How Often Should I Replace My Tires?

You may be wondering how often you should replace your tires on your vehicle. Every driver should replace their tires every five years or less or when the thread reaches 1/8^th of an inch. The majority of drivers will have their tires replaced due to low thread rather than age, so it’s important to keep an eye on your thread level. You can do this by using the quarter test. With a quarter, face Washington’s head towards you and place the coin into the thread with his head upside down. If you can see the top of his head, your thread is too low.

If you don’t drive your car frequently, then you should definitely note when you purchased tires last and make sure you don’t surpass five years without replacements. Of course, it’s a good idea to do this regardless of how often you travel.