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When You Should Replace Your Tires

When You Should Replace Your Tires: A Pro Mechanic’s Guide to Tire Age, Mileage & Safety Quick Summary You should replace your tires when you encounter any of these conditions: • The tread depth is less than 4/32.” The legal minimum tread depth is 2/32″, but tires lose a considerable amount of stopping power once they wear down to 4/32″ • They’re 10 years old or older. Carmakers say to replace them at 6 years old, but tire manufacturers say 10 years is the magic number. TIP: It depends on … Read More