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Transparent dial-type tread depth gauge with color-coded face and 1/32-inch markings

Steelman

Steelman 42463 Tread Depth Gauge Solar

SKU CH-7T0B-K7CMT

Dial-type gauge with colour-coded ranges shows remaining tyre tread in 1/32-inch and 1/128-inch increments for quick safety checks

  • Product typeAutomotive Service & Shop Tools
  • Product colorTransparent
  • Color-coded dial shows tire condition instantly
  • Springless design reaches deep-set wheels easily
  • Dual 1/32-inch and 1/128-inch scales for precise readings
  • Green/yellow/red zones indicate good, worn, replace
  • Compact tool fits tight wheel wells on sports cars and trucks

Steelman 42463 Tread Depth Gauge

The Steelman 42463 is a dial-type tread depth gauge designed for automotive service and personal vehicle maintenance. It provides a direct mechanical reading of remaining tread without batteries or electronics. The tool suits technicians and owners who need a quick, reliable way to verify tyre safety during routine checks.

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This mechanical gauge has no motor, fan, or electronic circuit, so it produces no heat, no audible noise, and draws zero power during use. Its springless design eliminates moving parts that could wear or generate friction. Operation is entirely passive, relying only on the plunger action against the tread surface.

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The transparent coloured dial face uses green, yellow, and red zones to show good, worn, and replace-now conditions at a glance. Markings include labelled 1/32-inch increments and finer unlabelled 1/128-inch graduations for precise readings. The compact, springless body fits deep-set wheels, tight sports-car wheel wells, dual-wheel trucks, and large commercial rigs without needing a direct line of sight.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSTEELMAN
Product typeAutomotive Service & Shop Tools
Product colorTransparent

Questions about this item

How do I use the 1/32-inch and 1/128-inch markings on the Steelman 42463 to measure tread depth accurately?

Press the gauge pin into the tread groove until the base sits flat on the tyre surface, then read the dial where the coloured zones (green 3/32 and up, yellow 2/32–3/32, red 0–2/32) and the fine 1/128-inch marks meet the needle. The springless design lets you angle it into deep-set wheels without losing contact.

Will the transparent plastic dial on the Steelman 42463 fade or need calibration over time?

The gauge has no spring or battery to wear out. Keep the dial face clean so the green, yellow and red zones stay visible; if the plastic clouds or cracks from solvent exposure or impact, replace the tool.

At what tread depth does the Steelman 42463 show the red warning zone first during sustained driving?

The red zone covers 0–2/32 inch. When the needle enters this range the tyre is at the legal minimum in many regions and should be replaced immediately.

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