According to a recent test completed by online tire retailer The Tire Rack, the famous "penny test" method;of checking minimum tire tread depth just doesn't cut it anymore. Famously, the penny test ...

Two-in-every five vehicles on UK roads pose a serious safety risk to drivers, passengers, and other road users, according to an annual tyre report. It found that 40% of vehicles on the road today are ...

Worn tires below 4/32-inch tread depth cause hydroplaning and 16-18% longer stopping distances, but a simple penny test ...

Prior research1 has suggested the need for an increase in minimum legal passenger car tire tread depth requirements. One of the objections raised to this suggestion is that no data are available to ...

James Harding, a tyre specialist with more than 16 years of experience at Blackcircles, said: "Drivers who assume the legal ...

Every tire guy like me loves it when tread is worn evenly to 4/32nd or 2/32nd, depending on the position and application. A perfectly worn steer, drive, or trailer tire is a thing of beauty and a sign ...

A new study has shone a light on how much drivers know ...

ORLANDO, Fla.— Citing safety concerns related primarily to wet braking, AAA Inc. is recommending consumers replace their worn tires at 4/32nds inch tread depth. Nationwide car owners' club AAA is ...

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, ...

Tires, oil, lights. Three easy checks that any driver can make on their vehicle in a matter of minutes, but all vital to ensure your car is always ready for the road. Tires are perhaps the most ...

Now that winter has set in, drivers typically start paying more attention to the tread depth on their tires, particularly the ones in the drive positions. Tire dealers always look forward to the first ...