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, ...

Consumer Reports magazine, which has influenced many consumers' tire buying decisions, has added its voice to the growing chorus of those recommending tire replacement at 4/32-inch tread depth. In its ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Britain's Association of Chief Police Officers may deploy a new system which automatically measures the amount of tread depth remaining on the tires cars passing over an in-road sensor. A report ...

Let’s talk about safety. We all buckle up. We check our brake lights. We trust our airbags. But there is one safety feature ...

The "idiot light" is about to get smarter, which could mean drivers are about to get lazier. Continental is developing a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that can measure tread depth and warn ...