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Calculated Shard: 176 (from laksa169)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa176.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://www.idevw.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/how-to-check-tire-tread-depth/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.idevw.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/how-to-check-tire-tread-depth/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/service\/service-and-parts-tips\/how-to-check-tire-tread-depth\/","crawl_time":1776558666,"first_indexed_time":1658987040,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,idevw!www,\/service\/service-and-parts-tips\/how-to-check-tire-tread-depth\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11052636495674381976","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Check Tire Tread Depth | Ide VW of East Rochester","meta_descriptions":["When is it time to change your tires, based on tread wear? Learn how to check your tire tread depth with the tire care experts at Ide VW of East Rochester."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":" \nThe Ide VW of East Rochester service center gets all kinds of questions from Pittsford area drivers. Such questions include everything from “How do I change my oil” to “How do I check tire tread wear?” If you too are wondering how to check tire tread depth on your vehicle’s tires to see if they need to be replaced, then keep it with us! Feel free to\ncontact us\nin the meantime with any questions you have about car care & maintenance.\nWhat is the Recommended Tire Tread Depth? \nThere is no recommended tire tread depth to drive on, but there is a recommended tread depth at which to rplace tires. This is 2\/32 of an inch, per the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Most new tires, for comparison’s sake, offer between 10\/32 and 11\/32 of an inch of tread depth when they’re brand new. Maintaining enough tread depth to keep traction on Pittsford and Webster roads is not only important to your safety but also the safety of others on the road. \nHow to Check Tire Tread Depth: The Penny Test\nUsing a ruler or tread depth guage are by far the most accurate means of measuring tire tread depth. But using the penny test will do in a pinch. Here’s how to check tire tread depth with this method:\nInsert the penny with Lincoln head-first into a tire tread groove.\nCheck if Lincoln’s head is covered and no longer visible between the grooves.\nIf you can see all of Lincoln’s head, your tire treads are 2\/32 inches deep or less and it’s time to replace them.\nRepeat this process on all four tires and in multiple locations on each tire.\nWhat Are Other Ways to Check Your Tire Tread Depth?\nIf you don’t have a penny on hand, use these methods:\nTread Wear Bars:\nMost tires have tread wear indicator bars built into them, and you can use them to see if it’s time to replace your tires or not. If the bars are flush with the surrounding tire ribs, this means that the tread depth has reached 2\/32 of an inch.\nTread Depth Gauge:\nYou can buy a tire tread depth gauge from almost any Fairport-area car parts store. To use, put the probe into the shallowest tread groove, then press the top bar of the gauge flat against the tire gently to see the tread wear rating.\nKeep Your Tires in Excellent Condition with Ide VW of East Rochester\nReady for more answers to your tire or car maintenance questions? The Ide VW of East Rochester\nservice center\nis here to help, so call us at (585) 586-2225 anytime! Meanwhile, we invite you to utilize our\nonline service scheduler\nfor more pressing needs.\nMore from Ide VW of East Rochester\n2022 Volkswagen Passat Interior Highlights\nThe 2022 Volkswagen Passat has already racked up rave reviews from drivers in Fairport and beyond. People love its efficient performance and sleek styling, and drivers find themselves falling in love, specifically, with the updated and feature-packed interior. Learn more about the interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat when you read further below — and…\nRead More\n2021 Volkswagen Jetta MPG\nIf you’re in the market for a stylish sedan to make your Pittsford commute more fuel-efficient, look no further than the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta.  The Jetta boasts an impressive 39 combined MPG* with a 1.4L engine that will keep you on the road longer and save trips to the gas station. Learn everything you need…\nRead More\n2021 Volkswagen ID.4 EV Overall Dimensions\n  With an unbeatable starting price and electric vehicle range on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, it has quickly become the star on Pittsford roads. But that’s not all, the new VW ID.4 exterior showcases a sophisticated and modern design that’s sure to turn heads everywhere you go. Meanwhile, its cabin is packed full of technology…\nRead More\nIde VW of East Rochester\n43.120696\n,\n-77.486345\n.","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/d.agkn.com\/pixel\/18394\/?che=[cachebuster])\n\n- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/service\/service-and-parts-tips\/how-to-check-tire-tread-depth\/#skip-to-main)\n- [Skip