Here is how you can measure your tire's tread. The penny test (shown below) is the easy way to check a tire tread's depth ...

A tire with a half-tread depth usually has 5/32 to 6/32 of an inch ... You can check by using a penny; the distance between the top of Abraham Lincoln’s head is 2/32 of an inch.

Snow, ice and extreme temperatures make winter driving in Michigan hazardous. Proper tire care could keep you safer on the ...

It’s also important to regularly check tire tread depth. A simple way to do this is by using a penny—if you can see Lincoln’s head, it’s time to replace the tires. Staying on top of tire maintenance ...

Worn-out tires with low tread depth can significantly reduce traction ... recommends checking tire tread by using the "penny test." Insert a penny into the tread groove with Lincoln’s head ...