Winterize you Chevrolet in Virginia

Whether you are driving a nearly new Mercedes-Benz or a nearly worn-out Honda Accord, only one thing connects a vehicle to the road: tires.

David Bennett, manager of repair systems at the American Automobile Association (AAA), said that’s one of the first areas to inspect as winter approaches.

“Do you have plenty of tread on your tires? That’s the lifeblood of the car that will give you traction on the road. If the tread is worn down, you are going to see a diminished performance, stopping distances will be longer on slippery roads, ice, snow,” Bennett said. Resistance to hydroplaning will be greatly reduced.

To determine whether there is enough tread on your tires, insert a penny into one of the grooves between the treads. Lincoln’s head needs to be facing you and his head should be upside down. Do this in 10-15 areas of the tire.

If you see all of Lincoln’s head, the tread depth is less than 2/32 of an inch, meaning the tire is dangerous. Then, you must replace your tires.

If a portion of Lincoln’s head is not visible, your tire is ok.