FINDLAY, Ohio On its just-introduced CS5 Touring tire, Cooper has included a new innovation the Wear Square to help consumers gauge the amount of wear on their tires, providing an indication of when it may be time to replace them.
The Wear Square is exclusive to Cooper and features a visual indicator that is part of the tread design and allows drivers to quickly assess the approximate tread life remaining on their tires, giving them more confidence on the road. As the tire wears, the Wear Square transitions among five stages, beginning with a full square design on new tires and ending with an exclamation mark when the tread reaches 2/32s of an inch, which indicates that it is time to replace the tire. Located at three points of reference around the inside and outside of the tire, the Wear Square can also signal uneven tire wear and possible wheel alignment issues. The Wear Square is available only on the new Cooper CS5 Touring tire, which is available now through dealers nationwide.
“Our new Wear Square underscores Cooper’s commitment to tire safety,” said Scott Jamieson, Cooper’s director of product management. “Consumers will appreciate this new and easy way to check their tires’ remaining tread life, which is a key part of overall tire health and vehicle maintenance, which is important to safe operation.”