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If your tires are bald, you've gone far too long without getting new ones. You should check your tread often to determine whether your tires are safe to keep driving on and to figure out when you're due for a new set. An easy way to check tread wear is to perform the penny test: 1. Taking a penny between your thumb and forefinger. 2. Insert it head first into your tire tread. 3. If you can see all of Abe's head, that tire needs replacing. The more of his head you can see, the closer you are to needing new tires. Tires also come with a built-in tread wear indicator. The indicator is a rubber notch within the tread groove on your tire. If your tire has worn enough that the indicator is flush with the main tread, it's time to get a new one. Checking your tire's tread can also give you a good picture of your overall tire maintenance. ● Wear in the middle of the tire indicates overinflation. ● Wear on the outside of the tire indicates underinflation. ● Uneven wearing can indicate other kinds of damage. You also need to have your tires rotated - which just involves swapping their position around your vehicle - in order to ensure even tread wear over time, extending the life of your tires. To be certain if your tread requires tire replacement, the professional technicians at any of our dealerships for [Parkway of Wilmington](https://www.parkwayofwilmington.com/index.htm "Parkway of Wilmington") are ready and willing to help. 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 If your tires are bald, you've gone far too long without getting new ones. You should check your tread often to determine whether your tires are safe to keep driving on and to figure out when you're due for a new set. An easy way to check tread wear is to perform the penny test: 1\. Taking a penny between your thumb and forefinger. 2\. Insert it head first into your tire tread. 3\. If you can see all of Abe's head, that tire needs replacing. The more of his head you can see, the closer you are to needing new tires. Tires also come with a built-in tread wear indicator. The indicator is a rubber notch within the tread groove on your tire. If your tire has worn enough that the indicator is flush with the main tread, it's time to get a new one. Checking your tire's tread can also give you a good picture of your overall tire maintenance. ● Wear in the middle of the tire indicates overinflation. ● Wear on the outside of the tire indicates underinflation. ● Uneven wearing can indicate other kinds of damage. You also need to have your tires rotated - which just involves swapping their position around your vehicle - in order to ensure even tread wear over time, extending the life of your tires. To be certain if your tread requires tire replacement, the professional technicians at any of our dealerships for [Parkway of Wilmington](https://www.parkwayofwilmington.com/index.htm "Parkway of Wilmington") are ready and willing to help. [Contact us](https://www.parkwayofwilmington.com/dealership/directions.htm "Contact us") today\!