When
It
Is
Time
for
New
Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of tread
remaining.
You need a new tire
if
any
of
the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
around the tire.
tire’s rubber.
0
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
0
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
deep enough
to
show cord or fabric.
can’t be repaired well because of the size or
location of the damage.
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