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 ...

Depending on how long you’ve been driving, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are either convenient or annoying. Don’t ...

Every tire guy like me loves it when tread is worn evenly to 4/32nd or 2/32nd, depending on the position and application. A perfectly worn steer, drive, or trailer tire is a thing of beauty and a sign ...

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 ...

Worn tires below 4/32-inch tread depth cause hydroplaning and 16-18% longer stopping distances, but a simple penny test ...

The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers about the importance of proper tire maintenance following a recent crash. CHP Crescent City Area shared photos of a single-vehicle rollover that ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa — E-Solution Professionals Pty Ltd. (ESP) has developed technology it claims will allow consumers to calculate tire tread depth by using the camera on a smartphone. ESP, an Australian ...

Jon Wong was a reviews editor for CNET Cars. He test drove and wrote about new cars and oversaw coverage of automotive accessories and garage gear. In his spare time, he enjoys track days, caring for ...

Anyline’s Commercial Tire Tread Scanner uses artificial intelligence with any camera-enabled smartphone or mobile device to measure tread depth simply by pointing the camera at the tire tread to be ...

HAIFA, Israel — Tactile Mobility Ltd., an Israeli firm active in "virtual-sensing technology" that has applications in autonomous vehicle operating systems, has developed a method it claims can ...