01/12/2026
🛞 Tire Safety Made Simple — No Measurements Needed
The penny test is an easy way to check your tire tread without tools or measurements.
Insert a penny into the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you.
🟢 Lincoln’s head is completely hidden
Your tread is good.
🟡 Lincoln’s forehead is showing
Your tread is getting low. It may be time to schedule a tire rotation to extend tire life or start budgeting ahead for replacements.
🔴 ALL of Lincoln’s head is visible
Your tread is too low to safely drive, especially on wet Gulf Coast roads. You should schedule a tire replacement ASAP — this is now a traction and stopping-distance issue.
⚠️ Uneven wear?
That usually means:
* Tire pressure problems
* Alignment drifting
* Early suspension wear
* Improper after-market modifications
Those issues can cause tires to wear out much faster, costing more long-term.
A scheduled tire and alignment check helps catch these early.
🛑 If the tire blows out or the car feels unsafe to steer, call us. We can arrange towing if needed.
đź—“ For all other tire concerns, please schedule your appointment so we can inspect tread, pressure, alignment, and wear pattern properly.
