Siping a tire is similar, except it involves the use of a narrow blade that only cuts a small slit in the rubber instead of a groove that leaves a channel in the tread pattern. Grinding is the ...

Only 14 months after Goodyear began shipping its tire with a groove down the center, competitors are introducing their own versions of the wet-traction Aquatred tire. Last month, General Tire ...

The question: Is the legal tire tread depth of 3/32-inch measured from the bottom of the groove or the wear bar? ANSWER: Actually, the standard is 2/32-inch for cars and light trucks. The Canadian ...

The MTS is the first entry in Atturo’s new Trail Blade Sport series, and it features more grooves and sipes than past Atturo designs for enhanced traction in tough conditions. The tire continues ...

Check how much usable tread remains, and then match it to your driving habits to determine when best to replace tires. A penny inserted head down into each groove will also help you determine ...