Road safety is no laughing matter, as an ill-prepared and poorly maintained car is not only a hazard to the driver and occupants within it, but to other road users and pedestrians too. Arguably, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ST. LOUIS — Just when we were questioning the value of the American penny, we were reminded about its alternative value of a measuring stick. The old tire tread penny trick! Before we review the ...

Bald tires can get drivers more than a slide down an icy hill this winter. Fed up with traffic snarls on Interstate 70 during the ski season, the Colorado Department of Transportation is embarking on ...

Tires are the only part of your car that touches the road. Keep them road ready by checking your tire pressure each month. In addition to having sufficient tread depth for wet traction, remember to ...

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 ...