How do I decide if I need to change my tires? I have 23K on SportContact 2's

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06-17-2004, 09:58 PM

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How do I decide if I need to change my tires? I have 23K on SportContact 2's

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06-17-2004, 10:03 PM

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use the penny test, if the tread does not reach the tip of lincoln's head then you need new tires

make sure the penny is upside down

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06-17-2004, 10:26 PM

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Look to see if the tread is even with the wear bars...

They are rectangular bars that go the width of the tire, also make sure you have even tire wear.

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