AKRON—Has the widely accepted minimum tread depth of 2/32nds inch—a relic of the bias-ply tire era—outlived its usefulness and should it be increased to improve safety on the nation's highways? That's ...

Has the widely accepted minimum tread depth of 2/32nds inch-a relic of the bias-ply tire era-outlived its usefulness and should it be increased to improve safety on the nation's highways? That's the ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 11, 2008) — Michelin North America Inc. has weighed in on the debate over what constitutes a safe minimum tread depth standard, taking a stance that may surprise its ...

You can check your tyre tread depth in seconds using a coin from your pocket. In the UK, insert a 20p coin into the tread groove. If the outer ring disappears, your tread is above the 1.6mm legal ...

The generally accepted minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch is passe and should be increased to improve highway safety, according a speaker at the ITEC 2006 conference. William Blythe, a retired ...

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 ...

If I had a quarter for every phone call that started with the words, “My customer got a ticket for…,” I would have a whole bunch of quarters. There seems to be some varying interpretations of the ...

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 ...