Honda Service Videos & Tire Care Tips

Tire care videos

Keep Your Honda's Tires Safe and Lasting Longer

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How to Check Your Tire Tread Depth

Learn how to measure your tread with a tread depth gauge, or with a simple penny and quarter test, and why traction in rain and snow drops as tread wears down.

Penny test: if part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you're above the 2/32″ legal minimum.
Quarter test: if part of Washington's head is covered, you have more than 4/32″ of tread left.
For rain and wet roads, replace tires at 4/32″. For snow-covered roads, don't go below 5/32″.

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Diagnosing Common Tire Wear Problems

See five common irregular tread wear patterns, such as center wear, shoulder wear and sidewall bulges, what usually causes them, and how to help prevent them.

Center wear: usually overinflation.
Wear on both outside shoulders: underinflation or an overloaded vehicle.
Wear on one shoulder: worn steering or suspension parts, or the wheel alignment needs adjustment.
Sidewall bubble or bulge: often impact damage from a pothole or curb.
Cracking: overexposure to direct sun, heat, ozone or other harsh materials.

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Why Tire Rotation Matters

Front and rear tires do different jobs and wear differently. Find out why Honda recommends rotating every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for the first 10,000 miles to keep wear even and handling balanced.

Front and rear tires do different jobs, so they wear differently.
Rotate every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for the first 10,000 miles, then follow the pattern in your owner's manual.
Rotation keeps wear even and handling balanced, and helps keep any tread life warranty valid.

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Honda Tire Care FAQs

How do I check my tire tread depth?

Use a tread depth gauge, or place a penny head-first into the main tread grooves. If part of Lincoln's head is covered, you're above the 2/32-inch legal minimum. With a quarter, if part of Washington's head is covered, you have more than 4/32 of an inch left.

When should I replace my tires?

Honda recommends replacing tires at 4/32 of an inch of tread if you drive on rain and wet roads, and not letting tread go below 5/32 of an inch for snow-covered roads. The legal minimum is 2/32 of an inch.

What causes uneven tire wear?

Center wear usually comes from overinflation. Wear on both outside shoulders points to underinflation or an overloaded vehicle. Wear on one shoulder can mean worn steering or suspension parts, or that the wheel alignment needs adjustment.

How often should I rotate my Honda's tires?

Honda recommends rotating every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for the first 10,000 miles, then following the rotation pattern in your owner's manual.

Where can I get tires checked or rotated near Walnut Creek?

Walnut Creek Honda's service department at 1707 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, CA is a Honda Authorized Tire Center. Schedule online or call 925-644-0041. The service entrance is at the back of the showroom, off Locust Street.