If you want to know the age of your tires, check the DOT number on the sidewall. For example, 1816 represents a tire ...

Tire Rack recommends replacing tires at 4/32-inch tread, particularly in areas where wet roads are a concern, and 6/32 inch if snow is a factor. “Since water can't be compressed, you need enough tread ...

AAA is encouraging drivers to replace their tires before the tread reaches 2/32-inch of depth, which is the industry standard. According to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, a tire must ...

Road safety is no laughing matter, as an ill-prepared and poorly maintained car is not only a hazard to the driver and ...

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 ...

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 ever ...

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, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Low tread depth on car tires can be a factor when it comes to hydroplaning, so what's a quick way to check your tread? "Because your tire pressure is directly correlated to ...

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.