It used to be that just a simple tread depth gauge or a coin was used to measure the remaining rubber on tires, but now there is new technology to give retailers a much more precise look at treadwear.

Too many people ignore their tires. Most enthusiasts know that they are more than just pieces of rubber and are actually one of the most important factors in the ability to control a vehicle. Still, ...

Most people probably don’t remember the last time they checked the tread on their tires, if they’ve even done it at all. The common method involves holding a penny or a quarter in the groove and ...

Continental Tire North America Inc. endorses removing all-season and high-performance tires from service at 4/32-inch tread depth, and winter tires at 5/32 inch. The current allowable tread depth is 2 ...

Editor's note: The second part of a two-part series on digital tire management programs explores psi and tread depth. Read part one. According to federal regulations, a commercial motor vehicle cannot ...

Knowing when a tire has crossed the line from worn to dangerous is not guesswork, it is a matter of clear, measurable red ...

Here’s more proof that the human race will evolve into brainless blobs of fat that won’t need to do anything, like in Wall-E perhaps. Not even check if their tires on the car they drive daily are ok ...

The technique of taking proper tread depth measurements is usually one that is never taught. In preparation for performing their service duties on a fleet's tires, technicians are normally handed a $2 ...

Varying standards for minimum tread depth is something that continues to be confusing for those new to the industry. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the minimum ...

I exhaled and sent a silent thank-you to my dad, an automotive engineer and a stickler for safety who insisted that I ...