Do your tires exhibit worn-out tread, leaving you ready for new ones? If yes, then we here at Century BMW are here to sort you out. Your tires require adequate tread to block the tire from flexing and moving; the car, instead, grips the road. They also offer voids through which water can flow when the road surface is wet. The BMW service team at our Greenville, SC dealership will help you determine if your tires are bald.

Bald tires can easily cause road accidents. Measurement of tire treads comes in 32nds of an inch. A new tire has a tread depth of approximately 10/32nds of an inch, though some have a thicker tread. When tires reach 2/32nds of an inch, they become bald, and they need to be replaced. A simple penny test and tread depth gauge can be used to test if tires are worn out. The penny test involves inserting a penny in tire tread grooves with the Lincoln head facing downwards. Visualization of Lincoln head shows that tires are at 2/32nds or less and needs replacement.

The quarter test is considered to be useful in further testing because at 2/32nds, your tire has lost its grip and cannot withstand traction, especially during the rainy season. In the quarter test, partial coverage of Washington's head with the tread shows that you have at least 4/32nds inch of remaining tread depth. Replacing tires at 4/32nds is the best especially for those who drive on wet roads. When tire treads are worn out, the vehicle takes longer before it stops after applying breaks. Car owners are advised to have their tires checked by trained professionals. Visit us at Century BMW for excellent tread services.