to Action Bar](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/service\/service-and-parts-tips\/how-to-check-tire-tread-depth\/#actionbar)\n\n[Sales: (585) 586-2225](tel:5855862225)   [Service: (585) 586-2225](tel:5855862225)\n\n[333 North Washington Street, East Rochester, NY 14445](http:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=333%20North%20Washington%20Street%2C%20Rochester%2C%20NY%201444)\n\nOpen Today Sales: 9 AM-5 PMOpen Today Service: 8 AM-2 PM\n\n[![Volkswagen Logo](https:\/\/di-shared-assets.dealerinspire.com\/public\/logos\/volkswagen\/volkswagen-light-no-space-desktop-logo.png)](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/)\n\n[![Volkswagen Logo](https:\/\/di-shared-assets.dealerinspire.com\/public\/logos\/volkswagen\/volkswagen-dark-no-space-desktop-logo.png)](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/)\n\n[![Ide VW of East Rochester logo](https:\/\/di-uploads-pod12.dealerinspire.com\/idevwofeastrochesteridefamilyofdealerships\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ide-VW-Web.png)](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/)\n- [Show New](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/new-vehicles\/)\n- [Show Pre-Owned](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/used-vehicles\/)\n  - 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Maintaining enough tread depth to keep traction on Pittsford and Webster roads is not only important to your safety but also the safety of others on the road.\n\n## How to Check Tire Tread Depth: The Penny Test\nUsing a ruler or tread depth guage are by far the most accurate means of measuring tire tread depth. But using the penny test will do in a pinch. Here’s how to check tire tread depth with this method:\n\n1. Insert the penny with Lincoln head-first into a tire tread groove.\n2. Check if Lincoln’s head is covered and no longer visible between the grooves.\n3. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, your tire treads are 2\/32 inches deep or less and it’s time to replace them.\n4. Repeat this process on all four tires and in multiple locations on each tire.\n## What Are Other Ways to Check Your Tire Tread Depth?\nIf you don’t have a penny on hand, use these methods:\n\n- **Tread Wear Bars:** Most tires have tread wear indicator bars built into them, and you can use them to see if it’s time to replace your tires or not. If the bars are flush with the surrounding tire ribs, this means that the tread depth has reached 2\/32 of an inch.\n- **Tread Depth Gauge:** You can buy a tire tread depth gauge from almost any Fairport-area car parts store. To use, put the probe into the shallowest tread groove, then press the top bar of the gauge flat against the tire gently to see the tread wear rating.\n## Keep Your Tires in Excellent Condition with Ide VW of East Rochester\nReady for more answers to your tire or car maintenance questions? The Ide VW of East Rochester [service center](https:\/\/www.idevw.com\/service\/) is here to help, so call us at (585) 586-2225 anytime! 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Such questions include everything from “How do I change my oil” to “How do I check tire tread wear?” If you too are wondering how to check tire tread depth on your vehicle’s tires to see if they need to be replaced, then keep it with us! Feel free to [contact us](https://www.idevw.com/contact-us/) in the meantime with any questions you have about car care & maintenance. [Service Center](https://www.idevw.com/service/)[Contact Us](https://www.idevw.com/contact-us/) ## What is the Recommended Tire Tread Depth? There is no recommended tire tread depth to drive on, but there is a recommended tread depth at which to rplace tires. This is 2/32 of an inch, per the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Most new tires, for comparison’s sake, offer between 10/32 and 11/32 of an inch of tread depth when they’re brand new. Maintaining enough tread depth to keep traction on Pittsford and Webster roads is not only important to your safety but also the safety of others on the road. ## How to Check Tire Tread Depth: The Penny Test Using a ruler or tread depth guage are by far the most accurate means of measuring tire tread depth. But using the penny test will do in a pinch. Here’s how to check tire tread depth with this method: 1. Insert the penny with Lincoln head-first into a tire tread groove. 2. Check if Lincoln’s head is covered and no longer visible between the grooves. 3. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, your tire treads are 2/32 inches deep or less and it’s time to replace them. 4. Repeat this process on all four tires and in multiple locations on each tire. ## What Are Other Ways to Check Your Tire Tread Depth? If you don’t have a penny on hand, use these methods: - Tread Wear Bars: Most tires have tread wear indicator bars built into them, and you can use them to see if it’s time to replace your tires or not. If the bars are flush with the surrounding tire ribs, this means that the tread depth has reached 2/32 of an inch. - Tread Depth Gauge: You can buy a tire tread depth gauge from almost any Fairport-area car parts store. To use, put the probe into the shallowest tread groove, then press the top bar of the gauge flat against the tire gently to see the tread wear rating. ## Keep Your Tires in Excellent Condition with Ide VW of East Rochester Ready for more answers to your tire or car maintenance questions? The Ide VW of East Rochester [service center](https://www.idevw.com/service/) is here to help, so call us at (585) 586-2225 anytime! 