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How do I check if my tires are worn out?

Try the toonie test: push a toonie into the tread, bear first. If the tread doesn’t reach the polar bear’s paws, the tires are getting worn. Tires also age out after roughly 6 to 10 years even with tread left.

Before you goCheck the date code on the sidewall.
Ask the shop“Are my tires wearing evenly, or do I need an alignment?”

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