We all know that tires are important-- they're the part of your car responsible for gripping the ground. But how much difference does the depth of your tread really make? So long as you've got some tread left, does it really matter how deep it is?
Actually, the difference tread makes is stunning. Toyota found almost 10 car lengths difference between stopping a car with 10/32 inch tread and one with 2/32 inch tread.
And just in case you're all wondering, 2/32 inch is how far Lincoln's head is from the end of a penny.
That's right. If you've ever used the famous "penny trick" to test the depth of your tire tread, you've probably already waited a too long to get your tires changed.
Difference in stopping power will be more dramatic on a wet road than a dry one, so be sure to drive extra cautiously in the rain.
Visit our tire center to check out our lineup of tires designed for your Toyota vehicle.
