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 ...

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 ...

To check tyre tread properly, use the 20p coin test (or a penny if you’re in the US): insert the coin into the main tread groove; if the outer band is visible, the tread is below the 1.6mm legal limit ...

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, ...

ST. LOUIS — Just when we were questioning the value of the American penny, we were reminded about its alternative value of a measuring stick. The old tire tread penny trick! Before we review the ...

Bald tires can get drivers more than a slide down an icy hill this winter. Fed up with traffic snarls on Interstate 70 during the ski season, the Colorado Department of Transportation is embarking on ...

After your tires regain traction, continue to decelerate your vehicle and avoid coming to an abrupt stop. Accidents can occur ...

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 ...

Q: Could you talk more about tire safety? I look around in parking lots and see many tires that are unsafe. A: This is certainly a good topic. Tire talk is an important conversation as their main ...