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06-13-2005, 08:31 PM

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OT need tire tread depth tool names?

I need a name of the tools used to measure tire tread depth please?
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06-13-2005, 08:34 PM

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Penny.

I do the "top of Abe Lincoln's head" gauge.

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06-13-2005, 08:56 PM

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No I am looking for a more technical answer thank you

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06-13-2005, 09:39 PM

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A tread depth gauge.

http://www.gemplers.com/a/shop/produ...8B&src=21SM001

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06-13-2005, 09:40 PM

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Couldn't you just use any dowel / stick / whatever, mark the depth with a pencil and just measure it with a ruler? A bit cheaper, too.

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06-13-2005, 09:46 PM

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I used to use them in the trucking industry. It was important to monitor tire wear by each 1/32". I've got a dozen of 'em laying around the garage.

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06-13-2005, 09:53 PM

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I have tons of them laying around the office as well. I am not in but I can send you one next week, if you need one.
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