Look for the band of the coin. If the inner band is hidden in the tread, your tire is over 3 mm. If the inner band is shown, you should consider new tires. For an Australian 20-cent: Put the coin ...

A tire's tread pattern plays a very important role in the amount of noise the tire produces, amongst other things like how much life your tires have left and the road surface you are driving on.

Low tire tread depth can be a safety issue. When the road is wet, low tread depth can cause the tire to hydroplane, or skim across the surface of the water, which can make you lose control.

Of course, we're talking about tire-tread patterns. Be they full of grooves, packed with interlocking blocks, zig-zagged with sipes, or totally slick, you can learn a lot about a vehicle's ...

Is tread always measured at the wear bars? I try to never miss your articles. Thanks – Al M. The short answer is no. The easiest way for any driver to test the tread depth is to find a spot that ...

In wet and wintry weather, all-season tires begin losing traction long before they appear worn-out, according to Consumer Reports’ testing. Tread depth is essential to disperse rainwater and ...

Few car maintenance tasks are as crucial (or as often overlooked) as tire tread depth. It's a major part of determining how safe, effective, and long-lasting your tires are, and yet it's rarely ...

DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / October 25, 2022 / Tyrata, a leader in tire sensor and data management, has introduced uneven tread wear detection and tire mismatch capability for its IntelliTread ...

However, to further expand its extensive tire range, Maxxis has updated the Forekaster giving it a deeper tread pattern and a plumper overall width, which has resulted in the latest version ...

The SmartWay-approved tire features several new tread design features to enhance overall traction performance and increase fuel efficiency for regional and long-haul fitments. The SmartFlex DL15 ...