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mr_joe
11-08-2005, 02:08 PM
Question. How do you write down the tire thread dept. using the penny test ?

I know that if you put a penny in the groove and can see the top of Abe’s head it’s past 3/32 sec’s of thread. The reason I ask is because, I just got a new tire and it got a screw in it. My insurance needs me to tell them the depth. I took a picture of the penny in the groove on the tire. The mechanics wanted nothing to do with my insurance people so they won’t talk to me. But how do I write it. His head almost disappears in the groove so how many would that be? Exp: ?? 1/32, 5/32, 30/32
B.S. Motorsports
11-08-2005, 02:40 PM
lol why not just get one of those really thin and small rulers....
nels
11-08-2005, 02:50 PM
I think they have actual thread measuring things, when I went to discount tire co, guy used it to measure thread on my jeep. Dont know anything other than that. sorry bro
B.S. Motorsports
11-08-2005, 10:37 PM
werd
chasee69
11-09-2005, 11:29 AM
your insurance will pay for a new tire?
RACER X
11-09-2005, 01:08 PM
the top if abe's head is ~2/32, and yes they have tread depth gauges you can prolly buy at walmart or auto store

for the $150, i wouldn't claim it on ins.
nels
11-09-2005, 01:47 PM
That's what I was thinking. Claimin it on insurance, deductible is usually 500 bucks, it'll be cheaper to just buy a new tire. Unless you wrecked your bike, but I hope you didn't.
mr_joe
11-09-2005, 04:55 PM
your insurance will pay for a new tire?


I have tire insurance. Its for like flats, punctures, and blow outs, stuff like that. $300 for like 4 years or something. So far i've gone threw 9 back tires and 1 fron tire. The dealership use to handle it for me but now i have to deal with the company. there cool and all but i just need to know how to get the depth. the only down side is that every shop i got to would deal with tire insurance companies. i just went and did the penny trick and its in the middle of abes fordead above his nose. so is that like 8/32. I'm going to walmart tonight. Thanks yall!