Easy ways to check your tires

CREATED Jan. 9, 2013

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  • Even from home, you can check to see if your tires need to be replaced. Greg Wood from Discount Tire explains what you can look for using something as simple as a penny. Video by IdahoOnYourSide.com

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 Even from home, you can check to see if your tires need to be replaced.  Greg Wood from Discount Tire explains what you can look for using something as simple as a penny.  Put the coin in upside down between the treads of your tire.  If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, you'll want to consider replacing the tires.  If his head is covered, you should be fine.

Hear more tips, including some explanation on the benefit of winter tires, in the video.