To check whether you’ve hit the 2/32-inch mark, use the penny test as follows:

· Place a penny in a tire tread groove with Lincoln’s head face first in the groove.

· Check if Lincoln’s face on the penny disappears between the grooves.

· If it does, your tread is still above 2/32 inches. If you can see all of Lincoln’s face, it’s time to replace your tire.

· Make sure to repeat with all tires and in various places on each tire.

There are a few other ways for drivers in Gaithersburg to check tire tread depth, including using a tread depth gauge and tread wear indicator bars

Learn more about how to give your Mazda tire treads a longer life is by maintaining recommended tire pressure, or connect with the Service Department at Gaithersburg Mazda for any and all tire service! Learn why to choose our service department while our staff can also help confirm if your battery is dying and give you more maintenance tips – like how to check your transmission fluid – before you get back on the road.

The Gaithersburg Mazda dealership is located in Gaithersburg, Marylandand serves Montgomery County and the surrounding cities of Germantown, Rockville, Clarksburg, and Washington DC, with Mazda sales and service opportunities. In business for over 20 years, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with exemplary customer service and automotive expertise in all areas of need.

With a stock of new Mazda models, drivers can shop for the best of the best from the brand. Highlights include the always popular Mazda CX-5 SUV, the sleek Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback models, and the iconic Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster. Additionally, customers can browse through our pre-owned inventory of certified models, schedule an appointment at our service and parts center, get approved for credit online, and make use of coupons for discounts on auto sales and service.

Elsewhere, the Gaithersburg Mazda Service Center offers drivers the very best in terms of automotive service on all vehicle makes and models in addition to part orders, complimentary car washes, a customer lounge, and pickup and drop-off service for those within 5 miles of the dealership. From oil changes to tire rotations and much more, find high-quality and affordable automotive service at Gaithersburg Mazda!

To learn more about our products, staff, and available services, please contact our team online, by phone, or with a visit to the Gaithersburg Mazda dealership located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. We hope to see you soon!