Tread depth gauges

[Oldmoparguy1]

I'm going to buy one. Was looking at a digital combo pressure/tread depth gauge. Seemed practical. Any recommendations?

 

[Quattro Pete]

I've got this basic Milton one that's worked fine for me...

http://amzn.com/B0002STSQM

 

[Lapham3]

Yes-I've had these forever-no need for anything else

 

[99Saturn]

I bought the Victor one at AAP when I needed to add a few bucks to my order for the next coupon code.
Victor Tire Tread Depth Gauge

 

[silvercivicsi]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
I've got this basic Milton one that's worked fine for me...

http://amzn.com/B0002STSQM



Have had this same one for a few years. Nothing fancy but works well.

 

[totegoat]

When I asked to buy a Milton, Les Schwab Tires gave me one.

 

[MrQuackers]

I was just there getting a rotation and free under warranty nail flat repair. The service you get with tire purchase at Les Schwab is hard to beat.


RIP Les Schwab

 

[glock19]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
I've got this basic Milton one that's worked fine for me...

http://amzn.com/B0002STSQM



I carry the same tread depth gauge in my glovebox, along with this tire pressure gauge. I prefer this type of gauge because it has a bleed valve to accurately set the pressures.

http://www.amazon.com/Joes-Racing-32307-...+pressure+gauge

 

[JHZR2]

Not sure why one would buy anything but the basic, made in USA Milton. Easy to use, no batteries or other active components, will last forever, etc.

 

[HTSS_TR]

I have Milton too, it's simple and easy to use.

 

[CharBaby]

Originally Posted By: silvercivicsi
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
I've got this basic Milton one that's worked fine for me...

http://amzn.com/B0002STSQM



Have had this same one for a few years. Nothing fancy but works well.
Originally Posted By: totegoat
When I asked to buy a Milton, Les Schwab Tires gave me one.


I know right! They're cheap and I have 2 or 3 around the garage.

 

[Reg# 43897]

The Milton is what is used for law enforcement & it's good enough for me! Cheap at twice the price.

John.

 

[Eddie]

I use an Acugage and a copper/zinc penny

 

[Doog]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
I've got this basic Milton one that's worked fine for me...

http://amzn.com/B0002STSQM



+1 but they do wear out after you have guaged about 2 million tires....

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Doog
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
I've got this basic Milton one that's worked fine for me...

http://amzn.com/B0002STSQM



+1 but they do wear out after you have guaged about 2 million tires....

Thanks for the heads-up. I've gotta start saving for a second one, then.

 

[justalubetech]

I have so many of those basic Milton ones from work. I've never worn one out, but they do seem to like to grow legs or occasionally I give one to a customer or co-worker lol.

 

[UncleS2]

I own both of the gauges shown in the links above(though I might be hard-pressed to find both at once!). Either one works fine. If anything, the white plastic background is easier to read in dim light. Take your pick, you can't go wrong.

 

[spk2000]

Got mine at O'Reilly's for a few bucks. It's a Milton and it works great. They do seem to get lost pretty easy so maybe buy a spare. Keep one in each car glove box.

 

[Pop_Rivit]

I just have a very inexpensive little depth gauge-probably less than a couple bucks. It works and does what it needs to do.

 

[Ken2]

Those Milton tread depth gauges might be OK for a dirty handed tire buster and the rest of the unwashed masses, but not for a BITOG tire fanatic.

Nothing less than the (cheap at) $282 Starrett 3753A-6/150 Electronic Depth Gage that measures depths to 0.0005" (five ten-thousandths of an inch) will do for us.
http://www.starrett.com/metrology/product-detail/1-Precision-Measuring-Tools/11-Precision-Hand-Tools/1104-Depth-Gages/110401-Electronic-Depth-Gages/3753A-6~150