"Best" Tire Tread Depth Gauge?
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I just look for the wear bar indicators.
Sorry didn't think of that...
Get a Milton. Made in the USA to boot.
https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-448...-3&keywords=milton+tread+depth+gauge
https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-448...-3&keywords=milton+tread+depth+gauge
StevieC, you'd be very surprised at what I think about. My wife and son told me last night I wasn't normal. In a good way, of course.
For example, I had the door fixed on my 4Runner last week. Lo and behold, after I got it back home I found a hex bolt on the driver's side floor mat that shouldn't be there.
I'm having an issue wondering if I should take off the door panel and see if there is a bolt missing in the door hardware. It is one of those short, shiny bolts. I have already
Youtubed how to get the door panel off. But, I now am at the point of making a cost/benefit analysis. Is it worth it?
For example, I had the door fixed on my 4Runner last week. Lo and behold, after I got it back home I found a hex bolt on the driver's side floor mat that shouldn't be there.
I'm having an issue wondering if I should take off the door panel and see if there is a bolt missing in the door hardware. It is one of those short, shiny bolts. I have already
Youtubed how to get the door panel off. But, I now am at the point of making a cost/benefit analysis. Is it worth it?
Originally Posted by Hootbro
Get a Milton. Made in the USA to boot.
https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-448...-3&keywords=milton+tread+depth+gauge
Just ordered them. The USA sold me. Thanks!
Get a Milton. Made in the USA to boot.
https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-448...-3&keywords=milton+tread+depth+gauge
Just ordered them. The USA sold me. Thanks!
Originally Posted by Gebo
StevieC, you'd be very surprised at what I think about. My wife and son told me last night I wasn't normal. In a good way, of course.
For example, I had the door fixed on my 4Runner last week. Lo and behold, after I got it back home I found a hex bolt on the driver's side floor mat that shouldn't be there.
I'm having an issue wondering if I should take off the door panel and see if there is a bolt missing in the door hardware. It is one of those short, shiny bolts. I have already
Youtubed how to get the door panel off. But, I now am at the point of making a cost/benefit analysis. Is it worth it?
Yeah I'm the same way but hadn't considered the tire thing. Thanks for adding that to my list of worries.
StevieC, you'd be very surprised at what I think about. My wife and son told me last night I wasn't normal. In a good way, of course.
For example, I had the door fixed on my 4Runner last week. Lo and behold, after I got it back home I found a hex bolt on the driver's side floor mat that shouldn't be there.
I'm having an issue wondering if I should take off the door panel and see if there is a bolt missing in the door hardware. It is one of those short, shiny bolts. I have already
Youtubed how to get the door panel off. But, I now am at the point of making a cost/benefit analysis. Is it worth it?
Yeah I'm the same way but hadn't considered the tire thing. Thanks for adding that to my list of worries.
I have an old Milton. Has to be over 50 years old as it was my Dad's. I check mine when I rotate or swap winter/summer and write it down in my records. It's good to see if the wear is even across the tread as well as front to rear.
I should add i check at the wear bar.
I should add i check at the wear bar.
I have the slime version of that milton. Its color coded for easier reading.. otherwise same thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-20177-...1-4&keywords=slime+tread+depth+gauge
$2.68 I think I paid $3 at walmart.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-20177-...1-4&keywords=slime+tread+depth+gauge
$2.68 I think I paid $3 at walmart.
Originally Posted by Rand
I have the slime version of that milton. Its color coded for easier reading.. otherwise same thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-20177-...1-4&keywords=slime+tread+depth+gauge
$2.68 I think I paid $3 at walmart.
Yep, I have the same one. Tread depth gauges aren't complicated devices. The cheapo one will work just fine.
I have the slime version of that milton. Its color coded for easier reading.. otherwise same thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-20177-...1-4&keywords=slime+tread+depth+gauge
$2.68 I think I paid $3 at walmart.
Yep, I have the same one. Tread depth gauges aren't complicated devices. The cheapo one will work just fine.
I bought mine at O'Reilly and it's fine. I haven't broke it yet!
Agree that you might find more use from an inexpensive digital calliper. Costs about the same. There is a gauge on the end for depth.
Originally Posted by Johnny2Bad
Agree that you might find more use from an inexpensive digital calliper. Costs about the same. There is a gauge on the end for depth.
I have one of those too, some cars it is hard to use.. due to the enclosed wheel well and low ground clearance.
Agree that you might find more use from an inexpensive digital calliper. Costs about the same. There is a gauge on the end for depth.
I have one of those too, some cars it is hard to use.. due to the enclosed wheel well and low ground clearance.
I just use my machinist's rule.
Originally Posted by Rand
Originally Posted by Johnny2Bad
Agree that you might find more use from an inexpensive digital calliper. Costs about the same. There is a gauge on the end for depth.
I have one of those too, some cars it is hard to use.. due to the enclosed wheel well and low ground clearance.
I agree but the accuracy is worth it. I find the other ones to hard to read, same with a tire pressure gauge, digital is much easier to read.
Originally Posted by Johnny2Bad
Agree that you might find more use from an inexpensive digital calliper. Costs about the same. There is a gauge on the end for depth.
I have one of those too, some cars it is hard to use.. due to the enclosed wheel well and low ground clearance.
I agree but the accuracy is worth it. I find the other ones to hard to read, same with a tire pressure gauge, digital is much easier to read.
Whatever you get, make sure it has Bluetooth and a WiFi hotspot. These things are essential with all the "new tech"
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