Keeping track of the quality of your tires is an essential part of being a driver. Tires lose tread over time and can even dry rot. Dry rot can easily be seen by taking a look at your tires. If you are unsure if your tire is dry rotting, you can bring your car to DCH Ford of Thousand Oaks and we will take a look at it for you.
Measuring tire tread is something that can be done at home, either with a tread depth gauge or even a penny. When your tire tread gets below 4/32 of an inch, you are more likely to get into a car accident. You are also more likely to have a blowout or slide in wet conditions. Stopping distance actually increases greatly with more worn treading. To avoid tire-related accidents, make sure to check for dry rot and tread depth on a regular basis.