Tire tread helps give your car grip and control, but when tires go bald, you're not stopping, you're probably skidding to the sound of pure regret. Those grooves help channel away water, slush, debris ...

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 ...

Traditional advice says that when your tire tread is worn down to where the groove measures just 2/32 of an inch (and that’s the tire tread depth law in some states) or when the tread wear indicator ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Low tire tread depth can be a safety issue. When the road is wet, low tread depth can cause the tire to hydroplane, or skim across the surface of the water, which can make you lose control. You also ...