At Team Ford Lincoln in Denison, IA., we take your safety seriously. When you travel, your tires play an important role in your safety. Make sure they are healthy enough to handle that responsibility. Before you plan your next excursion from Ida Grove to Dunlap, IA., take a moment to verify your tires' health. And the best news is you can do it with a single penny!
Confirm Your Tire Tread Health with the Penny Test
Whether you go into your wallet or find a lucky penny on the ground as you explore Mapleton, IA., all you need is this penny and a simple technique to determine if it's time to replace your tires. Let Team Ford Lincoln near Manning, IA., introduce you to this simple test that just might save the day.
Performing the Penny Test
The process is easy. Take a simple penny and place it, with Lincoln's head facing down, between your tire tread blocks. If the upside-down face is buried, you have more than 2/32-inches of tread, meaning you're good to go. But if it isn't, it is time to replace your tires. This fast and reliable method of verifying tire tread level will save you untold worry and stress. So, go and grab your penny and get started.