- There is 3/32” or less of tread remaining (Use the penny test!)
- The tread wear indicator, or wear bar, is showing across any tire
- You feel a sudden vibration while driving
- The tire is punctured, cut or snagged
- You notice air slowly seeping out of a tire
- You experience poor handling or traction on slick or snowy surfaces.
If you find that any of your tires meet the criteria above, you'll need to replace it. Although we know that replacing tires is not the most cheap expense you'll have, keep in mind that replacing one tire isn’t ideal as it could have adverse effects on suspension systems, gear ratios, transmission and tire treads. If you had to resort to replacing only one tire, it’s recommended that you match up the new tire and the tire with the deepest tread and place both at the rear to get the best traction. If you were to replace two tires, do the same practice to give you the best handling.