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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Can anyone tell me where to find one. I tried Checker, AutoZone, and WalMart with no luck here in the Henderson/Las Vegas area. thanks
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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I know they do things different in Vegas, but I've never heard of an auto parts that didn't carry a tire depth guage.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Go to a tire seller like Just Tires they will give you one.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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i got mine from my local NAPA.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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My local NAPA 4 or 5 bucks
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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most auto parts store should carry them
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Got mine from Pep Boys.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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I had the same problem, the chains didn't have them. NAPA sent me to the oldest local Autoparts store... They had it $5.
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Thanks. No "NAPA" or "Just Tires" here. Will try Pep Boys.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SevenWash
Thanks. No "NAPA" or "Just Tires" here. Will try Pep Boys.
NAPA Stores in the area

Cheyenne Auto Parts #5
827 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
Tel: (702) 565-8735

Cheyenne Auto Parts Inc
5125 E Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Tel: (702) 435-7122

Cheyenne Auto Parts No 3
3830 S Valley View Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Tel: (702) 251-3830
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http://www.amazon.com/Milton-S448-Tr.../dp/B0002STSQM
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I recieved mine in a goodie bag, it came from Tire Rack...
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Or use a penny -- if Lincoln's head doesn't touch the rubber, replace.
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