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Readable Markdown	![Checking tire tread with a penny](https://dealerinspire-image-library-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images/sggdPOYCkPG2Wfscxq7C8tYes0ciFl3TfQPhzqoo.jpg) The Ide VW of East Rochester service center gets all kinds of questions from Pittsford area drivers. Such questions include everything from “How do I change my oil” to “How do I check tire tread wear?” If you too are wondering how to check tire tread depth on your vehicle’s tires to see if they need to be replaced, then keep it with us! Feel free to [contact us](https://www.idevw.com/contact-us/) in the meantime with any questions you have about car care & maintenance. ## What is the Recommended Tire Tread Depth? There is no recommended tire tread depth to drive on, but there is a recommended tread depth at which to rplace tires. This is 2/32 of an inch, per the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Most new tires, for comparison’s sake, offer between 10/32 and 11/32 of an inch of tread depth when they’re brand new. Maintaining enough tread depth to keep traction on Pittsford and Webster roads is not only important to your safety but also the safety of others on the road. ## How to Check Tire Tread Depth: The Penny Test Using a ruler or tread depth guage are by far the most accurate means of measuring tire tread depth. But using the penny test will do in a pinch. Here’s how to check tire tread depth with this method: 1. Insert the penny with Lincoln head-first into a tire tread groove. 2. Check if Lincoln’s head is covered and no longer visible between the grooves. 3. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, your tire treads are 2/32 inches deep or less and it’s time to replace them. 4. Repeat this process on all four tires and in multiple locations on each tire. ## What Are Other Ways to Check Your Tire Tread Depth? If you don’t have a penny on hand, use these methods: - Tread Wear Bars: Most tires have tread wear indicator bars built into them, and you can use them to see if it’s time to replace your tires or not. If the bars are flush with the surrounding tire ribs, this means that the tread depth has reached 2/32 of an inch. - Tread Depth Gauge: You can buy a tire tread depth gauge from almost any Fairport-area car parts store. To use, put the probe into the shallowest tread groove, then press the top bar of the gauge flat against the tire gently to see the tread wear rating. ## Keep Your Tires in Excellent Condition with Ide VW of East Rochester Ready for more answers to your tire or car maintenance questions? The Ide VW of East Rochester [service center](https://www.idevw.com/service/) is here to help, so call us at (585) 586-2225 anytime! Meanwhile, we invite you to utilize our [online service scheduler](https://www.idevw.com/service-scheduler/) for more pressing needs. More from Ide VW of East Rochester - ### [2022 Volkswagen Passat Interior Highlights](https://www.idevw.com/2022-volkswagen-passat-interior/) The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has already racked up rave reviews from drivers in Fairport and beyond. People love its efficient performance and sleek styling, and drivers find themselves falling in love, specifically, with the updated and feature-packed interior. Learn more about the interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat when you read further below — and… [Read More](https://www.idevw.com/2022-volkswagen-passat-interior/) - ### [2021 Volkswagen Jetta MPG](https://www.idevw.com/2021-volkswagen-jetta-mpg/) If you’re in the market for a stylish sedan to make your Pittsford commute more fuel-efficient, look no further than the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The Jetta boasts an impressive 39 combined MPG\* with a 1.4L engine that will keep you on the road longer and save trips to the gas station. Learn everything you need… [Read More](https://www.idevw.com/2021-volkswagen-jetta-mpg/) - ### [2021 Volkswagen ID.4 EV Overall Dimensions](https://www.idevw.com/2021-volkswagen-id-4-dimensions/) With an unbeatable starting price and electric vehicle range on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, it has quickly become the star on Pittsford roads. But that’s not all, the new VW ID.4 exterior showcases a sophisticated and modern design that’s sure to turn heads everywhere you go. Meanwhile, its cabin is packed full of technology… [Read More](https://www.idevw.com/2021-volkswagen-id-4-dimensions/) Ide VW of East Rochester 43\.120696, \-77.486345.
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