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.

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, ...

Most people probably don’t remember the last time they checked the tread on their tires, if they’ve even done it at all. The common method involves holding a penny or a quarter in the groove and ...

Knowing when a tire has crossed the line from worn to dangerous is not guesswork, it is a matter of clear, measurable red ...

Continental Tire North America Inc. endorses removing all-season and high-performance tires from service at 4/32-inch tread depth, and winter tires at 5/32 inch. The current allowable tread depth is 2 ...

Editor's note: The second part of a two-part series on digital tire management programs explores psi and tread depth. Read part one. According to federal regulations, a commercial motor vehicle cannot ...

Here’s more proof that the human race will evolve into brainless blobs of fat that won’t need to do anything, like in Wall-E perhaps. Not even check if their tires on the car they drive daily are ok ...

Varying standards for minimum tread depth is something that continues to be confusing for those new to the industry. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the minimum ...

Snider Fleet Solutions is now offering a drive-over system that measures tire pressure, tread depth, vehicle weight, sidewall damage and tire temperature, flagging problems before the vehicle leaves ...