Do you need new tires? Are you unsure? There is an extremely simple way to check your tire tread depth at home with no special tools! All you need is a quarter and a penny to get started.
Before using the coin, you check your tires for the "wear indicators" as seen in the video above. Look for these rubber notches between the tread of your tires. They are raised to 2/32 of an inch and will tell you when your tires are completely worn to an unsafe level. Once the indicator is flush with the tread, that means it's time to replace your tires right away.
How to Use the Coins
If your tires do not have these indicators, or if you want to be proactive and get an idea of how much tread you have left before it's too late, it's time to use your coins. First, grab your quarter. Insert it in the space between your tire tread, with George Washington's head facing down. If your tread surpasses the top his head, you are above 4/32 of an inch and are in good shape. Once the tread comes flush with the top of Washington's head, that means you are at 4/32 of an inch. While still safe, it's time to start planning ahead. Depending on how much you drive and on what terrain, you'll need to replace your tires soon.
If you find that your tread is not even touching Washington's head, you can grab your penny. Insert the penny in the same way, with Lincoln's head facing down. When your tread is flush with the top of Lincoln's head that means you are at 2/32 of an inch. As with the wear indicator, this means it's time to replace your tires. Regardless of season, low tread is unsafe, reducing traction, increasing stopping distance and increasing chances of getting a flat.
Other Considerations
Make sure you check your tread on all four tires and in more than one spot. If you find that the center of your tires is wearing more than the outer edges, your tire is likely over inflated. On the other hand, if the edges are wearing more quickly than the center, your tires are likely under inflated. When certain tires are wear more quickly than others, you might need a tire rotation or alignment. In this case, we'd be happy to help you figure out what needs done to ensure even wear to not only increase the lifespan of your tires, but also keep you driving safely!
If you do need new tires, take advantage of our $70 rebate on a set of four eligible tires though July 31, 2020! Start shopping new tires here.
Disaster Relief for Marshall Fire Victims Our team at Valley Nissan of Longmont is here for those who were affected by the recent Colorado wildfires. Our hearts are with our Boulder County neighbors who were affected by the Marshall fire on December 30, 2021. Living in Colorado, none of us are strangers to natural disasters. We have all seen may wildfires over the years. While it’s never easy, this most recent fire burning in such densely populated neighborhoods right after the holidays, was even more difficult to witness. Many of our customers, friends and colleagues live in the affected areas of Superior and Lafayette. Many of our neighbors lost everything. While we understand there is nothing we can do to bring back the memories lost in those homes, Nissan North America would like to help those whose vehicles were lost or damaged during this tragic event. Through our Disaster Relief Program, individuals and businesses impacted will be able to take advantage of VPP employee pricing on Nissan vehicles. If a vehicle has been damaged or deemed a total loss, individuals and businesses can receive this discounted pricing, which is typically reserved for Nissan employees or their immediate families. There is never a good time to experience this type of loss, but for those who will need to replace vehicles, now is a particularly hard time because of the widespread vehicle inventory shortage. Our hope is that this discounted pricing will be of some help to those who are hoping to get some parts of their life back to normal. First Responder Discounts We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the first responders who risk their lives to save others. All first responders (as well as military personnel and health care workers) can take advantage of 15% off any service visit at Valley Nissan. Click here for more details. Contact Us If you were affected by the Marshall Fire and would like more information on this employee pricing program, please give us a call at (303) 776-0443 or stop by Valley Nissan of Longmont any time at 1005 Ken Pratt Blvd. We are here to assist you in any way we can!
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, we want to let you know our highest priority is the health and safety of our customers, employees and the community at large. We are taking every precaution to ensure we are protecting everyone's wellbeing while continuing to serve our community with essential services using our available vehicle concierge programs for both sales and service. Vehicles are crucial to our ability to navigate this world at such an unprecedented time. Without access to vehicle maintenance and sales when needed, our options for essential travel are limited. We want to ensure workers with critical jobs, serving us all, can get there safely. We also want others to know they have reliable transportation to get supplies or care for family members. Our sales department is still open online. We can help you find the right vehicle, view it digitally, and work payment options from the comfort and safety of your home. Vehicle and paperwork delivery will be done under strict guidelines to keep our community safe. Our service and parts departments are also open, with highly sanitized facilities and social distancing guidelines followed. We're happy to offer a service concierge as well, so you don't need to leave home to get necessary maintenance and repairs. We will pick up your vehicle, perform any needed service along with a thorough multi-point inspection, sanitize the vehicle, and deliver it back to you. There's no need to choose between the safety of your family and the safety of your vehicle! We're all in this together, please reach out to us if we can help!
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