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 ...

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 ...

Hello Tony, for the safety of motorists, it is generally recommended that tyre tread depth should not be lower than 3.0mm (new tyre tread depth is usually 8.0mm). However, should your car tyre treads ...

When was the last time you checked your tyres? When was the last time you you sought the counsel of a qualified vulkanizer to assess your tyres? Do you know the amount of tread in your tyres and do ...

Tyres are unquestionably the most important safety feature fitted to your car — and they're often one of the most overlooked. The only component that’s in contact with the road, tyres play a vital ...

Tire treadwear is about much more than how frequently the tires need to be replaced. How rapidly tires wear down speaks to how soon they will transition from providing optimal grip to losing their ...

Making sure your car’s tyres have enough tread depth is one of the simplest and most important DIY car checks you can carry out. It can save you money through reduced wear and improved fuel economy, ...

Millions of cars could be driving with 'barely legal' tyres, according to Halfords. The CEO of the motoring and cycling retailer has called for an 'urgent review' into the legal limit for tyre tread ...