Stopping Distance – What You Need to Know about Worn Tires

Apr 14, 2016

Toyota tested the effect worn tires have on stopping distance* when traveling 60 miles per hour on a wet road. Three sets of tires were used with three different tread depths:

10/32”
4/32”
2/32”

For each test, the same professional driver was used. He accelerated to 60 mph and then tried to stop. It took him approximately 8 additional car lengths to stop with 4/32” tread depth, and nearly 10 additional car lengths to stop with 2/32” of tread depth!

Don’t let your tread depth be the difference between a close call and an accident! Get your tires inspected at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire. From there your service adviser can recommend whether your tires are healthy, should be rotated, or even replaced! We also currently have a buy three tires get the fourth for only a dollar¹ special going on through April 30, 2016. So, hurry in!

_{*based on an independent study conducted by Smithers Rapra in June 2013. Test performed at a speed of ~60pmh at a water depth of .05”. Car length is 15.76’. Actual performance will vary depending on road, weather, and other conditions.}

_{¹Restrictions apply. See participating Toyota dealer for details. Offer valid on select brands. OEM, OEA and WIN replacement tires only. Tires must be dealer‑installed. Three tires at regular price, fourth tire for one dollar. Fourth tire must be of equal or lesser value. Excludes mounting and balancing, sales tax, shop supplies, tire disposal, and other applicable taxes. Excludes previous purchases. Toyota and Scion vehicles only. Offer only available at participating Toyota dealers 04/1/16 − 04/30/16.}