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.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Maintaining your car is more than just keeping the interior and exterior clean and making sure the engine is running like a dream. It's incredibly important to keep an eye on your tires too. Always ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...