How are your tires? Try this easy trick to find out!

Penny Tire Test

Abraham Lincoln was a smart guy and a great leader, and much of his wisdom still resonates with people living today. But is he the guy who can tell you whether it’s time to get new tires on your vehicle? Surprisingly, yes! It’s a little trick we picked up called the Lincoln penny tire test, and today we’ll share it with you and tell you what to do if your own tires don’t pass.


The test
: Hold a penny in your fingers with Lincoln’s head facing you. Are you standing by your car? Okay, good. Now, turn the penny head-down into the tread of your tire. How much of ol’ Abe’s head can you see? Check out the hand chart to the left to see if you’re seeing too much, or if you’re in the clear.

If you find that you’re seeing too much of Lincoln’s head when you perform the test, it’s probably time to obtain a new set of tires. We know, it’s a big investment and you probably want to put it off, but it’s really something you don’t want to mess around with, especially here in Wisconsin. You need solid, road-gripping tires to keep you and your passengers safe on the road.

You'll love your new tires!

You’ll love your new tires!

Here’s the good news: We’re running a great special to help make sure you get the best price around on a new set of tires. The deal, which actually runs through the end of the year, is simple. You purchase a new set of tires from us, and if you find a better price on the same set within 30 days bring it in to us and we’ll refund the difference. In this way, we’re promising you the best price on your new tires. Here’s a link to the coupon if you’d like to print it out and keep it on hand for when your tires start to look too worn:

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If you  have any questions about this deal, the penny test, or you’d like to bring your vehicle in so we can just take a look at your tires in person, please feel free to contact  us.