ANDY'S PRO
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320 274 3986
TIRE & AUTO
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320 274 3986
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Today's Andy's Pro Tire And Auto article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Annandale and Anoka drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. We have to have tires with enough traction to translate braking power into stopping power.
Let’s concentrate on stopping in wet Annandale conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can’t move the water, the tire will actually ride on top of a thin film of water. That’s called hydroplaning and it is a factor in many MN auto accidents. If it’s really bad, you can actually spin out of control. At best, you won’t stop as fast.
Your family car tires have channels for water to flow through. The deeper the channel, the more water it can move. A brand new tire has very deep channels and can easily move a lot of water. As the tire wears down, the channels become shallower and can move less water. When it wears down enough, it can seriously affect your ability to stop on wet MN roads.
That’s why it’s so important for Annandale and Silver Creek motorists to replace their tires when they get worn. Consumer Reports and other advocate groups call for a standard of replacing tires when the tread is worn down to 4/32 of an inch. That’s 3.2 millimeters. By comparison, you’ve probably seen the wear indicator that’s molded into tires. When tires are worn to 3/32 of an inch, the tread wear bar is visible.
And that little bit of additional tread makes a big difference. Stopping distances are cut dramatically on wet Annandale surface streets and Anoka highways. A safe stop from MN freeway speeds with 4/32 of an inch of tread would result in a crash with worn out tires.
There’s an easy way to tell when a tire’s worn to 4/32 of an inch. Just insert a quarter into the tread. Put it in upside down. If the tread doesn’t cover George Washington’s hairline, it’s time to replace your tires. With a Canadian quarter, the tread should cover the numbers in the year stamp.
You’ve probably heard of this technique using a penny and Abe Lincoln’s head. That measure gives you 2/32 of an inch – half the suggested amount. And if you have uneven tread wear – have us check it out at Andy's Pro Tire And Auto. It could be a problem with your steering or suspension components or a wheel alignment problem. If you need new tires or have any concerns about your brakes, give us a call today at 320.274.3986.
At Andy's Pro Tire And Auto in Annandale MN (55302) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 320.274.3986. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.
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