Dishonest Abe: Why You Shouldn't Use the Penny Test to Check Tire Tread Depth
Okay, that’s not entirely true … but for many years, the “penny test” has been a go-to measurement for determining if car tires have worn down too far. Except the penny test isn’t fervently recommended as it once was, with some experts now recommending against using the penny test. Here’s why. What is the penny test? Before I explain why auto industry professionals like those at The Tire Rack have been proclaiming the need to switch from pennies to quarters, you have to properly understand what the penny test is. In case you’ve never performed this test, it involves taking a ...
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