a car from hydroplaning by expelling water away from the tire. As your tires wear, the grooves become shallower, leading to loss of traction on the road. If left unaddressed, the bald rubber will cause your braking and steering system to work doubly hard, making your vehicle unsafe to drive. When the tire depth reaches 2/32 inches, it increases your chances of losing control of your vehicle in difficult weather conditions, such as snow and rain. ## Ways to Check Your Tire Treads Automotive experts recommend checking tire tread depth every 3,000 miles or each time you replace your winter or summer tires. Your tires are good if their treads are 4/32 inches deep or deeper. However, you’ll want to replace them if their tread depth reaches 3/32 inches. You’ll need to replace them as soon as possible if their tread depth is reduced to 2/32 inches or less. To help you maintain your tires’ health, you’ll need to regularly check your tire treads. [Goodwill Car Donations](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/) shares how you can measure those treads even without using a gauge. - The Penny Test Grab a penny and insert it into the tire’s tread groove with the head of Abraham Lincoln going in first. If the top of his head hides in the groove, the tread of your tire is likely 4/32 inches and you won’t need to replace it anytime soon. However, if you can see all of Lincoln’s head after thrusting the penny into the groove, it means that your tire is already unsafe to use because its tread depth is likely below 2/32 inches. In this case, tire replacement is a must. - The Quarter Test Insert a quarter into your tire’s tread groove with George Washington’s head facing toward the tire’s ribs. If the tread covers Washington’s head, the tread is likely 4/32 inches deep and the tire is safe to use. However, if the quarter shows Washington’s head, you’ll want to replace your tire because this means its tread only has no more than 2/32 inches of depth. - Tread Wear Indicators Tires have built-in tire tread indicators or wear gauges molded into them. If you don’t have any penny or quarter with you, look for the initials TWI (Tire Wear Indicator) on the tire tread’s shoulder. You should see around six bars throughout the tread ribs. You’ll need to replace your tire if the bars are visibly flushed with the adjacent ribs because its tread depth is likely at less than 2/32 inches. ## ## The Best Thing You Can Do with an Unwanted Vehicle If your car has issues far worse than having unsafe tires with shallow treads, if having it repaired would cost you an arm and a leg, consider giving it a fitting retirement by donating it to us at [Goodwill Car Donations.](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/about-us/) We’ll turn your clunker into a beacon of hope for the underprivileged folks in your community. We will auction off your donated vehicle and use the proceeds to help finance the life enhancement and community improvement programs of the [Goodwill organizations](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/donate-now/) serving your area. These IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits cater to disadvantaged Americans — those who are saddled with disabilities, lack of education, essential skills, or job experience, as well as other limiting personal issues, such as being welfare-dependent or having past prison records. Your local Goodwill organizations use the funding we give them to provide their beneficiaries with job and skills training, vocational services, scholarships, financial aid, disability benefits, family support, and many other essential support services. You’ll also benefit from your charitable contribution since this will entitle you to claim the [maximum tax deduction](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/blog/is-your-vehicle-donation-worth-the-tax-deduction/) in the next tax season. Plus, we’ll provide you with our free pickup and towing service at a date and place most convenient to you. Take note that we can collect your donation [anywhere in the country](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/locations/). Best of all, you’ll find utmost satisfaction in doing something that will benefit your entire community when once-idle residents attain financial stability and live productive and fulfilling lives. We accept nearly all vehicle types, even those that are no longer running or working properly. For information about our quick and easy vehicle donation process and other details, feel free to check out our [FAQs page](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/faq/). 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Readable Markdown	Posted on 07/17/2023 ![Ways to Check Your Tire Treads \\| Breast Cancer Car Donations](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ways-to-Check-Your-Tire-Treads.jpg) [Photo](https://unsplash.com/photos/Ebd514pvJA0) by [Benjamin Brunner](https://unsplash.com/@ben_brunner) under [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license) ## Stay Safe by Keeping a Close Eye on Your Tires’ Health\! If safe driving is your primordial concern, you wouldn’t want to take for granted the health of your tires. One of the best ways to take care of them is to regularly monitor their treads. These are the grooves running along the sides of your tires that get into contact with the ground. The raised portion of a tire’s tread prevents a car from hydroplaning by expelling water away from the tire. As your tires wear, the grooves become shallower, leading to loss of traction on the road. If left unaddressed, the bald rubber will cause your braking and steering system to work doubly hard, making your vehicle unsafe to drive. When the tire depth reaches 2/32 inches, it increases your chances of losing control of your vehicle in difficult weather conditions, such as snow and rain. ## Ways to Check Your Tire Treads Automotive experts recommend checking tire tread depth every 3,000 miles or each time you replace your winter or summer tires. Your tires are good if their treads are 4/32 inches deep or deeper. However, you’ll want to replace them if their tread depth reaches 3/32 inches. You’ll need to replace them as soon as possible if their tread depth is reduced to 2/32 inches or less. To help you maintain your tires’ health, you’ll need to regularly check your tire treads. [Goodwill Car Donations](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/) shares how you can measure those treads even without using a gauge. - The Penny Test Grab a penny and insert it into the tire’s tread groove with the head of Abraham Lincoln going in first. If the top of his head hides in the groove, the tread of your tire is likely 4/32 inches and you won’t need to replace it anytime soon. However, if you can see all of Lincoln’s head after thrusting the penny into the groove, it means that your tire is already unsafe to use because its tread depth is likely below 2/32 inches. In this case, tire replacement is a must. - The Quarter Test Insert a quarter into your tire’s tread groove with George Washington’s head facing toward the tire’s ribs. If the tread covers Washington’s head, the tread is likely 4/32 inches deep and the tire is safe to use. However, if the quarter shows Washington’s head, you’ll want to replace your tire because this means its tread only has no more than 2/32 inches of depth. - Tread Wear Indicators Tires have built-in tire tread indicators or wear gauges molded into them. If you don’t have any penny or quarter with you, look for the initials TWI (Tire Wear Indicator) on the tire tread’s shoulder. You should see around six bars throughout the tread ribs. You’ll need to replace your tire if the bars are visibly flushed with the adjacent ribs because its tread depth is likely at less than 2/32 inches. ## The Best Thing You Can Do with an Unwanted Vehicle If your car has issues far worse than having unsafe tires with shallow treads, if having it repaired would cost you an arm and a leg, consider giving it a fitting retirement by donating it to us at [Goodwill Car Donations.](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/about-us/) We’ll turn your clunker into a beacon of hope for the underprivileged folks in your community. We will auction off your donated vehicle and use the proceeds to help finance the life enhancement and community improvement programs of the [Goodwill organizations](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/donate-now/) serving your area. These IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits cater to disadvantaged Americans — those who are saddled with disabilities, lack of education, essential skills, or job experience, as well as other limiting personal issues, such as being welfare-dependent or having past prison records. Your local Goodwill organizations use the funding we give them to provide their beneficiaries with job and skills training, vocational services, scholarships, financial aid, disability benefits, family support, and many other essential support services. You’ll also benefit from your charitable contribution since this will entitle you to claim the [maximum tax deduction](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/blog/is-your-vehicle-donation-worth-the-tax-deduction/) in the next tax season. Plus, we’ll provide you with our free pickup and towing service at a date and place most convenient to you. Take note that we can collect your donation [anywhere in the country](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/locations/). Best of all, you’ll find utmost satisfaction in doing something that will benefit your entire community when once-idle residents attain financial stability and live productive and fulfilling lives. We accept nearly all vehicle types, even those that are no longer running or working properly. For information about our quick and easy vehicle donation process and other details, feel free to check out our [FAQs page](https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/faq/). 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