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 ...

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.

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 ...

The old tire tread penny trick! Before we review the particulars, it's important to note that for your safety, you should always consult tire professionals about tire safety, including tire wear.

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 ...

Many replacement tires, especially the all-season ones that come standard on a car, minivan, or SUV, have a prorated mileage warranty. It’s based on how long the tread on a tire is expected to last.

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 ...