The Penny Test is something that has been used for years to determine the tread on a tire. What’s cool is that all you really need is a penny & a couple of fingers; literally. It doesn’t matter if you have 12″ Used Tires or 19″ Used Tires ; it should all be the same.

1. Reach into your pocket, or wallet; wherever you carry pennies, & hold it between your thumb & your forefinger. Make sure Lincoln’s head is the side of the penny that’s facing you. 

2. After you’ve completed this extremely hard task, glide the penny between the tread grooves on your tire. When you do this, be sure that Lincoln’s top part of his head is the part touching the tire; so essentially, the penny will be upside down at this point. 

3. As you’re gliding the penny, if you see Lincoln’s head completely, then I’d say it’d be time to change your tires. If there is any point where Lincoln’s head is blocked by the tread, then you’ll be fine (:

Hope this helps,
Mykalanne.

Tags: 12" Used Tires, 19" Used Tires, Manufacturer, Penny Test, Tires, Tires by Size, Tread

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