10/05/2026
🛞 Your tires may look fine from five feet away but the tread tells the real story.
Before wet, icy and snowy roads return to southeast Idaho, take a close look for shallow tread, bald spots, cracks, bulges or uneven wear.
One quick check is the penny test: place a penny into the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down. If you can see the top of his head, the tread is worn to the point that the tire should be replaced.
Because the first slippery morning is a terrible time to discover your tires have been quietly retiring. 😂
Reference: NHTSA says tread should be at least 2/32 inch and recommends checking for uneven wear, cuts, cracks and bulges: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/tires